Psa 133 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 133:1-3: Ps 133 In this wisdom psalm (see Ps 1 ), peaceful and harmonious relationships manifest the presence of God. Summary for Ps 133:1-2: 133:1-2 The psalmist tells of the joy of consecrated relationships. 133:1 Brothers are related by blood, by profession, or by commitment.

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‏ Psalms 133

Summary for Ps 133:1-3: Ps 133 ^a In this wisdom psalm (see Ps 1 ^b), peaceful and harmonious relationships manifest the presence of God.
Summary for Ps 133:1-2: 133:1-2 ^c The psalmist tells of the joy of consecrated relationships. 133:1 ^d Brothers are related by blood, by profession, or by commitment.
133:2 ^e The anointing oil was the oil used to ordain and consecrate Aaron for service in his office (see Exod 29:7 ^f).

• head ... beard ... border of his robe: The oil consecrated Aaron completely.
133:3 ^g The dew represents the richness of divine blessings; in Jerusalem, it comes from moist winds from the Mediterranean Sea. Mount Hermon, which is capped with snow, is a place of abundant moisture.

• A blessing is God’s life-giving power, a guarantee of his provision and protection (5:12 ^h; 41:2 ⁱ), secured by his presence (21:6 ^j; 67:1 ^k). Even the other nations will ultimately be blessed (Pss 67 ^l; 72:17 ^m). Zion is the focal point of God’s blessing (134:3 ⁿ; 147:13 ^o).

• God gives life everlasting to human beings.