Strong's Lexicon meshar: Uprightness, equity, fairness, level path Original Word: מֵישָׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁר (yashar), meaning "to be straight" or "upright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2118 (εὐθύτης, euthytēs): Meaning "straightness" or "uprightness," often used in the New Testament to describe moral integrity and righteousness. Usage: The Hebrew word "meshar" conveys the idea of straightness or evenness, often used metaphorically to describe moral integrity, fairness, and justice. It implies a sense of righteousness and ethical conduct, aligning with God's standards. In the context of paths or ways, it suggests a level or smooth path, free from obstacles, symbolizing a life lived in accordance with divine principles. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of "meshar" was integral to the community's understanding of justice and righteousness. The Israelites were called to live in a manner that reflected God's character, which included fairness and equity in their dealings with one another. This was particularly important in a covenant community where social justice and moral integrity were seen as expressions of faithfulness to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, things that are righteously, things, sweetlyFrom 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 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 ūmêšārîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Psalm 17:2 Psalm 58:1 Psalm 75:2 Psalm 96:10 Psalm 98:9 Psalm 99:4 Proverbs 1:3 Proverbs 2:9 Proverbs 8:6 Proverbs 23:16 Proverbs 23:31 Songs 1:4 Songs 7:9 Isaiah 26:7 Isaiah 33:15 Isaiah 45:19 Daniel 11:6 19 Occurrences |
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