מֵישָׁר
Evenness , i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord ; also straightness , i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)
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What does מֵישָׁר (mēšārîm) mean in the Bible?
מֵישָׁר (mēšārîm) is a Hebrew word meaning "evenness , i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord ; also straightness , i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)". evenness, i. This term runs through the canonical themes of Justice.
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Meaning
Straightness moves from physical evenness to moral rectitude and just dealing; primarily adverbial in use.
evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially) BDB: evenness Usage: agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness).
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Biblical Occurrences
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