The Difference Between simchâh and shâlôwm
Within the Hebrew of the Bible, simchâh (שִׂמְחָה, H8057) and shâlôwm (שָׁלוֹם, H7965) are related but distinct concepts. simchâh is most often rendered "exceeding", while shâlôwm emphasizes "do". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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שִׂמְחָה vs שָׁלוֹם
simchâh and shâlôwm
שִׂמְחָה
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
H8057
Exegetical Meaning
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival) | Etymology: from H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ); | KJV: [idiom] exceeding(-ly), gladness, joy(-fulness), mirth, pleasure, rejoice(-ing).
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שָׁלוֹם
safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
H7965
Exegetical Meaning
safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace | Etymology: or שָׁלֹם; from H7999 (שָׁלַם); | KJV: [idiom] do, familiar, [idiom] fare, favour, [phrase] friend, [idiom] great, (good) health, ([idiom] perfect, such as be at) peace(-able, -ably), prosper(-ity, -ous), rest, safe(-ty), salute, welfare, ([idiom] all is, be) well, [idiom] wholly.
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