Abstract
Swords turning into ploughshares is not peace – Peace (שָׁלֹום) in Isaiah 40−44. ‘Swords being turned into ploughshares’ are often portrayed as being tantamount to peace. Peace though has got a more extensive meaning than only the absence of war. Whilst war and destruction is on the forefront in Isaiah 1–39, the opposite is true in Isaiah 40–66. The intention of this article is therefore to demonstrate the extensive meaning of peace (שָׁלֹום) as it unfolds as a motive in Isaiah 40–66. Because of a lack of space, only the first three passages directly mentioning שָׁלֹום [peace] will be discussed. Even though this discussion will be incomplete, it will reveal that peace is not part of man’s normal state, that not everyone will experience peace and that there is a direct link between peace and the rule of God.
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The intention of this article is to demonstrate the extensive meaning of peace ( ) ָׁשֹלוםas it unfolds as a motive in Isaiah 40–66
In Bybel-wetenskaplike bronne word dieselfde idee aangetref. ’n Colloquium wat in 2005 oor Jesaja 2:1–5 gehou is, se neerslag is byvoorbeeld neergepen in die boek Isaiah’s vision of peace in Biblical and modern international relations (Cohen & Westbrook 2008)
Summary
Read online: Scan this QR code with your smart phone or mobile device to read online. In hierdie artikel word egter aangedui dat dit ’n onvolledige boodskap is omdat vrede meer inhou as die afwesigheid van oorlog. Aansluitend hierby stel Carlson (1997:1634) dit ook dat vrede die betekenis het van totale welstand en sekuriteit wat geassosieer word met die teenwoordigheid van God by sy volk.
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