The meaning of “שָׁלוֹם”
Understanding shâlôwm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
שָׁלוֹם
or שָׁלֹם shâlôm (shaw-lome'); from שָׁלַם [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly. - safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly - also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace 1) completeness, soundness, welfare, peace 1a) completeness (in number) 1b) safety, soundness (in body) 1c) welfare, health, prosperity 1d) peace, quiet, tranquillity, contentment 1e) peace, friendship 1e1) of human relationships 1e2) with God especially in covenant relationship 1f) peace (from war) 1g) peace (as adjective)
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'שָׁלוֹם' deepen your understanding of Genesis 37:14?