Strong's Hebrew: 3073. יְהֹוָה (Yhvh Shalom) -- The LORD is Peace

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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

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

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see Yhvh and shalom.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from יְהוָֹה (YHWH, Jehovah) and שָׁלוֹם (shalom, peace).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the compound name Jehovah-Shalom. However, the concept of peace is represented in the Greek New Testament by the word εἰρήνη (eirēnē, Strong's Greek 1515), which is often used to describe the peace of God.

Usage: This proper noun is used as a name for an altar built by Gideon in Ophrah, as recorded in the Book of Judges.

Context: • Context: The name Jehovah-Shalom is found in the narrative of Gideon in the Book of Judges. After an angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and commissioned him to save Israel from the Midianites, Gideon built an altar to the LORD in response to the divine encounter.
• Biblical Reference: Judges 6:24 • "So Gideon built an altar to the LORD there and called it The LORD Is Peace. To this day it stands in Ophrah of the Abiezrites." (BSB)
• Significance: The name Jehovah-Shalom reflects the peace that comes from God's presence and assurance. In the context of Gideon's story, it signifies the peace and confidence Gideon received from God amidst the turmoil and oppression faced by Israel. The altar served as a memorial of God's promise and presence, symbolizing divine peace in the midst of conflict.
• Theological Implications: Jehovah-Shalom emphasizes the character of God as a source of peace. It highlights the belief that true peace is found in a relationship with God, who provides security and tranquility even in challenging circumstances. This name of God reassures believers of His peace that surpasses understanding, as referenced in other parts of Scripture.

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