Psalm 133:3

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.

Cross-references

Psalm 16:11 Parallel

Psalm 16:11 promises fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore, echoing the 'life forevermore' blessing commanded at unity.

Deuteronomy 3:8 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:8 refers to the region from Arnon to Mount Hermon — the same mountain providing the dew imagery.

Deuteronomy 3:9 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:9 gives the Sidonian name for Hermon (Sirion) — directly connects to the mountain cited in Psalm 133.

Deuteronomy 4:48 Historical context

Deuteronomy 4:48 identifies Mount Sion as Hermon — the same mountain whose dew is used to symbolize blessing in Psalm 133.

Joshua 13:11 Historical context

Joshua 13:11 lists Mount Hermon as part of the inheritance — the same mountain whose dew is invoked for blessing.

1 John 2:25 Related theme

1 John 2:25 declares the promise of eternal life—directly corresponding to the 'life forevermore' blessing in Psalm 133.

1 John 5:11 Related theme

1 John 5:11 testifies that God gave us eternal life in His Son—the same life Psalm 133 says is commanded as a blessing.

Revelation 1:18 has Christ declaring 'I am alive forevermore'—a direct verbal echo of Psalm 133's 'life forevermore', linking the blessing to His resurrection.

Romans 6:23 Related theme

Romans 6:23 contrasts death with the free gift of eternal life—the same 'life forevermore' that Psalm 133 promises as a commanded blessing.