GOD’S PEOPLE IN UNITY
Key verse: 1
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Psalm 133
A song of ascents. Of David.
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ESV
When Brothers Dwell in Unity
A Song of (A)Ascents. Of David.133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when (B)brothers dwell in unity![a]
2 It is like the precious (C)oil on (D)the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on (E)the collar of his robes!
3 It is like (F)the dew of (G)Hermon,
which falls on (H)the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord (I)has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.
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Footnotes
- Psalm 133:1 Or dwell together
Cross references
- Psalm 133:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 133:1 : [Gen. 13:8; Heb. 13:1]
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 30:25, 30
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 29:7; Lev. 8:12
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 28:33; 39:24; [Ex. 28:32; 39:23; Job 30:18]
- Psalm 133:3 : Prov. 19:12; Mic. 5:7
- Psalm 133:3 : Deut. 3:9; 4:48
- Psalm 133:3 : See Ps. 48:1
- Psalm 133:3 : Lev. 25:21; Deut. 28:8; See Ps. 42:8
133 Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when (B)brothers dwell in unity![a]
2 It is like the precious (C)oil on (D)the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on (E)the collar of his robes!
3 It is like (F)the dew of (G)Hermon,
which falls on (H)the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord (I)has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.
Footnotes
- Psalm 133:1 Or dwell together
Cross references
- Psalm 133:1 : [See Ps. 120, title]
- Psalm 133:1 : [Gen. 13:8; Heb. 13:1]
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 30:25, 30
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 29:7; Lev. 8:12
- Psalm 133:2 : Ex. 28:33; 39:24; [Ex. 28:32; 39:23; Job 30:18]
- Psalm 133:3 : Prov. 19:12; Mic. 5:7
- Psalm 133:3 : Deut. 3:9; 4:48
- Psalm 133:3 : See Ps. 48:1
- Psalm 133:3 : Lev. 25:21; Deut. 28:8; See Ps. 42:8
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The Israelites’ calling and love from God united them through various events. All of them were called from Egypt. They also shared the Passover calling, received the commands of God at Sinai, wandered in the desert, and fought to inherit the promised land together. Finally, God united them into a new identity as God’s people by atoning for their sins.
This blessing of unity is like the anointing oil poured on Aaron the high priest. When God anoints the high priest, God gives him peace and power in prayer.
We are offered this calling to be God’s people and priestly anointing today. When we accept, we are bound in the precious and pleasant unity of Jesus, his cross, and his commission to preach the gospel.
Mount Hermon was the most prominent mountain in Israel, and its dew refers to the abundance of God’s blessing. Just as dew blankets everything, God’s love abundantly covers all of Israel. The gospel of Jesus similarly covers all of God’s people in perfect love forever. It is the source of all life and blessing. How good it is to live in such unity.
Prayer: Lord, this world experiences disunity and even war. Bless God’s people to live in the goodness and unity of holy love.
One Word: Live in God’s love and unity
