Psalms 133:2

Like the precious oil upon the head, descending upon the beard; the beard of Aaron,—which descended unto the opening of his robe:

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

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

1Lo! how good and how delightful, for brethren, to dwell together even as one.

3Like the dew of Hermon, which descended upon the mountains of Zion,—for, there, did Yahweh command the blessing, Life, unto times age-abiding?

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Cross References

Exodus 29:7Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour upon his head,—so shalt thou anoint him.

Exodus 30:35And thou shalt make of it an incense, a perfume the work of a perfumer,—salted, pure, holy.

Leviticus 8:12and he poured of the anointing oil, upon the head of Aaron,—and anointed him, to hallow him.

Proverbs 27:9Oil and perfume, rejoice the heart, the sweetness of one’s friend, more than fragrant wood.

John 12:3Mary, therefore, taking a pound of pure nard perfume, very precious, anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped, with her hair, his feet; 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 →

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