Peace offerings

(Hebrews shelamim), detailed regulations regarding given in Leviticus 3; 7:11-21, 29-34. They were of three kinds, (1) eucharistic or thanksgiving offerings, expressive of gratitude for blessings received; (2) in fulfilment of a vow, but expressive also of thanks for benefits recieved; and (3) free-will offerings, something spontaneously devoted to God.

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) A state of quiet or tranquility; freedom from disturbance or agitation; calm; repose

2. (v.) Exemption from, or cessation of, war with public enemies.

3. (v.) Public quiet, order, and contentment in obedience to law.

4. (v.) Exemption from, or subjection of, agitating passions; tranquility of mind or conscience.

5. (v.) Reconciliation; agreement after variance; harmony; concord.

6. (v. t. & i.) To make or become quiet; to be silent; to stop.