I am a christian but, I was thinking about using the word Shalom in a poem of mine bec I am aware the word is having to do with peace but, what is the exact definition of Shalom.
2006-07-26 00:34:23 · 9 answers · asked by BONNIE 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Hebrew word SHALOM is understood around the world to mean peace. But peace is only one small part of the meaning of the word SHALOM. Here in Israel, even though we don't have much in the way of peace, we use the word SHALOM on a daily basis. We use it to greet people with, and we use it to bid farewell to people. However, SHALOM means much more than peace, hello or goodbye.
Strong's Concordance 7965 - Hebrew Shalom ..... A word study in the New King James version for SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord.
Shalom comes from the root verb Shalom meaning to be complete, perfect and full. In modern Hebrew the obviously related word Shelem means to pay for, and Shulam means to be fully paid.
Sar SHALOM (Prince of Peace) is one of the descriptive names the Bible uses to indicate the ministry and personality of the Messiah: Isaiah 9:6 - The Son of God is completely perfect in all things.
So in essence, when you speak out the word SHALOM - you are not only proclaiming peace, but all the above meanings of the word over that person - that's a mighty blessing!!!
Remember what the word of God says - "there is life or death in the power of the tongue".
We recently heard someone on a Christian TV program say: "No wonder the Jewish people are so blessed, because every time they say Shalom to one another, they are also allowing the full meaning (see above) of SHALOM to be pronounced over them. He humorously proceeded to say that this greeting word would be much more beneficial to the American people if they greeted each other with SHALOM instead of their usual "Hi" or "Howdy" greeting. As Josie and I adapted to life in Israel, we adapted to the SHALOM habit over the "Hi" habit....As Messianic Jews, we are called to bless you and we take that very seriously, by praying for you and by greeting you with SHALOM. Therefore, from now on, when we or someone says SHALOM to you, you should receive it as a tremendous blessing. And bless them back with a hearty SHALOM!"
Numbers 6:24-26: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His face upon you and give you SHALOM. In the name of SAR SHALOM - the Prince of Peace.
2006-07-26 00:44:58 · answer #1 · answered by JJ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Shalom mean peace. That is the literal translation.
2006-07-26 00:36:50 · answer #2 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
but i can see that other saying that
shalom = peace
i think its right
thanx for your 2 marks
grasias
2006-07-26 00:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means peace be with you in Hebrew. in Arabic its salaam... Shalom, Salaam. You do the math.
2006-07-26 00:41:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shalom is a Jewish greeting or farewell..
2006-07-26 00:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by sswan007 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peace.
2006-07-26 00:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by loreerocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The exact definition is exactly what you thought: "Peace".
Shalom is also used to mean "Hello" and "Goodbye".
2006-07-26 00:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Jewish greeting or farewell.
2006-07-26 00:39:54 · answer #8 · answered by Matrix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
peace
2006-07-26 00:37:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "Hello", "Goodbye" and "Peace".
2006-07-26 00:41:32 · answer #10 · answered by imagineworldwide 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋