The word in Scripture

Peace in the Bible

The word peace appears 429 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Peace is wholeness and reconciliation, first between God and us, then within and among us. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What peace means in the Bible

Peace is wholeness and reconciliation, first between God and us, then within and among us.

Where the word peace appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word peace appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)”Psalms 7:4

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Isaiah 9:6

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”Isaiah 53:5

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”Jeremiah 29:11

“And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.”Matthew 10:13

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”John 14:27

“Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”John 20:21

“And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”Romans 16:20