Shalom!

Shalom, kinda like aloha, is how you say hello and goodbye in contemporary Hebrew. Because of this, some of the significance and weight of this word has rubbed off. 

You might already know that Shalom means peace in Hebrew. But it's not like hippy "Peace Dude!" It is a greeting or parting in peace - under the covenant.

This is critical concept to understand if you want to truly understand some scriptural passages.

Numbers 6 : 23 - 27

23 Speak unto Aaron and unto his sons, saying, On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them,

24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:

25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

27 And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel; and I will bless them.

Isaiah 9 : 6 -7

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no bend, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

I'm sure you could think of more. Thought I would share . . .

I truly and with love, say to you in parting - Shalom and Shabbat Shalom!