Aramaic Word Study – My Peace – Shaloma Dayli – Shen Lamed Mem Aleph Daleth Yod Lamed Yod
John 14:27: “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.”
I have always found this verse to be intriguing. Jesus said he would leave peace with his disciples and give them peace. Then he indicates this is a special peace, different than that which you find world. What is so special about this peace.
We need to examine this word peace and the word for world. In the Greek the word for peace is eirenen which is a quietness, a rest or a sense of oneness or wholeness. It is when all the essential parts are put together. When a mother’s teenage children all make it home by curfew and are safely in bed and even the family dog is safely tucked away in his place. Then that mother feels peace, her household is now safe and whole, that is Eirene. The word for world is kosmos which has various meanings. It could mean the world system, the way of the world, the entertainment of the world or the adornment of the world. In other words it is a peace which comes from the natural physical world. A full bank account, bills paid, health is good and no one pressuring you for services, that is a peace of the kosmos.
In the Aramaic the word used for peace is shalom which has a broad range of meaning and one could write a book on that word alone (which I plan to do). You really need to look at the context to determine just how shalom is to be used. It could mean well being, a tranquil mind, an end to hostilities between two people or nations. It could mean good health, a sense of wholeness, everything being in its proper place and so much more. Jesus said He would leave them with this peace.
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But then he adds this dyli shalom my own peace. Dyl is a personal possession, hence my personal possession of peace. The world cannot give this peace, because this peace belongs only to Jesus. I find one source of definition of the word shalom that fits, it is an end to an estranged relationship. When a relationship is estranged it is no longer a close relationship or an affectionate relationship. It is a relationship without any intimacy.
The promise that Jesus gave was that he would give his disciples peace of mind while carrying out his purpose on this earth. Despite poverty, no knowing where you next meal will come from, threats of persecution and even torture and death, Jesus will give them peace of mind. But He will also give them another peace, a restored relationship with the Father where they will experience that closeness, that affection and intimacy with the Father.
We face pressures and fears on our jobs, in our relationships, in our responsibilities. Today, I received a notice from the IRS that I owe them money and I have 15 days to come up with it. I felt a sense of peace, even though I haven’t figured out how I am going to pay it, but I feel peace about it. That is the peace that Jesus leaves us or has left us. But as I was driving my disability bus today I started thinking about some people on my route who have passed away this pass year and were close to my age, some younger. I wondered if I would live to see 2021. I am at an age that anything could happen, heart attack, stroke etc. Then my mind turned to Jesus and I suddenly felt His closeness, His intimacy, His love. I instantly understood what Paul meant when he said in Philippians 1:21: “For me to live is Christ, to die is gain.” In the Aramaic it reads: “For my life is for my Christ, if I die I have yuthrana from the Aramaic word yathar which is a word for stretching a rope, that is being attached. If I die I am still attached to Jesus. In other words Paul was attached to Jesus in this life and enjoying a constant companionship with Him. If he died, he would still be attached to Jesus only he would not be experiencing all the problems and headaches of this life.
I believe that is what Jesus was teaching His disciples. As long as they live on this earth, they will have the peace that an intimate relationship with him brings and when they die, well it is a gain in the sense that this relationship continues and is even more special as the cares of this world will not be a burden. There will be no letters from the IRS trying to rob you of the peace that Jesus leaves us here on earth.
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Thanks & Blessings, it means a lot to me!
Great feeling it is, when I understand that God is giving His peace to me so that I can always be in His intimate relationship. Thank you for making me realise this Truth.
I have one semester of Biblical Hebrew and that was long ago. So I just need some clarification on the Hebrew letters . I know that lamed yod means “my”. Like Eli -Jesus cry on the cross. My God. But I don’t understand the Daleth yod part. Can you explain?
I’ve been getting your emails for years now. Sometimes I am dhood at reading them daily. Other times life is busy. But whenever I feel prompted to read after some trouble in my life, it is exactly what I need! This one was exactly what I needed. I have a lot of trauma and this will sound silly, but the other day my 13 year old son thought it would be funny to jump scare his old momma. My body has been on high alert ever since 😔 Sleep has been rough, everything is a threat. I need the peace only Jesus can give. I’m going to keep turning this over to Him!
A message so greatly needed in today’s society.
I told my wife this morning of my two favorite books, Chaims book on silence and another author from a past generation.
Both authors keep your focus on the heart of God.
Modern Christianity turns your focus away not on his heart.
Found deep within the core of his heart is peace which nobody can manufacture.
After 53yrs of Christianity my only focus now are teachings which move me to his heart. The only place where peace is found.
Thank you Chaim.
Excellent! I have always been amazed at how Jesus was able to walk among throngs of crowds and pressing needy people, sleep in a boat rocked by a raging storm and keep his peace. Such a perfect example of the true Peace of Jesus. Still working on it after almost 50 years in Christ.
I’m an 82 yr. old widow on SS, been roped to Yeshua since I was 10. Just like I picture Yeshua with arms around His disciples saying”OUR Father who art in heaven, I pictured Yeshua, me and you saying”OUR Father who art in heaven pay Chaim’s IRS bill please. I had a bill for $1500 truck repair several months ago. A couple of days later a check came which paid that and had enough left over to pay my house taxes. I’m still not sure who the money was from, but the date on the check means my bill was already covered before I even knew the amount owed. I have several of your books and so enjoy and share the word studies. Love in our Messiah
Best word study yet!
Thanks brother. Shalom!
I bought four of your books and love them, looking forward to continue my studies with you
Chaim, how do I know that I have that intimate relationship with the Father? I don’t want to trick myself into thinking I have one, an I also know that certain feelings come an go, but is it faith? Having faith that I have intimacy with him?
Hi Huey,
I deal w/similar issues. I find comfort in the fact that John the baptist, who was filled w/the Spirit from the womb, at the end of his ministry and in prison wasn’t even sure if Jesus was the messiah?
When you pray the prayer of salvation you should have a’knowing’ that you are born again. When you pray you should talk to the Lord. It should be a conversation back and forth. Learn to hear the still small voice in your belly.
His peace in my heart is the only true peace that I long for on this earth. I love His peace more than any other peace. Thank You Jesus for making that possible for me in this flesh body while still on this earth.
Shalom. Thank you for expounding.
The article on peace is a good one. The Lord has been putting that word in my mind. It is one that is on going. It’s a daily gift to have.
Yesterday, the enemy of my soul was at war with me, so I talked to Father God to put the power of the blood of Jesus to cover me.
He heard my prayer and, seriously turned the tide and gave me a miraculous peace and comfort for the topping.
I love Him.
I so much enjoy your input on Hebrew. I am going through the 365 day Treasures of the Deep. I began again for the third time January 2024. So good.
Praise God. Passes all understanding
Really good teaching