Strong's Lexicon shelem: Peace offering, fellowship offering Original Word: שֶׁלֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁלַם (shalám), meaning "to be complete" or "to make peace." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1515 (εἰρήνη, eirēnē): Often translated as "peace," reflecting the concept of harmony and reconciliation. - G2842 (κοινωνία, koinōnia): Translated as "fellowship," indicating communal sharing and partnership. Usage: The term "shelem" refers to a type of sacrifice in the Old Testament, specifically a peace or fellowship offering. This offering was a voluntary act of worship, expressing thanksgiving and communion with God. It symbolized peace and reconciliation between the offerer and God, often accompanied by a communal meal shared among the offerer, the priests, and sometimes the community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the peace offering was one of the three major types of sacrifices described in the Levitical law (Leviticus 3). Unlike sin offerings, which were mandatory for atonement, peace offerings were voluntary and expressed gratitude, vows, or freewill devotion. The offering typically involved the sacrifice of an animal, with portions burned on the altar and others consumed by the priests and the offerer. This practice underscored the communal and relational aspects of worship in Israelite society, emphasizing fellowship with God and among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shalem Definition to be complete NASB Translation completed (1), deliver in full (1), put an end (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deliver, finish (Aramaic) corresponding to shalam; to complete, to restore -- deliver, finish. see HEBREW shalam Forms and Transliterations הַשְׁלֵ֕ם השלם וְהַשְׁלְמַֽהּ׃ והשלמה׃ שְׁלִֽם׃ שלם׃ haš·lêm hashLem hašlêm šə·lim šəlim sheLim vehashleMah wə·haš·lə·mah wəhašləmahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:16 HEB: מִתְבְּנֵ֖א וְלָ֥א שְׁלִֽם׃ NAS: it has been under construction and it is not [yet] completed.' KJV: and [yet] it is not finished. INT: has been under is not finished Ezra 7:19 Daniel 5:26 3 Occurrences |
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