Psalms 133:2

It is like oil of great price on the head, flowing down over the face, even Aaron's face: coming down to the edge of his robe;

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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;

In Context

1A Song of the going up. Of David. See how good and how pleasing it is for brothers to be living together in harmony!

3Like the dew of Hermon, which comes down on the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord gave orders for the blessing, even life for ever.

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Cross References

Exodus 29:7Then take the oil and put it on his head.

Exodus 30:35And make from them a perfume, such as is made by the art of the perfume-maker, mixed with salt, and clean and holy.

Leviticus 8:12And some of the oil he put on Aaron's head, to make him holy.

Proverbs 27:9Oil and perfume make glad the heart, and the wise suggestion of a friend is sweet to the soul.

John 12:3Then Mary, taking a pound of perfumed oil of great value, put it on the feet of Jesus and made them dry with her hair: and the house became full of the smell of the perfume.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 133:2-3

Brotherly Love. 1 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; 3 As 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. Here see, I. What it is that is commended— brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one… Read the whole commentary →

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