– Coming from the Latin pax , through the verb pangere , to solidly establish, firm, conclude, has the sense of establishing an armistice by agreement, resolving an armistice by agreement between two belligerent parties.
– On the religious level, it is synonymous with friendship with God:
Tob 12:17 : But the angel said to them: “Peace be with you: do not be afraid”.
Wis 3 :9 : Those who put their trust in him will understand the truth, and those who are faithful will dwell with him in love.
Eclo 38,8 : Until the divine peace extends over the face of the earth.
– And from it comes:
Leviticus 26 : 6 : I will give peace to your land and your sleep will not be disturbed.
Num 6,26 : The Lord turn his face towards you and give you peace!
1Kings 2:33 : Their blood will return forever […] but to David, to his race and to his throne, the Lord will give peace forever.
Ps 28:11 : The Lord will bless his people, giving them peace!
Is 26,3.12 : Who has a firm character and keeps peace, because he has confidence in you.
Is 52,7 : How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces happiness.
Ez 34,25-26 : I will conclude a peace treaty with them.
Mal 2,5 : My alliance with Levi was a pact of life and prosperity and also of fear.
Rom 1 : 7: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
2Cor 1,2 : Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!
Phil 4 :7 : And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts.
– The fruit of the covenant with God is peace:
Gen 15:15 : As for you, you will go to your fathers in peace, and you will be buried in a happy old age.
Gen 43:23 : “Be calm”, he replied to them, “do not be afraid. He is your God”.
Jos 21:44 : And the Lord gave them rest throughout the entire land, as he had sworn to their fathers.
2Sm 7,1 : Now, when King David had just settled in his residence and the Lord had given him peace.
1Ch 22,9 : Behold, a son will be born to you, who will be a man of peace, for I will give him peace.
– Messianic times will be the time of peace:
Is 9,5-6 : And his name is: Admirable Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
Mq 5,4 : And so shall be peace.
Zc 9,9 : Rejoice, daughter of Zion […]; behold, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious.
– NT writers point to it as a sign of the Messiah:
Mt 10,12-13 : Entering a house, greet it: Peace to this house.
Lc 2,14 : Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to men, objects of benevolence.
Luke 19:38 : Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!
Jn 20,19.21.26 : Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them: “Peace be with you!”
Rom 15:32 : Then I will be able to come and see you with joy and, if it is the will of God, find some rest among you.
1Cor 14:33 : For God is not the God of confusion, but of peace.
2Cor 13,11 : Strive for perfection, take heart, be of one heart, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Eph 2,14-15 : Because he is our peace, he who made two peoples one.
Phl 4,9 : What you learned, received, heard and observed in me, this practice, and the God of peace will be with you.
1Th 5:23 : The God of peace grant you perfect holiness.
2Th 3:16 : The Lord of peace grant you peace at all times and under all circumstances.
– Jesus proclaims blessed are those who seek peace:
Mt 5:9: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God!
Lc 2,14 : Glory to God in the highest heaven and on earth peace to men, objects of benevolence.
Luke 10:6: If there is a peaceful man there, your peace will rest on him.
Lc 6,27-38 : Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.
– The Kingdom of God, based on peace, is the fruit of justice and love:
Is 32,17 : Justice will produce peace and law will ensure tranquility.
Rom 14:17 : The Kingdom of God is not food and drink, but righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Phl 1,10-11 : With which you may discern what is more perfect and become pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
Phil 4 :7 : And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts.
Heb 12:11 : Later, however, it brings to those who have been trained by it the best fruit of justice and peace.
Jas 3:18 : The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace for those who practice peace.
– After the resurrection, Jesus greets his disciples, wishing them peace:
Lc 24,36 : Peace be with you!
Jn 14:27 : Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give it to you as the world gives it.
Jn 16:33 : I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace.
Jn 20:19 : Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them: “Peace be with you!”
– They also preach peace to all:
Rom 12:18 : If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live in peace with all men.
Rom 14:19 : Let us therefore apply ourselves to what contributes to peace and mutual edification.
Rom 15:32 : I will be able to come and see you with joy and, if it is the will of God, find some rest among you.
1Cor 7,15 : In such a case, neither the brother nor the sister is linked. God has called you to live in peace.
1Cor 14:33 : For God is not the God of confusion, but of peace.
2Cor 13,11 : Strive for perfection, take heart, be of one heart, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Eph 4:3 : Be diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Phl 4,9 : What you learned, received, heard and observed in me, this practice, and the God of peace will be with you.
1Th 5, 13.23 : Have a singular love for them, in view of the office they hold. Keep peace among yourselves.
2Tm 2,22 : Flee youthful passions, pursue justice, faith, charity, peace.
Heb 12:14 : Seek peace with everyone and at the same time holiness, without which no one can see the Lord.
Jas 3,17-18 : Wisdom, however, which comes from above, is first pure, then peaceable.
1Pt 3,11 : Depart from evil and do good, seek peace.
