Psalm 133:2 NIV,NKJV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 133:2

Psalms 133:2. It is like the precious ointment, &c. It is no less grateful and refreshing than that holy anointing oil, which was strongly perfumed, and diffused its fragrance all around, to the great delight of all present, when it was poured upon the head of Aaron, at the time of his consecration to the priestly office, so plentifully, that it ran down his face, even to the collar or binding of his garment. “This verse is explained by Exodus 13:23, &c., where God gave directions... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalm 132 -134 A house of prayer for IsraelA visit to the temple is a fitting occasion to recall the origins of the temple. David, with much difficulty, brought the ark (or covenant box) to Jerusalem with the aim of building God a house (132:1-5; cf. 2 Samuel 6:3-13; 2 Samuel 7:1-3; see also introductory notes to Psalms 24:0). Previously the ark had been at Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baale-judah and here called ‘the fields of Jaar’. David therefore went from Bethlehem (Ephrathah) to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:2

ointment = oil (Exodus 30:23-25 ). ran down = descended. Exodus 29:7 . Leviticus 8:12 ; Leviticus 21:10 . went down = descended, as in Psalms 133:3 . to the skirts, &c. = to the opening of his robes (see Exodus 28:32 ). Hebrew = mouth (or opening). read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

Psalms 133:2. It is like the precious ointment, &c.— This verse is explained by Exodus 30:23; Exo 30:38 where God gave directions concerning the ointment which was to anoint Aaron and his sons. It was to be composed of several rich spices, which, by being rightly tempered and mixed together, yielded a most fragrant odour, and thus became a most expressive emblem of an unanimous and well cemented society; all jointly conspiring, and in strict friendship contributing, according to their... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalms 133This wisdom psalm is a classic description of the beauty of believers’ unity."Psalms 133 reflects Israel’s capacity to appreciate the common joys of life and to attribute them to the well-ordered generosity of Yahweh." [Note: Brueggemann, p. 48.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:2

The writer compared brotherly unity to the oil that Moses poured over Aaron’s head when he anointed him as Israel’s first high priest (Leviticus 8:12). That oil flowed down over his head and beard, and down onto the robe and breastplate that bore the names of the 12 Israelite tribes. As the consecrating oil covered everything, so unity among believers makes them acceptable to God as a kingdom of priests."The specific reference to ’Aaron’ should not be limited to him, as the whole priesthood was... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:2-3

2. The descriptions of unity 133:2-3 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 133:1-3

An exquisite gem of song describing the blessings of unity—suitable for a pilgrim song, when rich and poor, priest and peasant, might fraternise with Zion in sight.2. Precious ointment] better, ’goodly oil.’ It is doubtful whether the second relative clause is parallel to the first referring to the oil, or whether it refers to Aaron’s beard. The Heb., like the AV, can be interpreted either way. It is probably best to take it as referring to the oil. So LXX takes it. The idea is to emphasise the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 133:2

(2) It is like.—The italics of the Authorised Version are wrongly inserted. Unity could not be said to flow down. The other term of the simile is implied in Psalms 133:3. (See Note.) Literally, Like the oil, the good oil, on the head descending upon the beard, Aaron’s beard, which (was) descending to the mouth of his robes. Oil meets us as the standing symbol of joy and festivity. (See Psalms 45:7, Note; Isaiah 61:3.) It is also brought closely into connection with love (Song of Solomon 1:3).... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalms 133:0 The American Greely Expedition went into their winter house in 1881, amid the eternal ice and snow of the Arctic Circle, with a night before them of four months and a half. They arranged their reckoning of time so as to keep their Sabbath, and have a religious service, including the reading of the Psalms. The first Sabbath contained Psalm CXXXIII., and the Commander brought before the men the duty of brotherly feeling, and his hope that every one would endeavour to cherish a... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 133:2

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:1-3

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:2

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:2-3

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 133:1-3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 133:2

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 133:1-3

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