Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard; even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing.

New American Standard Bible

It is like the precious oil upon the head,
Coming down upon the beard,
Even Aaron’s beard,
Coming down upon the edge of his robes.

King James Version

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;

Holman Bible

It is like fine oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
running down Aaron’s beard
onto his robes.

International Standard Version

It is like precious oil on the head, descending to the beard even to Aaron's beard and flowing down to the edge of his robes.

A Conservative Version

It is like the precious oil upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that came down upon the skirt of his garments,

American Standard Version

It is like the precious oil upon the head, That ran down upon the beard, Even Aaron's beard; That came down upon the skirt of his garments;

Amplified


It is like the precious oil [of consecration] poured on the head,
Coming down on the beard,
Even the beard of Aaron,
Coming down upon the edge of his [priestly] robes [consecrating the whole body].

Darby Translation

Like the precious oil upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, upon Aaron's beard, that ran down to the hem of his garments;

Julia Smith Translation

As good oil upon the head, going down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron: coming down upon the mouth of his garments:

King James 2000

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;

Lexham Expanded Bible

[It is] like the fragrant oil upon the head, running down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, that runs down upon the edges of his robes.

Modern King James verseion

It is like the precious ointment on the head that ran down on the beard, Aaron's beard, that went down to the mouth of his garments;

NET Bible

It is like fine oil poured on the head which flows down the beard -- Aaron's beard, and then flows down his garments.

New Heart English Bible

It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard; that came down on the edge of his robes;

Webster

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 garment;

World English Bible

It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard; that came down on the edge of his robes;

Youngs Literal Translation

As the good oil on the head, Coming down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, That cometh down on the skirt of his robes,

References

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Context Readings

Living In Harmony

1 {A song of the stairs} Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, brethren, to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down unto the beard; even unto Aaron's beard, and went down to the skirts of his clothing. 3 Like the dew of Hermon, which fell upon the hill of Zion. For there the LORD promised his blessing, and life forevermore.


Cross References

Leviticus 8:12

And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him to sanctify him.

Exodus 29:7

Then take the anointing oil and pour it upon his head and anoint him.

Exodus 30:25-30

And make of them holy anointing oil even an oil compound after the craft of the apothecary.

Exodus 39:24

And they made beneath upon the hem of the tunicle: pomegranates of jacinth, scarlet, purple, and twined bysse.

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous rather smite me friendly, and reprove me: so will I take it as though he had poured oil on my head; it shall not hurt my head. Yea, I will pray yet for their wickedness.

Proverbs 27:9

The heart is glad of a sweet ointment and savour, but a stomach that can give good counsel, rejoiceth a man's neighbour.

Song of Songs 1:3

and that because of the good and pleasant savour. Thy name is sweet smelling ointment when it is shed forth; therefore do the maidens love thee.

John 12:3

Then took Mary a pound of ointment called nard, perfect and precious, and anointed Jesus' feet, and wiped his feet with her hair, and all the house was filled of the savour of the ointment.

Exodus 28:33

And beneath upon the hem, thou shalt make pomegranates of Jacincth, of scarlet, and of purple round about the hem,

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