Psalms 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.
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Exodus 29:7Then take the anointing oil and anoint him by pouring it on his head.
Exodus 30:35and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy.
Leviticus 8:12He also poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him.
Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul.
John 12:3Then Mary took about a pint of expensive perfume, made of pure nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet and wiped them with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance 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 →