We must evidently take âthe dew of Hermonâ as a poetical synonym for âchoice dew.â No doubt the height of Hermon, and the fact of its being so conspicuous, determined the expression. That is, in Zion, or better still, in the place where brotherly love abounds. The vapour, coming in contact with the snowy sides of the mountain, is rapidly congealed, and is precipitated in the evening in the form of a dew, the most copious we ever experienced. Men cannot enable others, or give them power to obey them; they may bid a lame man walk, or a blind man see; but they cannot enable them to walk or see: God with his word giveth strength to do the thing commanded; as in the old, so in the new creation, "He spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast:" Psalms 33:9 . Verse 3. This is "as the dew of Hermon": of such pristine freshness and thus refreshing, possessing such pristine power and thus quickening, thus born from above (. As the dew of Hermon] Moisteneth and maketh fertile the country of Bashan. 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 3:8 ) ; hence Shenir and Hermon are mentioned together, ( Song of Solomon 4:8 ) ; and sometimes Sion or Seon, ( Deuteronomy 4:48 ) ; and is the Zion here intended; for the dew of Hermon could never descend on the mountain of Zion near Jerusalem, which was a hundred miles distant; besides Zion was but one mountain, these many. What we read in the 133rd Psalm of the dew of Hermon descending upon the mountains of Zion", says Van de Velde in his "Travels" (Bd. (first clause). From the snows upon the lofty Hermon, the moisture raised by the sun is carried in the form of vapour, by the wind towards the lesser elevations of Zion, upon which it falls as a copious dew. Where love wishes blessing, there God commands the blessing. As Hermon was more valuable to Zion for its dew than for its adornment of the landscape. It brings with it so much benediction that it is as no common dew, but As that of Hermon which is specially copious, and far reaching. Commanded Mercy. As the dew of Hermon, etc. Article Images Copyright © 2020 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. the Lord commanded the blessing, even life forevermore. This platform, too -- the upper Jordan valley, and marshes of Merom -- is for the most part an impenetrable swamp of unknown depth, whence the seething vapour, under the rays of an almost tropical sun, is constantly ascending into the upper atmosphere during the day. Thus, Christian concord in church fellowship --. The LORD commanded the blessing. Verse 3. Verse 3. As the dew of Hermon. But the conclusion of the simile is only implied. “It is a wonder seldom seen, therefore behold it! Happy will be that day when the church shall be so united that it may be sung everywhere, as expressing what is, and not merely what should be. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 133 EXEGESIS: CONTEXT: At three verses, this is one of the shortest psalms in the psalter. Salem Media Group. A church; a church united, a church bedewed of the Spirit. Hermon was remarkable for its dew, which still continues: a traveller {c}, one of our own country, and whose fidelity is to be depended on, lying in tents near this hill one night, says. There might likewise be an allusion to the previous jealousies and alienations in the family of Israel, which seemed to be exchanged for mutual concord and affection, on David's accession to the, throne of the whole nation. Distributes of its abundance to the needy: Displays its value more by loving generosity, than by a conspicuous appearance before the world. b) Acknowledges oneness of faith as the true basis of fellowship; not wealth, social position or talent. No wonder that the foot of Hermon is clad with orchards and gardens of such marvellous fertility in this land of droughts. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue.