Psalms 133:2

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

1It is good for a family of God's people to live together in peace. Yes! It brings great pleasure! It brings pleasure like valuable olive oil that is poured on your head, and it goes down onto your beard. They poured it onto Aaron's head and his beard, and it went down onto his clothes. 3It brings pleasure like the dew on Hermon. It makes the mountains of Zion become wet. That is the place where the Lord has promised to bless his people. He blesses them with life for ever.

Psalms 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.

• like the preciousטוֹבţôb · pleasantH2896
• ointmentשֶׁ֫מֶןshemen · oilH8081
• upon the headרֹאשׁrô'sh · headH7218
• that ran downיָרַדyârad · to go downH3381
• upon the beardזָקָןzâqân · beardH2206
• Aaron’sאַהֲרֹן'ahărôn · AaronH175
• to the skirtsפֶּהpeh · lip: edgeH6310
• of his garmentsמִדָּהmiddâh · measureH4060

Cross-references for Psalms 133:2

• Psalms 141:5If a good man hits me because he loves me, he is being kind to me. If he shows me that I have done a wrong thing, that it is like special oil on my head. I would not refuse it. I continue to pray against what wicked people do.
• Proverbs 27:9Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy. But good advice from a friend is even better.
• John 12:3Then Mary brought a pound of very expensive oil that had a very nice smell. They used nard to make it. She poured it over Jesus' feet and then she made his feet dry again with her hair. The nice smell of the oil filled the whole house.
• Exodus 30:25Mix these spices to make a special oil. A worker should use special skills to make it, so that it has a sweet smell, like perfume. It will be a very special oil to put on things that belong to me.
• Leviticus 8:12Moses anointed Aaron's head with oil to make him holy.

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

Topics related to Psalms 133:2

• Anointing
• Beard
• Church
• Communion
• Fraternity
• Love

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• Beard
• Degrees, Song of
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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