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Psalms 133
1¶ A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant [it is] for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2[It is] like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, [even] Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
3As the dew of Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore.
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Anointing in Consecration of High Priests Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
Beard: Worn Long by Aaron Psalm 133:2
It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
Church: Harmonious Fellowship of Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Church: Unity of Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Comforting Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Communion of Saints Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Communion of Saints: Delight of Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Community Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Eternal Life: Given by God Psalm 133:3
It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Families: should Live in Unity Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Family of Saints: Live in Unity Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Family Unity Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
God: Saviour Psalm 133:3
It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Happiness of Saints in This Life is Derived From: Their Mutual Love Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Happiness of the Righteous Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Harmony Psalm 133:1
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!
Hermon: Called: Sion Psalm 133:3
It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Psalm 133:3
It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Life: Everlasting Psalm 133:3
It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Love of Man for Man Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
Love to Man is Good and Pleasant Psalm 133:1, 2
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Psalm 133:1–3
A song of ascents. Of David. Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony! / It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes. / It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.
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Psalms 133:1-999 Chapter 133
The excellency of brotherly love. --We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel. It is profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven them.
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Psalms 133:1-2 The blessings of fraternal unity.
As the fragrant oil is refreshing, so this affords delight. The holy anointing oil for the high priest was olive oil mixed with four of the best spices (Ex 30:22, 25, 30). Its rich profusion typified the abundance of the Spirit's graces. As the copious dew, such as fell on Hermon, falls in fertilizing power on the mountains of Zion, so this unity is fruitful in good works.
Psalms 133:3 The blessings of fraternal unity.
there--that is, in Zion, the Church; the material Zion, blessed with enriching dews, suggests this allusion the source of the influence enjoyed by the spiritual Zion. commanded the blessing--(Compare Ps 68:28). PSALM 134