In Palestine, which is arid for almost half the year, dews have always been sources if irrigation, fertilization, and refreshment for agricultural growths. Mount Hermon was noted for its heavy dews. The phrase is a symbolic expression in Masonry denoting the bedewing influences of divine grace… ( Genesis 27:28 - Psalms 133 - Psalms 110:3 - Hosea 6:4 )
Biblical Reference
Genesis 27:28
Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine:
Psalms 133
1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
2 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;
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.
Psalms 110:3
Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Hosea 6:4
O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.
~~ooOoo~~
This page is adapted from the Glossary at Phoenixmasonry — Used with permission.
