שָׁלוֹם šālōm) is a hebrew word meaning peace and can be used idiomatically to mean hello and goodbye Shalom embraces completeness, soundness, welfare, safety, tranquillity, friendship, and covenantal harmony Across some 237 old testament occurrences it describes right relationship with god, neighbor, and creation, extending from internal serenity to societal order. The hebrew word shalom is one of the most recognizable terms from jewish culture and the bible, yet its profound meaning extends far beyond the simple english translation of peace. Shalom means peace, and is rooted in the word (shaleim), which means completion Without peace, there can be no completion.
Along with truth and justice, peace is among the most hallowed jewish values The hebrew word for peace, shalom (שׁלום) is derived from a root denoting wholeness or completeness, and its frame of reference throughout jewish literature is bound up with the notion of shelemut, perfection. Shalom means peace in hebrew and is deeply connected to the jewish faith It also means hello and goodbye.
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