“He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”
— Psalms 23:2· David
What Does the Bible Say About Peace?
The Hebrew word shalom means more than absence of conflict — it means wholeness, completeness. These verses show every dimension of biblical peace.
21 verses·4 eras·12 promises
Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, for you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety. For the Chief Musician, with the flutes. A Psalm by David.”
— Psalms 4:8· David
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
“Mercy and truth meet together. Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
“For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
— Psalms 30:5· David
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.”
“"Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."”
— Luke 2:14Promise
“He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.”
— Matthew 12:20Promise
“"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.”
— Matthew 11:28Promise
“But it was appropriate to celebrate and be glad, for this, your brother, was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.'"”
— Luke 15:32· father
“"Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;”
“I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world."”
— John 16:33Promise
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don't let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.”
— John 14:27Promise
“Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
— John 11:25Promise
“"Don't think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn't come to send peace, but a sword.”
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
— Matthew 5:9Promise
Apostolic Era (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:7Promise
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.”
— Romans 15:13Prayer
revelation
“He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first things have passed away."”
— Revelation 21:4Promise
“I heard the voice from heaven saying, "Write, 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.'" "Yes," says the Spirit, "that they may rest from their labors; for their works follow with them."”
— Revelation 14:13Promise
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