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Self-Portrait among Parents, Brothers and Sisters (c. 1615)
Jacob Jordaens (1593-1678)
Flemish Baroque Style; Antwerp School
The Hermitage, St. Petersburg, Russia
Image Source: Web Gallery of Art
Explanation: In Psalm 133 David extols the blessings of unity among the redeemed brethren. Today's painting depicts an extended family, with cherubs lending a heavenly tone to the gathering -- a fitting symbol for the spiritual unity of the brothers spoken of in today's Psalm.
[ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: TYPES OF PSALMS: Psalms of Ascents: Psalms 120-134. Psalm 120. Psalm 121. Psalm 122. Psalm 123. Psalm 124. Psalm 125. Psalm 126. Psalm 127. Psalm 128. Psalm 129. Psalm 130. Psalm 131. Psalm 132. Psalm 133. Psalm 134. Hallel Psalms: The Egyptian Hallel -- Psalms 113-118: Psalm 113. Psalm 114. Psalm 115. Psalm 116. Psalm 117. Psalm 118. The Great Hallel [Group of Psalms] -- Psalms 118-136: Psalm 118. Psalm 119. Psalm 120. Psalm 121. Psalm 122. Psalm 123. Psalm 124. Psalm 125. Psalm 126. Psalm 127. Psalm 128. Psalm 129. Psalm 130. Psalm 131. Psalm 132. Psalm 133. Psalm 134. Psalm 135. Psalm 136. The Great Hallel [Single Psalm] -- Psalm 136. An Individual Hallel -- Psalm 145. The Concluding Hallel -- Psalms 146-150: Psalm 146. Psalm 147. Psalm 148. Psalm 149. Psalm 150. WISDOM PSALMS. Psalm 1. Psalm 10. Psalm 12. Psalm 15. Psalm 19. Psalm 32. Psalm 34. Psalm 36. Psalm 37. Psalm 49. Psalm 50. Psalm 52. Psalm 53. Psalm 73. Psalm 78. Psalm 82. Psalm 91. Psalm 92. Psalm 94. Psalm 111. Psalm 112. Psalm 119. Psalm 127. Psalm 128. Psalm 133. Psalm 139. ]
[ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]
[ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]
[ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
[ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Psalm 133 - #1. Psalm 133 - #2. Psalm 133 - #3. Psalm 133 - #4. Psalm 133 - #5. Psalm 133 - #6. Psalm 133 - #7. Psalm 133 - #8. Psalm 133 - #9. Psalm 133 - #10. Psalm 133 - #11. Psalm 133 - #12. Psalm 133 - #13. ]
David says that it is good and pleasant for brothers to dwell together in unity (1). In the concluding words of the Psalm he makes it plain that he is speaking of unity among the redeemed -- those who experience the blessing of "life for evermore." He compares this unity to the ointment that covered the head, beard, and garments of Aaron when he was set aside to be High Priest (2). He also compares it to the dew of Mount Hermon which descends upon the mountains of Zion, where the LORD commanded the blessing of everlasting life (3).
THE PSALTER:
BOOK FIVE OF FIVE:
Psalms 107-150.
Psalm 133
* NOTE: On Opening and Closing Comments in the Psalms.
[Some commentators take the Psalm in Habakkuk 3 to be a standard model for the Psalms.
Habakkuk's Psalm begins with the name of the composer ( Habakkuk) and a musical notation (" upon Shigionoth").
It closes with a dedication or a " send to" notice (" To the chief singer on my stringed instruments").
I have arranged similar material, where it is found in the Psalter, in accord with the model in Habakkuk.]
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