Bible Verses About "What Is Shalom in the Bible"
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace that encompasses wholeness, well-being, prosperity, and harmony in every dimension of life — spiritual, relational, and physical.
Shalom is the Hebrew word for peace that encompasses wholeness, well-being, prosperity, and harmony in every dimension of life — spiritual, relational, and physical.
"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, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." — Isaiah 9:6 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is Shalom in the Bible?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
"For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us... And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them that were nigh."
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
Related Questions & Their Verses
What Is Peace in the Bible?
Romans 5:1 · Philippians 4:6-7 · John 14:27
What Is Reconciliation in the Bible?
Romans 5:10-11 · 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 · Colossians 1:21-22
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 · Matthew 28:5-6 · 1 Corinthians 15:14
Is Jesus God?
John 1:1 · John 10:30 · Colossians 2:9
What Is the Trinity?
Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14 · Matthew 3:16-17
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
John 14:26 · Galatians 5:22-23 · Acts 1:8
Explore this question from another angle
Related Reading
Continue your study with related content from across our library:
What Does Jehovah-Shalom Mean?
Theology & Doctrine
What Is the Doctrine of Election?
Theology & Doctrine
What Is Covenant Theology?
Theology & Doctrine
Shalom (שָׁלוֹם (Shalom))
Complete peace, wholeness, well-being, and harmony with God
Strong's H7965 — Shalom
שָׁלוֹם (Shalom) • Complete peace, wholeness, well-being, and harmony with God
2 Timothy 3:16-17 — Meaning & Devotional
Scripture
Keep Going
Continue Exploring Scripture
You've found one resource — here are more ways to go deeper into God's Word.
Today's Verse
Start each day with a hand-picked KJV verse and reflection.
Verses by Topic
Find what the Bible says about love, anxiety, strength, and 500+ more topics.
Bible Miracles
Discover the signs and wonders of God recorded in Scripture.
Angels & Spiritual Warfare
Angels, demons, and the armor of God — what the KJV really teaches about the unseen battle.
Bible Genealogies & Family Trees
Visual KJV family trees — the line of Jesus, the sons of Noah, the twelve tribes, and more.
Women of the Bible
Eve, Sarah, Ruth, Esther, Mary — the matriarchs, prophetesses, queens, and disciples of Scripture.