Bible Dictionaries
Peacemakers
Holman Bible Dictionary
Those who actively work to bring about peace and reconciliation where there is hatred and enmity. God blesses peacemakers and declares them to be His children (Matthew 5:9 ). Those who work for peace share in Christ's ministry of bringing peace and reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Ephesians 2:14-15; Colossians 1:20 ).
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Bibliography Information
Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Peacemakers'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/hbd/p/peacemakers.html. 1991.