Hebrew · H4339, G3717

מֵישָׁר

Evenness , i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord ; also straightness , i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially) · upright

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מֵישָׁרH4339evenness , i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord ; also straightness , i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)

Pronunciationmēšārîm

Straightness moves from physical evenness to moral rectitude and just dealing; primarily adverbial in use.

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ὀρθόςG3717upright

Pronunciationorthós

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What does מֵישָׁר (meyshar) mean in the Bible?

מֵישָׁר · ὀρθός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "straight, upright, morally right".

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What does מֵישָׁר · ὀρθός mean in the Bible?

מֵישָׁר · ὀρθός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "straight, upright, morally right".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4339, G3717?

H4339, G3717 is connected to 19 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. straight, upright, morally right

Strong'sH4339, G3717

Lexical occurrences19 verses

Source Gloss

straight, upright, morally right

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