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shalom

a Hebrew greeting meaning peace, used on meeting or parting

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Where does the word "shalom" come from? It comes from Hebrew shalom, and was adopted directly into English (1800s).

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Where does the word "shalom" come from? It comes from Hebrew shalom, and was adopted directly into English (1800s).

Shalom’s story begins in Hebrew: shalom meant “peace, wholeness.” Literally peace or wholeness, used as a greeting and farewell. It reached English by 1800s as shalom. Hebrew 'peace, wholeness', used as both hello and goodbye. Today, shalom means a Hebrew greeting meaning peace, used on meeting or parting.

  1. Stage 1 · Hebrew · ancient shalom "peace, wholeness", literally peace or wholeness, used as a greeting and farewell.
  2. Stage 2 · English · 1800s shalom "a greeting meaning peace", Hebrew 'peace, wholeness', used as both hello and goodbye.

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