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Psalms 133:2
2It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard onto his robes.
Psalms 133:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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;
- New International Version (NIV)It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard, running down on Aaron’s beard, down on the collar of his robe.
- English Standard Version (ESV)It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
- New King James Version (NKJV)It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.
Context of Psalms 133:2
1How delightfully good when brothers live together in harmony! It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard onto his robes. 3It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord has appointed the blessing — life forevermore.
Read all of Psalms 133Psalms 133:2 word by word
כַּשֶּׁ֤מֶן הַטּ֨וֹב׀ עַל־הָרֹ֗אשׁ יֹרֵ֗ד עַֽל־הַזָּקָ֥ן זְקַֽן־אַהֲרֹ֑ן שֶׁ֝יֹּרֵ֗ד עַל־פִּ֥י מִדּוֹתָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 133:2
- Psalms 141:5Let the righteous one strike me — it is an act of faithful love; let him rebuke me — it is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. Even now my prayer is against the evil acts of the wicked.
- Proverbs 27:9Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is better than self-counsel.
- John 12:3Then Mary took a pound of perfume, pure and expensive nard, anointed Jesus’s feet, and wiped his feet with her hair. So the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.
- Exodus 30:25Prepare from these a holy anointing oil, a scented blend, the work of a perfumer; it will be holy anointing oil.
- Leviticus 8:12He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed and consecrated him.
Commentaries on Psalms 133:2
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2It is like the precious ointment upon the head - That is, which was poured upon the head of the high priest, when consecrated to the holy office. The Hebrew is, “the good ointment.” For a description of the ointment which was used in the consecration of the high priest, and the holy things of the sanctuary, see Exodus 30:22-30. Compare the notes at Isaiah 61:3, on the phrase “oil of joy.” Anointing with oil was common on festivals and joyous occasions…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The fine oil was used to appoint and set apart Aaron for his role as priest (see Exodus 29:7). head … beard … collar of his robes: The oil set Aaron apart completely for God’s service.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-31-2. As the fragrant oil is refreshing, so this affords delight. The holy anointing oil for the high priest was olive oil mixed with four of the best spices (Ex 30:22, 25, 30). Its rich profusion typified the abundance of the Spirit's graces. As the copious dew, such as fell on Hermon, falls in fertilizing power on the mountains of Zion, so this unity is fruitful in good works.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 2As the good oil with which Aaron the priest was anointed.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 133
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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