Psalms 133

How good it is when brothers live in unity

ow good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!a ²It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.b ³It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore.c

Commentary

Psalm 133 is a brief but profound Song of Ascents celebrating the goodness and necessity of unity among God's people. The psalmist compares this unity to two rich Old Testament images: the sacred anointing oil flowing down Aaron's beard and the life-giving dew of Mount Hermon descen

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 133(3)

Beard Hermon Mount

Bible Characters· Psalms 133(1)

Aaron

References· Psalms 133

a: v.1 — 1 Corinthians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:8, John 13:35, Hebrews 13:1, Philippians 2:2-5, Ephesians 4:3-6, John 17:21, Jeremiah 32:39, 1 John 3:14-19, Genesis 13:8
b: v.2 — Leviticus 8:12, Exodus 30:25-30, Exodus 29:7, Proverbs 27:9, Exodus 39:24, Song of Solomon 1:3, John 12:3, Psalms 141:5, Exodus 28:33
c: v.3 — Deuteronomy 28:8, Leviticus 25:21, Psalms 42:8, Deuteronomy 4:48, 1 John 5:11, Romans 5:21, Micah 5:7, Psalms 16:11, Deuteronomy 3:8-9, John 11:25-26

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