Summary

The Hebrew word SHALOM is the noun form of the root formed from the consonants SH-L-M. The general meaning of this root is completion, wholeness, and unity.

The most common derived meaning of the root SHALOM is that of the absence of conflict. This normally is translated into English as the word ‘peace’. The second most common derived meaning of the root SHALOM is to pay back, make restitution, or fulfill a vow. Another common derived meaning of the root SHALOM is that of general well-being.

An important derived meaning of the root SHALOM is that of physical health. A related derived meaning of the root SHALOM is emotional health. One of the most important special meanings of the word SHALOM describes how God evaluates people.

Jesus brings people into the presence of God by going to them. He enables people to be physically whole, emotionally whole, and spiritually whole. This video series investigates specific incidents in the life of Jesus in which He brought wholeness to people during his ministry on earth.

Scripture References

• Jos 8.30-31, Pro 11.1

• Dt 20.10-12, Pro 16.7

• Exo 21.33-34, Exo 22.9-10

• Gen 29.5-6, Gen 43.27-28

• Ps 38.3, Ps 73.3-4

• Isa 53.5, Jud 6.22-24, Isa 57.18-19, Ps 37.11, Pro 13.21

• I Chr 28.9, II Chr 16.9, II Ki 20.3

• Mt 6.33, Heb 12.1-2

• Num 6.23-27, Isa 26.3-4

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