The name YHWH-Shalom, meaning The Lord is Peace or God our Peace, describes a specific aspect of God's character as the source of tranquility and wholeness. Revealed in Psalm 23 through imagery of green pastures and still waters, and in Gideon's narrative amid turmoil, YHWH-Shalom highlights God's provision of comfort and rest. As one of eight descriptions in Psalm 23, this name serves as a signpost of His attributes, encouraging faith and reminding us of His nature. Bearing His name imposes a responsibility to reflect peace in our words, deeds, and attitudes, honoring Him by embodying the divine characteristics His names represent.

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The Third Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The name of God, YHWH-Shalom, revealed in Psalm 23, signifies "The Lord is Peace." This name is one of the eight specific descriptions of God's nature found in the first five verses of the psalm, highlighting His role as a source of peace and comfort. Through such names, God conveys distinct aspects of His character, providing building blocks of knowledge to strengthen and encourage faith. Each name, including YHWH-Shalom, serves as a signpost of His attributes, reminding us of what we can expect Him to do and what He requires of us in our response to Him. Bearing His name, as we do through our spiritual connection, imposes a responsibility to reflect the quality of peace and other divine characteristics in our words, deeds, and attitudes, as emphasized by the third commandment.

The Names of God

'Ready Answer' by Martin G. Collins

The name YHWH-Shalom, meaning LORD Our Peace, is one of the many Hebrew names used in Scripture to describe a specific aspect of God's character. It reflects His nature as the source of peace, revealing an attribute that demands reverence and honor. Among the various names of God, YHWH-Shalom emphasizes His ability to bring tranquility and wholeness, underscoring the importance of recognizing and worshiping Him for who He is through the attributes His names represent.

The Third Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The name YHWH-Shalom reveals a profound aspect of God's nature, emphasizing His role in granting peace. As seen in Psalm 23:2, this name speaks of Him giving us peace, reflecting His ability to bring calm and rest to our lives. Through YHWH-Shalom, God demonstrates His loving providence, guiding us to a state of tranquility amidst life's turmoil. This name serves as a reminder of His desire to restore harmony, showing us an essential part of His character that we can trust and seek in our daily walk with Him.

The Commandments (Part Four)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The name YHWH-Shalom, meaning God our peace, emerges in the narrative of Gideon, where peace was desperately needed. In that context, God revealed Himself to Gideon, declaring, "I am YHWH-Shalom," addressing the specific need for peace in their situation. This name also appears in Psalm 23:2, where it is reflected in the imagery of God making one lie down in green pastures and leading beside still waters, indicating the provision of peace. Through this name, God reveals an essential attribute of His nature, offering comfort and rest to His people in times of turmoil.

The Third Commandment: Idolatry

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

In the the Third Commandment, God's name describes His character, attributes, and nature. If we bear God's name, we must reflect His image and His character.

Holiness (Part 1)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

To appropriate the name of God means to represent His attributes, character and nature. Our behavior must imitate Christ just as Christ revealed God the Father.

Why Did Jesus Say 'Peace to You'?

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Jesus as High Priest was blessing His disciples with peace, as well as declaring Himself to be the Messiah. If we lack peace, we must examine our connection to Him.

Resistance (Part Two): Solutions

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Moses, Jonah, David, and Gideon demonstrated resistance to God's prompts, indicating that they initially feared men more than they feared God.

The Peacemakers

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

When people are not in a right relationship with God, peace is impossible. Sin (the breaking of the law or covenant) automatically breaks the peace.