Psalm 133:3

Translations

Modern

It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.

Traditional

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.

Literal

…or like the dew of Hermon, which is coming down upon the mountains of Zion. For there YHWH commanded the blessing—life even to forever!

Latin

…sicut ros Hermon, qui descendit in montem Sion. Quoniam illic mandavit Dominus benedictionem, et vitam usque in sæculum.

Original

Hebrew

English

It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.

Notes

Psalms 133:3

The dew represents the richness of God’s blessings (his goodness and care). In Jerusalem, this moisture comes from winds off the Mediterranean Sea. Mount Hermon, which has snow on its peak, is known for its abundant moisture.
A blessing is God’s life-giving power. It shows his provision (care for needs) and protection (Psalm 5:12; 41:2). It also comes from his presence (21:6; 67:1). In the end, all nations will receive God’s blessing (Psalms 67; 72:17). Zion is the central place of God's blessing (Psalms 134:3; 147:13).
God gives everlasting life to people.

Psalms 133:1–3

In this wisdom psalm (see Psalm 1), peaceful and harmonious relationships show that God is present.

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

David Tolerance Wisdom Psalms Zion

Related verses

Deuteronomy 28:8
The LORD will decree a blessing on your barns and on everything to which you put your hand; the LORD your God will bless you in the land He is giving you.
Leviticus 25:21
But I will send My blessing upon you in the sixth year, so that the land will yield a crop sufficient for three years.
Psalm 42:8
The LORD decrees His loving devotion by day, and at night His song is with me as a prayer to the God of my life.
Deuteronomy 4:48
…extending from Aroer on the rim of the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Siyon (that is, Hermon),
1 John 5:11
And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
Micah 5:7
Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind.
Romans 5:21
…so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Psalm 16:11
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
John 5:29
…and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Deuteronomy 3:8–9
At that time we took from the two kings of the Amorites the land across the Jordan, from the Arnon Valley as far as Mount Hermon—
Joshua 13:11
…also Gilead and the territory of the Geshurites and Maacathites, all of Mount Hermon, and all Bashan as far as Salecah—

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:10–17 Ephesians 4:1–16

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Mount Hermon: Mountain on the northern border of Israel

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel Mount Hermon Music Perfume Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Communion of Saints Communion of Saints: Delight of Community Eternal Life: Given by God Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning God: Saviour Hermon: Called: Sion Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Life: Everlasting Love of Man for Man Love: Exemplification of the Love of Man for Man Meteorology and Celestial Phenomena: Phenomena of Dew, Copious Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Abundant The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Rain and Dew: Abundant

Psalm 133:3

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