3475. Yesher

Lexicon

Yesher: Uprightness, integrity, righteousness

Original Word: יֵשֶׁר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yesher
Pronunciation: YEH-sher
Phonetic Spelling: (yay'-sher)
Definition: Uprightness, integrity, righteousness
Meaning: Jesher

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the right; Jesher, an Israelite

From yashar; the right; Jesher, an Israelite:

see HEBREW yashar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yashar
Definition
"uprightness," a son of Caleb
NASB Translation
Jesher (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יֶ֫שֶׁר proper name, masculine (uprightness) son of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:18 (on pointing see Baer), ᵐ5 Ιωασαρ, ᵐ5^L Σαρ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָשַׁר (yashar), meaning "to be straight" or "upright."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Jesher, as it is a specific proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: Jesher is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Jesher is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. He is identified as one of the sons of Caleb, a prominent figure from the tribe of Judah. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and courage, particularly during the exploration of Canaan. Jesher's mention is brief, and he appears in the context of Caleb's descendants, highlighting the continuation of Caleb's lineage.

In 1 Chronicles 2:18, Jesher is listed among the sons of Caleb, alongside other siblings. The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to establish the heritage and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of family lineage in the biblical narrative. Jesher's inclusion in these records underscores the significance of Caleb's family in the history of Israel.

The name Jesher, meaning "upright," reflects a characteristic valued in biblical times, often associated with righteousness and moral integrity. While there is limited information about Jesher's life and deeds, his name contributes to the broader theme of uprightness and faithfulness found throughout the Scriptures.

Forms and Transliterations

יֵ֥שֶׁר ישר yê·šer yêšer Yesher

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 2:18
HEB: וְאֵ֣לֶּה בָנֶ֔יהָ יֵ֥שֶׁר וְשׁוֹבָ֖ב וְאַרְדּֽוֹן׃
NAS: were her sons: Jesher, Shobab,
KJV: her sons [are] these; Jesher, and Shobab,
INT: and these sons Jesher Shobab and Ardon

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3475
1 Occurrence

yê·šer — 1 Occ.