Psalm 133
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 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; 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. (KJV)
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 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. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. (NIV)
BEHOLD, HOW good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment poured on the head, that ran down on the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments [consecrating the whole body]. It is like the dew of [lofty] Mount Hermon and the dew that comes on the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly]. (AMP)
Commentary Notes:
(Geneva Study Bible)
Because the greatest part was against David, though some favored him, yet when he was established king at length, they joined together like brothers; and therefore he shows by these similarities the conveinience of brotherly love. The ointment was a figure of the graces which come from Christ, the head of his church. By Hermon and Zion, he means the plentiful country about Jerusalem.
(Gills Exposition)
For those who gave God their fatherly adoption and regeneration, are related to Christ, the first born among many brethren, and are members one of another, in the same church state; all which are a reason why they should love as brethren, and endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
Matthew 23:8 - "ye are all brethren"
Ephesians 4:3 - "one body, one spirit"
Ephesians 4:6 - "one God and Father of all"
1 Peter 2:17 - " honour all men, love the brotherhood"
Hebrews 13:1 - "let brotherly love continue"
Where brethren dwell together in unity, there the God of love and peace is; the Gospel of the grace of God is continued, and the ordinances of it made beneficial to the souls of men.
2 Corinthians 13:11 - "live in peace and the God of love and peace shall be with you." God is said to "command the blessing" when He promises it and makes it known to His people, or bestows it on them.
Psalm 105:8 - "He hath remembered his covenant forever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations." The great blessing of all, which includes all others, and in which they issue, the promise of the covenant, the blessing of the Gospel; which is in the hands of Christ, and comes through Him to all His people; to the peacemakers particularly, that live in love and peace; these shall live forever in a happy eternity, and never die or be hurt of the second death.
How wonderful and beautiful it is when brothers and sisters get along!!!
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 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; 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. (KJV)
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! 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. It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion. For there the Lord bestows his blessing, even life forevermore. (NIV)
BEHOLD, HOW good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment poured on the head, that ran down on the beard, even the beard of Aaron [the first high priest], that came down upon the collar and skirts of his garments [consecrating the whole body]. It is like the dew of [lofty] Mount Hermon and the dew that comes on the hills of Zion; for there the Lord has commanded the blessing, even life forevermore [upon the high and the lowly]. (AMP)
Commentary Notes:
(Geneva Study Bible)
Because the greatest part was against David, though some favored him, yet when he was established king at length, they joined together like brothers; and therefore he shows by these similarities the conveinience of brotherly love. The ointment was a figure of the graces which come from Christ, the head of his church. By Hermon and Zion, he means the plentiful country about Jerusalem.
(Gills Exposition)
For those who gave God their fatherly adoption and regeneration, are related to Christ, the first born among many brethren, and are members one of another, in the same church state; all which are a reason why they should love as brethren, and endeavor to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
Matthew 23:8 - "ye are all brethren"
Ephesians 4:3 - "one body, one spirit"
Ephesians 4:6 - "one God and Father of all"
1 Peter 2:17 - " honour all men, love the brotherhood"
Hebrews 13:1 - "let brotherly love continue"
Where brethren dwell together in unity, there the God of love and peace is; the Gospel of the grace of God is continued, and the ordinances of it made beneficial to the souls of men.
2 Corinthians 13:11 - "live in peace and the God of love and peace shall be with you." God is said to "command the blessing" when He promises it and makes it known to His people, or bestows it on them.
Psalm 105:8 - "He hath remembered his covenant forever, the word which He commanded to a thousand generations." The great blessing of all, which includes all others, and in which they issue, the promise of the covenant, the blessing of the Gospel; which is in the hands of Christ, and comes through Him to all His people; to the peacemakers particularly, that live in love and peace; these shall live forever in a happy eternity, and never die or be hurt of the second death.
How wonderful and beautiful it is when brothers and sisters get along!!!
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