Strong's Lexicon yosher: Uprightness, integrity, straightness Original Word: ישֶׁר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁר (yashar), meaning "to be straight" or "upright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2118 (εὐθύτης, euthytēs) - meaning "straightness" or "uprightness." - G1343 (δικαιοσύνη, dikaiosynē) - meaning "righteousness." Usage: The Hebrew word "yosher" conveys the idea of moral integrity, uprightness, and righteousness. It is often used to describe a state of ethical and moral rectitude, reflecting a life lived in accordance with God's laws and principles. In the biblical context, "yosher" is associated with honesty, fairness, and justice, emphasizing a life that aligns with divine standards. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, "yosher" was a highly valued trait, reflecting the community's emphasis on living in accordance with God's covenant. The concept of uprightness was integral to maintaining social harmony and justice, as it was believed that living righteously would bring blessings and favor from God. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on community and relational integrity, where "yosher" was seen as essential for both personal and communal well-being. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yashar Definition straightness, uprightness NASB Translation correctly (1), honest (1), integrity (1), justly due (1), right (1), upright (1), uprightness (8), what is justly due (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs י֫שֶׁר noun masculinePsalm 25:21 straightness, uprightness; — ישֶׁר Proverbs 2:13 11t.; suffix יָשְׁרוֺ Job 33:23; Proverbs 14:2; — 1 straightness, evenness, of paths (with moral implication) Proverbs 2:13; Proverbs 4:11. 2 rightness, uprightness Proverbs 17:26; תֹּם וָישֶׁר Psalm 25:21; of words, spoken Job 6:25, written Ecclesiastes 12:10; of the moral walk בישׁר(וׅ 1 Kings 9:4; Proverbs 14:2; ישֶׁרלִֿבִּי Job 33:3; ישׁר לבב Deuteronomy 9:5; Psalm 119:7; 1 Chronicles 29:17: — on Psalm 111:8 see יָשָׁר 4. 3. what is due, right Job 33:23; Proverbs 11:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance equity, meet, right, uprightness From yashar; the right -- equity, meet, right, upright(-ness). see HEBREW yashar Forms and Transliterations בְּ֭יָשְׁרוֹ בְּיֹ֣שֶׁר בְּיֹ֤שֶׁר בישר בישרו וָיֹ֥שֶׁר וּבְיֹ֔שֶׁר וּבְיֹ֙שֶׁר֙ ובישר וישר יָשְׁרֽוֹ׃ יֹ֑שֶׁר יֹ֖שֶׁר יֹֽשֶׁר־ יֹֽשֶׁר׃ ישר ישר־ ישר׃ ישרו׃ מִ֝יֹּ֗שֶׁר מישר bə·yā·šə·rōw bə·yō·šer bəyāšərōw beyashero bəyōšer beYosher mî·yō·šer mîyōšer miYosher ū·ḇə·yō·šer ūḇəyōšer uveYosher vaYosher wā·yō·šer wāyōšer yā·šə·rōw yāšərōw yasheRo yō·šer yō·šer- yōšer yōšer- YosherLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 9:5 HEB: לֹ֣א בְצִדְקָתְךָ֗ וּבְיֹ֙שֶׁר֙ לְבָ֣בְךָ֔ אַתָּ֥ה NAS: It is not for your righteousness or for the uprightness of your heart KJV: Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, INT: for your righteousness the uprightness of your heart you 1 Kings 9:4 1 Chronicles 29:17 Job 6:25 Job 33:3 Job 33:23 Psalm 25:21 Psalm 119:7 Proverbs 2:13 Proverbs 4:11 Proverbs 11:24 Proverbs 14:2 Proverbs 17:26 Ecclesiastes 12:10 14 Occurrences |
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