What shalom really means is related to Yeshua, the Prince of Peace

SHALOM

Compiled by Margie Benton-Reveles

Shalom is a word used as a salutation by Jews at meeting or parting, meaning “peace.”

As a greeting, the full meaning conveyed is “may you be full of well-being” or, “may health and prosperity be upon you.”

“What I am leaving with you is shalom — I am giving you my shalom. I don’t give the way the world gives. Don’t let yourselves be upset or frightened.”

Yochanan (John 14:27 CJB) I don’t give it the way the world does.

Yeshua’s words give a clear indication that what the world means by peace and what he means by peace are antithetical, or at the very least, incomplete.

The world can dictate a peace.

Shalom is a mutual agreement.

Peace is a temporary pact.

Shalom is a permanent agreement.

The world can make a peace treaty.

Shalom is the condition of peace.

Peace can be negative, the absence of commotion [or conflict].

Shalom is positive, the presence of serenity.

Peace can be partial.

Shalom is whole.

Peace can be piecemeal.

Shalom is complete.”

Yeshua referred to “Kingdom shalom” when he told his disciples he would give them shalom, but not as the world gives.

There is no shalom without the creator of shalom. He is Yehovah Shalom. [Isaiah 9:6, the Messiah is known as the Prince of Peace.]

We have to stop using our western mindsets when trying to define shalom.

In the western mindset, peace is a word that describes the absence of bad things. In the Kingdom, peace is a condition, the condition of being right with God.

Peace Beresheet (In the beginning)

Adam and Eve were at peace with God and all He created. Their needs were supplied.

The condition of peace existed in the garden only as long as they were obedient to God’s will.

“A person whose desire rests on you you preserve in perfect peace, because he trusts in you. Trust in YHVH forever, because in Yah YHVH is a Rock of Ages.”

Yesha 'yahu (Isa) 26:3-4 CJB

There are no antonyms [words opposite in meaning] for shalom. It is a word so holy (set apart) the enemy can't come against it.

“Shalom” is taken from the root word shalam. It  means, “to be safe in mind, body, or estate.” It conveys a meaning of completeness, fullness, or a type of wholeness that encourages you to give back — to generously re-pay something in some way.

True biblical shalom refers to an inward sense of completeness or wholeness.

“The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”

Proverbs 18:21 (NLT)

Whenever we speak the word "shalom" we speak into someone's life all the wonderful things that shalom means!

“Now may the Lord of shalom himself give you shalom always in all ways. The Lord be with all of you.”

2 Thessalonians 3:16 CJB

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May Yehovah bless you and keep you. May Yehovah cause his face to shine upon you and give you shalom.

Notes

https://www.therefinersfire.org/meaning_of_shalom.htm

Perlman, Susan. “What Is Shalom: The True Meaning.” Jews for Jesus. Jews for Jesus. 2, April, 2019, jewsforjesus.org/publications/issues/issues-v01-n10/the-shalom-of-god-issues-shalom.

[Special to Faith Today Christian Ministries. Ms. Benton-Reveles is a worship minister.]