Strong’s H3474

יָשַׁר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yashar

Pronunciation

yah-SHAR

Definition

To be straight, right, upright, pleasing

Meaning

to be straight, even, to be, right, pleasant, prosperous

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yashar" primarily means to be straight or right. It conveys the idea of being upright, correct, or pleasing, often in a moral or ethical sense. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is frequently used to describe actions, paths, or ways that align with God's will and commandments. It can also refer to physical straightness or correctness.

Bible references

Judges 14:3;Judges 14:7;1 Samuel 6:12;1 Samuel 18:20;1 Samuel 18:26;2 Samuel 17:4;1 Kings 6:35;1 Kings 9:12;1 Chronicles 13:4;2 Chronicles 30:4;2 Chronicles 32:30;Job 37:3;Psalm 5:8;Psalm 119:128;Proverbs 3:6;Proverbs 4:25;Proverbs 9:15;Proverbs 11:5;Proverbs 15:21;Isaiah 40:3;Isaiah 45:2;Isaiah 45:13;Jeremiah 18:4;Jeremiah 27:5;Habakkuk 2:4