The word peace originates from the Hebrew word called “Shalom”.

The Hebrew word “Shalom” stems from the word called “shalam or salam” meaning;
peace,” prop, “prosperity, “completeness, soundness, welfare,” from stem of shalam “some body who is in intact, complete, and in good health.”

“Shalom”-the peace which comes upon Israel due to the good relationship and covenant bond that is taking place between the God of Abraham and Israel.

This same word “Shalom” which means; “peace” is a Jewish, hebrew word of greeting used to mean both “hello” and “good-bye”; literally, it means “peace.”

When Israel met as a congregation to celebrate God’s Sabbaths (holy days and feasts), they were commanded to greet themselves by passing and giving God’s peace to each other via the saying of the word “shalom’ to each other.

“shalom” (peace be unto you) is a Hebrew type of peace which is achieved via the relationship between God and His people.

By: Apostle Ngabo