◄ 3073. Yhvh Shalom ►
Strong's Lexicon
Yhvh Shalom: The LORD is Peace

Original Word: יְהוָֹה שָׁלוֹם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Yhavah shalowm
Pronunciation: yah-WEH sha-LOHM
Phonetic Spelling: (yeh-ho-vaw' shaw-lome')
Definition: The LORD is Peace
Meaning: Jehovah-Shalom

Word Origin: Derived from יְהוָה (YHWH), the personal name of God, and שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning peace.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for Yhvh Shalom, the concept of peace is captured in the Greek word εἰρήνη (eirēnē), Strong's Greek #1515, which is used in the New Testament to describe the peace of God that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

Usage: Yhvh Shalom is a compound name of God that signifies "The LORD is Peace." It is used to express the completeness, safety, and well-being that come from God. This name highlights God's nature as the source of peace and His ability to bring wholeness and harmony to His people.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often reflective of character or circumstances. The name Yhvh Shalom was revealed during a time of turmoil and oppression by the Midianites. The Israelites were in need of deliverance and peace, both physically and spiritually. The name underscores the belief that true peace comes from God alone, not from human efforts or circumstances.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see Yhvh and shalom.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jehovah is peace; Jehovah-Shalom

From Yhovah and shalowm; Jehovah (is) peace; Jehovah-Shalom, a symbolical name of an altar in Palestine:

see HEBREW Yhovah

see HEBREW shalowm

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