N15
We are to pursue peace with our neighbor.
Category: Neighbours & Brothers
Type: Positive
Form: Explicit
Source dataset: Old Testament
Uniqueness: Not unique
Classical commandment: No
New Covenant Literal Application
Applies to Person Categories: Everyone
Literal Application: mandated
More explanation about New Covenant Literal Application
The New Covenant Literal Application Code (NCLA) is an interpretive guide used by the authors to indicate which person categories a mitzvah applies to, and at what level of literal compliance.
It combines person categories such as Jewish, K'rov Yisrael, and Gentile, together with male/female distinctions and an application level such as mandated, recommended, optional, or prohibited.
This code reflects the authors' interpretive opinion and is provided for prayerful consideration. On this page, the technical code is summarized into plain language to help new readers understand it more easily.
Detailed codes: GFm - Gentile female, mandated | GMm - Gentile male, mandated | JFm - Jewish female, mandated | JMm - Jewish male, mandated | KFm - K'rovat Yisrael female, mandated | KMm - K'rov Yisrael male, mandated
Bible references
Key NT Scriptures
- Hebrews 12:14
- Matthew 5:9
- Matthew 10:12-13
- 1 Peter 3:10-11
- Romans 12:18
- Romans 14:9
Key OT Scriptures
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Psalms 122:6
Supportive NT Scriptures
- Galatians 5:22-23
Supportive OT Scriptures
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Psalms 34:13-15
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Commentary
Rabbi Michael Rudolph
The Hebrew word for "peace" is " shalom ," and the Greek word is " ireinei ." Ireinei connotes harmony and tranquility, while shalom includes that, but also connotes completeness and soundness. Neither of the words is limited to the absence of turmoil and strife. "Peace" is an attribute of God with which He desires to bless us, for we read in Philippians 4:7 : Then God's shalom, passing all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with the Messiah Yeshua. God created us in His image and, as with so many of God's attributes, He desires that, over time, we develop to become more like Him. A first step in emulating God in His attribute of peace is to acquire it from Him. The next step is to live in peace with our neighbor, and the ultimate step is to actively pursue peace and become a peacemaker. Considering the expanded definition of "peace" in the Hebrew and Greek, being a peacemaker is more than mediating conflicts (although it is a part). Being a peacemaker, from a Biblical perspective, involves caring for our neighbor in such a way as to enhance his completeness, his tranquility, and his safety.
Classical commentators
This Mitzvah is not addressed by any of the classical commentators.
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