Psalm 133 Commentary
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KEY THOUGHT:
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! [Psalm 133:1 NKJV]
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Psalm 133 NKJV
Blessed Unity of the People of God
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 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.
3 It is like the dew of Hermon,
Descending upon the mountains of Zion;
For there the Lord commanded the blessing—
Life forevermore.
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New King James Version (NKJV)
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Psalm 133 Commentary
When brothers united to sin at Babel, the LORD commanded a curse, and men were scattered. Simeon and Levi were a perfect combination of violence and sin – the LORD scattered them in Israel. You fear for the world that is physically uniting in rebellion against the commandments of the LORD!
The term ‘unity’ should be the key to unlocking the blessing of the LORD mentioned in this psalm. But it should be unity in obedience!
The mention of the oil of consecration on Aaron’s head underlines separation or holiness. You can picture a band of brothers that are separated from the world of sin. They live in this world but are not of this world. They have one core objective for living: honoring the Creator God. You can think of the priestly function of Aaron.
Dew on the hills of Zion may refer to the fruitfulness of God’s word on the community of God’s children. The band of godly brothers is glued together by the word of the LORD.
The blessing of the LORD on this community is interesting. Numbers are important for commerce and industry, but an improved economy isn’t the core reward for godly togetherness. Answered prayer, perhaps. But the real blessing is a life that never ends.
It’s probably not about the brothers or unity. It is about the purpose for which the brothers meet. When they meet in the name of the LORD, the LORD’s presence is there. And that means life. You get the impression of a continuous presence rather than a brief appearance.
Everything in this psalm should be easy to read. It is probably the chewing that is problematic. Regardless, brotherly togetherness in the name of the LORD appears to be the main point. Immortality is an unexpected result that definitely blows the importance of this psalm beyond the known human benefits of unity.
Fine clothing, a comfortable car, or a high-end phone. These may be described as good things by the world. Ponder the good things of the Bible! Brotherly togetherness in the name of the LORD Jesus Christ is described as wonderful and pleasant.
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