It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;
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Gill's Exposition
It is like the precious ointment upon the head,.... The composition which Moses was ordered to make of the principal spices, and therefore called precious; and which was poured on the heads of kings…
Barnes' Notes
It is like the precious ointment upon the head - That is, which was poured upon the head of the high priest, when consecrated to the holy office. The Hebrew is, “the good ointment.” For a description…
Here see, I. What it is that is commended - brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one another, but delighting in each other with mutual endearments, and…
Cambridge Bible
It is like the goodly oil upon the head descending upon the beard, even Aaron's beard,
Which descendeth upon the collar of his garments.
Oil was a symbol of joy and festivity (Psa 45:7), but it is…
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