The meaning of “מֵישָׁר”
Understanding mêyshâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness). - eve...
מֵישָׁר
agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness). - evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord - also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense - often adverbially) 1) evenness, uprightness, straightness, equity 1a) evenness, level, smoothness 1b) uprightness, equity 1c) rightly (as adv)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 29:17 | “I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.” Word: מֵישָׁר (mêyshâr) | |
| Psalms 75:2 | “When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.” Word: מֵישָׁר (mêyshâr) | |
| Proverbs 8:6 | “Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.” Word: מֵישָׁר (mêyshâr) | |
| Song of Solomon 7:9 | “And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth down sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.” Word: מֵישָׁר (mêyshâr) | |
| Isaiah 33:15 | “He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;” Word: מֵישָׁר (mêyshâr) |
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