◄ 3483. yesharah ►
Strong's Lexicon yesharah: Uprightness, integrity, straightness Original Word: יִשְׁרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: yishrah Pronunciation: yeh-shah-RAH Phonetic Spelling: (yish-raw') Definition: rectitude Meaning: Rectitude, uprightness, integrity. Word Origin: Derived from the root יָשַׁר (yashar), which means "to be straight" or "to be upright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2118: εὐθύτης (euthytēs) • meaning straightness, uprightness. • Strong's Greek Number 1343: δικαιοσύνη (dikaiosynē) • meaning righteousness, justice. The concept of יִשְׁרָה is foundational to the biblical narrative, underscoring the call for God's people to live in a manner that is consistent with His will and character. It serves as a reminder of the high ethical standards expected of those who seek to follow the divine path. Usage: The term יִשְׁרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of moral integrity and uprightness. It is often associated with righteousness and ethical conduct in accordance with divine standards. Context: יִשְׁרָה (yishrah) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of moral rectitude and integrity. It is closely related to the idea of living in a manner that is straight and upright, aligning with God's commandments and ethical expectations. This term is used to describe individuals who exhibit a life of righteousness and moral clarity, often in contrast to those who deviate from the path of righteousness. The concept of יִשְׁרָה is integral to the Hebrew understanding of a life pleasing to God, emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior and moral decision-making. In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, יִשְׁרָה is not merely an abstract ideal but a practical guide for living a life that reflects God's character and commands. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. of yashar Definition uprightness NASB Translation uprightness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְשָׁרָה] noun feminine uprightness; — בְּיִשְׁרַת לֵבָב 1 Kings 3:6 (for form see Bö§ 644 a Kö§ 90 (ii, 170)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uprightness Feminine or yashar; rectitude -- uprightness. see HEBREW yashar Forms and Transliterations וּבְיִשְׁרַ֥ת ובישרת ū·ḇə·yiš·raṯ ūḇəyišraṯ uveyishRat Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Kings 3:6 HEB: בֶּאֱמֶ֧ת וּבִצְדָקָ֛ה וּבְיִשְׁרַ֥ת לֵבָ֖ב עִמָּ֑ךְ NAS: and righteousness and uprightness of heart KJV: and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart INT: truth and righteousness and uprightness of heart toward 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3483 1 Occurrence ū·ḇə·yiš·raṯ — 1 Occ.