He established with them a covenant of peace, which was sealed with his presence (see Num 6:24-26 ). The Lord came to sinful humankind, historically first to the Jews and then to the Gentiles, desiring to enter into a relationship with them. God alone is the source of peace, for he is "Yahweh Shalom" (see Judges 6:24 ). In the New Testament, the Greek word eirene is the word most often translated by the word "peace." Although there is some overlap in their meanings, the Hebrew word salom is broader in its usage, and, in fact, has greatly influenced the New Testament's use of eirene. It was meant to act as a blessing on the one to whom it was spoken: "May your life be filled with health, prosperity, and victory." As an adjective, it expressed completeness and safety.
Salom was used in both greetings and farewells. The biblical concept of peace is larger than that and rests heavily on the Hebrew root slm, which means "to be complete" or "to be sound." The verb conveys both a dynamic and a static meaning" to be complete or whole" or "to live well." The noun had many nuances, but can be grouped into four categories: (1) salom as wholeness of life or body (i.e., health) (2) salom as right relationship or harmony between two parties or people, often established by a covenant (see "covenant of peace" in Num 25:12-13 Isa 54:10 Ezek 34:25-26 ) and, when related to Yahweh, the covenant was renewed or maintained with a "peace offering" (3) salom as prosperity, success, or fulfillment (see Lev 26:3-9 ) and (4) salom as victory over one's enemies or absence of war.
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In English, the word "peace" conjures up a passive picture, one showing an absence of civil disturbance or hostilities, or a personality free from internal and external strife.
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