It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron’s beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments;
The ointment is sacred, poured only on the Lord's High Priest, never on common men, so brotherly love must be a holy thing indeed. It flows down from the head, spreading its fragrance through the beard and to the garments' hem, blessing all beneath its reach; even the lowliest in the household share in its goodness. Those who dwell in love are fitted to glorify God; the Lord will not use for His glory those devoid of it.
AI summary
The oil poured on Aaron's head ran down to his beard and reached the collar of his garment, the opening where the neck band was, not greasing his clothes from top to bottom as if they were soaked. Aaron's anointing is mentioned, not a king's, because it was first and most public, better known to all the people.
AI summary
The word brethren here means not merely those of the same blood, but all who share the same faith, profess the same religion, and live under the same godly institutions. When such people dwell together in unity, it is a condition worthy of our closest attention and praise.
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Commenting on Psalm 133:1-3