Psalms 133:3 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ 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. ”

Psalms 133:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

As the dew of Hermon ... - On the situation of Mount Hermon, see the notes at Psalms 89:12 . The literal rendering of this passage would be, “Like the dew of Hermon which descends on the mountai...
Psalms 133:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

As the dew of (c) Hermon, [and as the dew] that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for (d) there the LORD commanded the blessing, [even] life for evermore. (c) By Hermon and Zion he means the ple...
Psalms 133:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

CXXXIII. Fraternal Love. The general sense is clear, but it presents difficulties due to the intrusion of glosses. The unity spoken of here is the special good-will which becomes those who join in...
Psalms 133:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

As . [It is] like, as in Psalms 133:2 . And as the dew. Omit these italics. descended. Compare Psalms 133:2 . Zion. The dew (or copious summer night mist) was one. The same dew descende...
Psalms 133:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

3. Like the precious ointment upon the head. We have here clear proof that David, as we have just said, holds all true union among brethren to take its rise from God, and to have this for it...
Psalms 133:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

DISCOURSE: 727 THE BENEFIT OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Psalms 133:1-3 . Behold, how goad and how pleasant it it for Brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, th...
Psalms 133:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

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. As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descen...
Psalms 133:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Upon the mountains of Zion— Bishop Hare supposes this to be Sirion, which was a part of Anti-Libanus, and near to mount Hermon: but it is plain from Deuteronomy 4:48 that Hermon was also called Z...
Psalms 133:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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. As the dew of Hermon, (and as the dew) that...
Psalms 133:3 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

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.
Psalms 133:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

As the dew... — Better, keeping the same word as in Psalms 133:2 . like the dew of Hermon, which descended on the Mount Zion. This statement of the dew of a mountain in the north descending on...
Psalms 133:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 133:1-3 IT is natural to suppose that this psalm was occasioned by, or at least refers to, the gathering of the pilgrims or restored exiles in Jerusalem. The patriot-poet's heart glows at t...
Psalms 133:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Unity Is of God Psalms 133:1-3 ; Psalms 134:1-3 The word Behold suggests that some special manifestation of unity was taking place under the psalmist's eyes, perhaps in connection with some...
Psalms 133:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

At last the pilgrims are within the city. After the long and toilsome march their feet actually stand within the city of God. The common impulse of all has been the desire to reach the dwelling-place...
Psalms 133:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

REFLECTIONS THINK, my soul, how little of this fellowship and communion is found in the present day, in the languishing state of our Churches! Behold the cause! If there be no constant receivings fr...
Psalms 133:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion ,.... Hermon was a very high hill beyond Jordan; the Sidonians called it Sirion, and the Amorites Shenir, Deuteronomy...
Psalms 133:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

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. Ver. 3. As the dew of Hermon ] Moisteneth and...
Psalms 133:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

As the dew of Hermon It is no less grateful than the dew is which falls upon that great and goodly hill of Hermon, thereby both refreshing and rendering it fruitful. Thus, as by the former similitu...
Psalms 133:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Brotherly Love. A song of degrees of David. 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell togeth...
Psalms 133:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

It is no less grateful than the dew is which falls upon that great and goodly hill of Hermon, whereby it is both refreshed and made fruitful. And as the dew which falleth upon the mountains of Zio...
Psalms 133:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

INTRODUCTION In the superscription this Psalm is attributed to David. It has been thought by some that it was composed on the occasion of the coming of the elders of Israel to Hebron to anoint him k...
Psalms 133:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 133 I. Consider what we may not expect even for the sake of attaining so good a thing as Christian unity. (1) It is absurd and even wrong to suppose that each particular denomination should...
Psalms 133:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The occasion of this short but beautiful psalm is not named; yet it is thought to have been written when the tribes, after a civil war of seven years with the house of Saul, came together, and made D...
Psalms 133:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity. True socialism The subject of this poem is genuine socialism or unity of souls. Not theological unity, religious...
Psalms 133:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION A SHORT psalm in praise of unity and brotherly harmony. As Dr. Kay observes, "The preservation of this unity was the object of the selection of ONE place, to which the tribes shou...
Psalms 133:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Blessing of Brotherly Unity. A song of degrees of David, in which he sets forth the blessings of true unity as it should obtain between brothers, friends, and members of the same church or chu...
Psalms 133:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 2:25 ; 1 John 5:11 ; Deuteronomy 28:8 ; Deuteronomy 3:8 ; Deuteronomy 3:9 ; Deuteronomy 4:48 ; John 11:25 ; John 11:26 ; John 4:14 ; John 5:24 ; John 5:29 ; John 6:50 ; John 6:51...
Psalms 133:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Zion — It is as desirable as the dew which falls upon mount Hermon, nay, as desirable as that heavenly dew of God's ordinances and graces which he hath commanded to fall upon the mountains of Zion...

Psalms 133:3 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Arno Geneva Study Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Psalms 133:3 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae

Psalms 133:3 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

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

Psalms 133:3 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Psalms 133:3 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Psalms 133:3 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 133:3 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Psalms 133:3 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Psalms 133:3 - The Biblical Illustrator

Psalms 133:3 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Psalms 133:3 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Psalms 133:3 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalms 133:3 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes