4339. meshar

Lexicon

meshar: Uprightness, equity, fairness, level path

Original Word: מֵישָׁר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: meyshar
Pronunciation: may-shar'
Phonetic Spelling: (may-shawr')
Definition: Uprightness, equity, fairness, level path
Meaning: evenness, prosperity, concord, straightness, rectitude

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, things that are righteously, things, sweetly

From yashar; evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially) -- agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness).

see HEBREW yashar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yashar
Definition
evenness, uprightness, equity
NASB Translation
equity (8), peaceful arrangement (1), right things (1), rightly (1), sincerity (1), smooth (1), smoothly (2), things that are upright (1), uprightly (1), uprightness (1), what is right (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[מֵישָׁר] noun masculine evenness, uprightness, equity; — only plural: מֵשָׁרִים Proverbs 1:3; elsewhere מֵישָׁרִים Isaiah 26:7 17t.; —

1 evenness, level Isaiah 26:7, of path of righteous (in the future), figurative for free from difficulties; smoothness, of the flow of wine, ׳בְּמ Proverbs 23:31; ׳למ Cant 7:10.

2 in ethical sense, uprightness, equity, as taught in the school of wisdom Proverbs 8:6, "" צֶדֶק Proverbs 1:3; Proverbs 2:9; of government ׳(ב)מ Psalm 9:9; Psalm 58:2; Psalm 75:3; Psalm 96:10; Psalm 99:4; of speech Isaiah 33:15; Proverbs 23:16; of Yahweh's promises Isaiah 45:19; ׳רצה מ 1 Chronicles 29:17 have pleasure in equity; ׳עשׂה מ Daniel 11:6 make an equitable arrangement.

3 adverb rightly, with חזה Psalm 17:2; אהב Songs 1:4.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁר (yashar), which means to be straight or right.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1343 (δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosynē): This Greek term is often translated as "righteousness" and shares a similar semantic range with מֵישָׁר (meyshar), emphasizing justice, moral integrity, and the state of being right with God.
• G2112 (εὐθύς, euthys): Meaning "straight" or "immediately," this term reflects the idea of directness and straightforwardness, akin to the concept of straightness in מֵישָׁר (meyshar).
• G2117 (εὐθύτης, euthytēs): This Greek word denotes straightness or uprightness, closely aligning with the moral and ethical dimensions of מֵישָׁר (meyshar).

In summary, מֵישָׁר (meyshar) is a multifaceted term that captures the essence of righteousness, fairness, and prosperity, both in individual conduct and in the broader societal context. It underscores the biblical ideal of living in harmony with God's will, resulting in a life marked by integrity and peace.

Usage: The word מֵישָׁר (meyshar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe qualities of fairness, integrity, and righteousness. It often appears in poetic and wisdom literature, emphasizing the virtues of living a life aligned with divine principles.

Context: • מֵישָׁר (meyshar) is a noun that appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often associated with the qualities of justice and righteousness. It is used to describe the moral character of individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and the resulting harmony and prosperity that follow such a life.
• In the Psalms and Proverbs, מֵישָׁר (meyshar) is frequently linked with the path of the righteous, contrasting with the crooked ways of the wicked. For example, in Proverbs 8:6, wisdom speaks of uttering things that are "right" (meyshar), highlighting the alignment of wisdom with truth and justice.
• The term also appears in contexts that describe the ideal state of society or the desired qualities of leadership, where fairness and equity are paramount. In Isaiah 26:7, the path of the righteous is described as level (meyshar), symbolizing the smooth and just way prepared by God for His people.
• מֵישָׁר (meyshar) is not only a descriptor of moral and ethical behavior but also conveys the idea of prosperity and well-being that result from living in accordance with divine principles. This holistic view of righteousness includes both personal integrity and communal harmony.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ במישרים׃ וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים וּמֵישָׁרִ֖ים וּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ ומישרים ומישרים׃ לְמֵישָׁרִ֑ים למישרים מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים מֵישָׁרִ֑ים מֵישָׁרִ֖ים מֵישָׁרִ֥ים מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ מישרים מישרים׃ bə·mê·šā·rîm bemeishaRim bəmêšārîm lə·mê·šā·rîm lemeishaRim ləmêšārîm mê·šā·rîm meishaRim mêšārîm ū·mê·šā·rîm umeishaRim ūmêšārîm

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 29:17
HEB: בֹּחֵ֣ן לֵבָ֔ב וּמֵישָׁרִ֖ים תִּרְצֶ֑ה אֲנִ֗י
NAS: and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity
KJV: in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart
INT: you try the heart uprightness and delight I

Psalm 9:8
HEB: יָדִ֥ין לְ֝אֻמִּ֗ים בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: for the peoples with equity.
KJV: to the people in uprightness.
INT: will execute the peoples equity

Psalm 17:2
HEB: עֵ֝ינֶ֗יךָ תֶּחֱזֶ֥ינָה מֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: Let Your eyes look with equity.
KJV: behold the things that are equal.
INT: your eyes look equity

Psalm 58:1
HEB: צֶ֭דֶק תְּדַבֵּר֑וּן מֵישָׁרִ֥ים תִּ֝שְׁפְּט֗וּ בְּנֵ֣י
NAS: Do you judge uprightly, O sons
KJV: do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons
INT: righteousness speak uprightly avenge sons

Psalm 75:2
HEB: מוֹעֵ֑ד אֲ֝נִ֗י מֵישָׁרִ֥ים אֶשְׁפֹּֽט׃
NAS: It is I who judge with equity.
KJV: I will judge uprightly.
INT: an appointed I equity judge

Psalm 96:10
HEB: יָדִ֥ין עַ֝מִּ֗ים בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: the peoples with equity.
KJV: he shall judge the people righteously.
INT: will judge the peoples equity

Psalm 98:9
HEB: בְּצֶ֑דֶק וְ֝עַמִּ֗ים בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: And the peoples with equity.
KJV: the world, and the people with equity.
INT: righteousness and the peoples equity

Psalm 99:4
HEB: אַ֭תָּה כּוֹנַ֣נְתָּ מֵישָׁרִ֑ים מִשְׁפָּ֥ט וּ֝צְדָקָ֗ה
NAS: You have established equity; You have executed
KJV: thou dost establish equity, thou executest
INT: You have established equity justice and righteousness

Proverbs 1:3
HEB: צֶ֥דֶק וּ֝מִשְׁפָּ֗ט וּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: Righteousness, justice and equity;
KJV: justice, and judgment, and equity;
INT: Righteousness justice and equity

Proverbs 2:9
HEB: צֶ֣דֶק וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים כָּל־ מַעְגַּל־
NAS: and justice And equity [and] every
KJV: and judgment, and equity; [yea], every good
INT: righteousness and justice and equity every course

Proverbs 8:6
HEB: וּמִפְתַּ֥ח שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י מֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: of my lips [will reveal] right things.
KJV: of my lips [shall be] right things.
INT: and the opening of my lips right

Proverbs 23:16
HEB: בְּדַבֵּ֥ר שְׂ֝פָתֶ֗יךָ מֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: When your lips speak what is right.
KJV: when thy lips speak right things.
INT: speak your lips what

Proverbs 23:31
HEB: עֵינ֑וֹ יִ֝תְהַלֵּ֗ךְ בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: When it goes down smoothly;
KJV: [when] it moveth itself aright.
INT: his colour goes smoothly

Songs 1:4
HEB: דֹדֶ֙יךָ֙ מִיַּ֔יִן מֵישָׁרִ֖ים אֲהֵבֽוּךָ׃ ס
NAS: wine. Rightly do they love
KJV: more than wine: the upright love
INT: your love wine Rightly love

Songs 7:9
HEB: הוֹלֵ֥ךְ לְדוֹדִ֖י לְמֵישָׁרִ֑ים דּוֹבֵ֖ב שִׂפְתֵ֥י
NAS: It goes [down] smoothly for my beloved,
KJV: that goeth [down] sweetly, causing the lips
INT: goes my beloved smoothly Flowing the lips

Isaiah 26:7
HEB: אֹ֥רַח לַצַּדִּ֖יק מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים יָשָׁ֕ר מַעְגַּ֥ל
NAS: of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One,
KJV: of the just [is] uprightness: thou, most upright,
INT: the way of the righteous is smooth Upright the path

Isaiah 33:15
HEB: צְדָק֔וֹת וְדֹבֵ֖ר מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים מֹאֵ֞ס בְּבֶ֣צַע
NAS: and speaks with sincerity, He who rejects
KJV: and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth
INT: righteously and speaks sincerity rejects gain

Isaiah 45:19
HEB: צֶ֔דֶק מַגִּ֖יד מֵישָׁרִֽים׃
NAS: Declaring things that are upright.
KJV: I declare things that are right.
INT: righteousness Declaring things

Daniel 11:6
HEB: הַצָּפ֔וֹן לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת מֵישָׁרִ֑ים וְלֹֽא־ תַעְצֹ֞ר
NAS: to carry out a peaceful arrangement. But she will not retain
KJV: to make an agreement: but she shall not retain
INT: of the North to carry A peaceful nor retain

19 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 4339
19 Occurrences

bə·mê·šā·rîm — 4 Occ.
lə·mê·šā·rîm — 1 Occ.
mê·šā·rîm — 11 Occ.
ū·mê·šā·rîm — 3 Occ.