Shlama

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Shlama (Syriac: ܫܠܡܐ) is the Aramaic word for Peace. It is the original root basis of Shalom and eventually Salam [1]. Shlama reerences the idea of "tillingand planting peace, so it will grow," or the eschatological "peace that passes understanding." Shalom extends far beyond the absence of conflict, and references the bounty of one’s highest good.

The every day spoken language in Jesus’ day was Aramaic. The original Greek Biblical text uses eirene for peace, while Jesus said shlama.

In today's Assyrian community, when one sees another, they say Shlama 'loukh - peace be upon you (Western Assyrians have a different dialect, thus saying Shlomo instead).

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Great Adventure Study Group, By The International Bible Society, Page 37 [[1]]
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