Psalms 133:2
It is as delightful as the precious/expensive ◄ olive oil/perfume► that runs down from the Supreme Priest Aaron’s head onto his beard when he is anointed and runs down onto the collar of his robes.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
In Context
1It is very good and very pleasant for God’s people to gather together harmoniously.
Cross References
Exodus 29:7Then take the oil and pour some on his head to ◄dedicate him/set him apart►.
Exodus 30:35and tell an expert perfumer to mix them together to make some perfume. Add some salt to keep it pure and make it holy.
Leviticus 8:12He/I poured some of the oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to dedicate him to Yahweh.
Proverbs 27:9Putting olive oil and perfume on a person’s skin causes him to feel good, but having a friend who gives good advice is even better.
John 12:3Then Mary took a bottle of expensive perfume called nard and poured it on Jesus’ feet to honor him. Then she wiped his feet with her hair. The whole house was filled with the beautiful 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 →