Psalms 133:2
It is like to the precious oyntment vpon the head, that runneth downe vpon the beard, euen vnto Aarons beard, which went downe on the border of his garments:
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Exodus 29:7And thou shalt take the anoynting oyle, and shalt powre vpon his head, and anoynt him.
Exodus 30:35Then thou shalt make of them perfume composed after the arte of the apothecarie, mingled together, pure and holy.
Leviticus 8:12And he powred of the anointing oyle vpon Aarons head, and anointed him, to sanctifie him.
Proverbs 27:9As oyntment and perfume reioyce the heart, so doeth the sweetenes of a mans friend by hearty counsell.
John 12:3Then tooke Mary a pound of oyntment of Spikenarde very costly, and anoynted Iesus feete, and wiped his feete with her heare, and the house was filled with the sauour of the oyntment.
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 →