What does Shalom mean in the Bible?
Shalom is the Hebrew word usually translated “peace.” It means wholeness and well-being, not only the absence of conflict. The word shalom itself does not appear in English Bibles; the count below is for “peace.”
| BSB | KJV | |
|---|---|---|
| Times it appears (“peace”) | 349 | 429 |
| Books it appears in | 58 | 59 |
First uses (BSB)
Genesis 15:15
You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.
Genesis 26:29
that you will not harm us, just as we have not harmed you but have done only good to you, sending you on your way in peace. And now you are blessed by the LORD.”
Genesis 26:31
And they got up early the next morning and swore an oath to each other. Then Isaac sent them on their way, and they left him in peace.
Genesis 34:21
“These men are at peace with us. Let them live and trade in our land; indeed, it is large enough for them. Let us take their daughters in marriage and give our daughters to them.
Genesis 44:17
But Joseph replied, “Far be it from me to do this. The man who was found with the cup will be my slave. The rest of you may return to your father in peace.”
Exodus 4:18
Then Moses went back to his father-in-law Jethro and said to him, “Please let me return to my brothers in Egypt to see if they are still alive.” “Go in peace,” Jethro replied.
Exodus 18:23
If you follow this advice and God so directs you, then you will be able to endure, and all these people can go home in peace.”
Exodus 20:24
You are to make for Me an altar of earth, and sacrifice on it your burnt offerings and peace offerings, your sheep and goats and cattle. In every place where I cause My name to be remembered, I will come to you and bless you.
Questions
What does Shalom mean in the Bible?
Shalom is the Hebrew word usually translated “peace.” It means wholeness and well-being, not only the absence of conflict. The word shalom itself does not appear in English Bibles; the count below is for “peace.”
How many times is Shalom in the Bible?
“Peace” appears 349 times in the Berean Standard Bible and 429 times in the King James Version.