מֵישָׁר
me.sharuprightnessHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine19 occurrences6 books19 verses
Definition
from H3474; evenness, i.e. (figuratively) prosperity or concord; also straightness, i.e. (figuratively) rectitude (only in plural with singular sense; often adverbially)
Traditional renderings: agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness).
Traditional renderings: agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, (things that are) right(-eously, things), sweetly, upright(-ly, -ness).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מֵישָׁר:
- εὐθύςeuthus“Straight”50%
- δικαιοσύνηdikaiosunē“righteousness”25%
- ἀλήθειαalētheia“truth”25%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
19 total
- 1 Chronicles 29:17וּמֵישָׁרִ֖ים · in uprightnessI know, my God, that You test the heart and delight in uprightness. All these things I have given willingly and with an upright heart, and now I have seen Your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to You.
- Psalm 9:8בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · with equityHe judges the world with justice; He governs the people with equity.
- Psalm 17:2מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · what is rightMay my vindication come from Your presence; may Your eyes see what is right.
- Psalm 58:1מֵישָׁרִ֥ים · uprightlyFor the choirmaster. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” A Miktam of David. Do you indeed speak justly, O rulers? Do you judge uprightly, O sons of men?
- Psalm 75:2מֵישָׁרִ֥ים · fairly“When I choose a time, I will judge fairly.
- Psalm 96:10בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · with equityDeclare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.
- Psalm 98:9בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · with equity…before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
- Psalm 99:4מֵישָׁרִ֑ים · equityThe mighty King loves justice. You have established equity; You have exercised justice and righteousness in Jacob.
- Proverbs 1:3וּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · and equity…and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.
- Proverbs 2:9וּ֝מֵישָׁרִ֗ים · and equityThen you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.
- Proverbs 8:6מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · [will reveal] rightListen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right.
- Proverbs 23:16מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · what is rightMy inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
- Proverbs 23:31בְּמֵישָׁרִֽים׃Do not gaze at wine while it is red, when it sparkles in the cup and goes down smoothly.
- Song of Solomon 1:4מֵישָׁרִ֖ים · It is only rightTake me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. It is only right that they adore you.
- Song of Solomon 7:9לְמֵישָׁרִ֑ים · smoothly…and your mouth like the finest wine. May it flow smoothly to my beloved, gliding gently over lips and teeth.
- Isaiah 26:7מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים · is levelThe path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
- Isaiah 33:15מֵֽישָׁרִ֑ים · with sincerityHe who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—
- Isaiah 45:19מֵישָׁרִֽים׃ · what is rightI have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.
- Daniel 11:6מֵישָׁרִ֑ים · the agreementAfter some years they will form an alliance, and the daughter of the king of the South will go to the king of the North to seal the agreement. But his daughter will not retain her position of power, nor will his strength endure. At that time she will be given up, along with her royal escort and her father and the one who supported her.