שָׁלוֹם
Safe , i.e. (figuratively) well , happy , friendly ; also (abstractly) welfare , i.e. health, prosperity, peace
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What does שָׁלוֹם (šəlôm) mean in the Bible?
שָׁלוֹם (šəlôm) is a Hebrew word meaning "safe , i.e. (figuratively) well , happy , friendly ; also (abstractly) welfare , i.e. health, prosperity, peace". safe, i. False prophets misuse the promise of shalom to secure personal gain, distorting God’s covenant blessings. This term runs through the canonical themes of Canonical Anchor, Covenant, Faith.
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Meaning
Completeness and wholeness encompassing physical safety, relational harmony, and covenantal well-being—not mere absence of conflict
safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace BDB: completeness Usage: × do, familiar, × fare, favour, friend, × great, (good) health, (× perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, (× all is, be) well, × wholly.
Why This Word Matters
False prophets misuse the promise of shalom to secure personal gain, distorting God’s covenant blessings. Isaiah 26:1-6
It signals that the Messiah’s reign restores comprehensive harmony between God and His people. Isaiah 26:12-18
Perfect peace results from steadfast trust in God. Isaiah 32:9-20
Peace is portrayed as divinely ordained, not self-achieved. Isaiah 39:1-8
Describes the lasting result of righteousness. Isaiah 48:17-19
Highlights Hezekiah’s limited perspective regarding future judgment. Isaiah 48:20-22
Describes the abundant covenant blessing of obedience. Isaiah 9:1-7
Clarifies that true peace is covenantal, not automatic. Micah 3:5-8
Peace defines the character of the Messiah’s reign and contrasts with prior turmoil.
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