Psalms 133

How good it is when brothers live in unity

ow wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!a ²For harmony is as precious as the anointing oil that was poured over Aaron’s head, that ran down his beard and onto the border of his robe.b ³Harmony is as refreshing as the dew from Mount Hermon that falls on the mountains of Zion. And there the Lord has pronounced his blessing, even life everlasting.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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