Psalms 133
133
A Vision of a Blessed Community
1A song of ascents. Of David.
How good and how pleasant it is,
when brothers#Brothers: in biblical Hebrew this word includes both the male and female members of a group united by blood relationships or by shared experiences and values. In this Psalm, the term could be applied most appropriately to the people of Israel, those privileged by God to be his chosen children. dwell together as one!
2Like fine oil on the head,#Oil on the head: oil was used at the consecration of the high priest (Ex 30:22–33).#Ex 30:25, 30.
running down upon the beard,
Upon the beard of Aaron,
upon the collar of his robe.
3Like dew#Dew: dew was an important source of moisture in the dry climate (Gn 27:28; Hos 14:6). Hermon: the majestic snow-capped mountain visible in the north of Palestine. of Hermon#Dew: dew was an important source of moisture in the dry climate (Gn 27:28; Hos 14:6). Hermon: the majestic snow-capped mountain visible in the north of Palestine. coming down
upon the mountains of Zion.#Hos 14:6.
There the Lord has decreed a blessing,
life for evermore!#Dt 28:8; 30:20.
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Psalm 133
133
When Brothers Dwell in Unity
A Song of #[See Ps. 120, title]Ascents. Of David.
1Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when #[Gen. 13:8; Heb. 13:1]brothers dwell in unity!#133:1 Or dwell together
2It is like the precious #Ex. 30:25, 30 oil on #Ex. 29:7; Lev. 8:12 the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on #Ex. 28:33; 39:24; [Ex. 28:32; 39:23; Job 30:18]the collar of his robes!
3It is like #Prov. 19:12; Mic. 5:7 the dew of #Deut. 3:9; 4:48 Hermon,
which falls on #See Ps. 48:1 the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord #Lev. 25:21; Deut. 28:8; See Ps. 42:8has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.
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