מֵישָׁר
me.shar (H4339)
uprightness
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The Hebrew word "me.shar" (H4339) conveys the concept of "uprightness." This term is rooted in the idea of being straight or level, implying a sense of moral and ethical integrity. In the context of the biblical semantic domain of Sin & Righteousness, "me.shar" suggests a state of being free from moral deviation or corruption. The word "me.shar" appears 19 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in various aspects of Jewish life and faith. Its usage spans different genres, including prophetic oracles, wisdom literature, and poetic expressions. This broad range of usage suggests that "me.shar" is a multifaceted concept that encompasses not only individual moral character but also societal and communal values. The emphasis on "uprightness" in "me.shar" highlights the importance of moral accountability and integrity in the Hebrew Bible. This concept is closely tied to the idea of justice, righteousness, and the pursuit of a virtuous life. By examining the occurrences of "me.shar" in the Bible, we can gain a deeper understanding of the values and principles that underpin Jewish ethics and morality.
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I know also, my God, that you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now I have seen with joy your people, who are present here, offer willingly to you.
He will judge the world in righteousness. He will administer judgment to the peoples in uprightness.
Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity.
Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?
When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly.
Say among the nations, “Yahweh reigns.” The world is also established. It can’t be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.
Let them sing before Yahweh, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.
The King’s strength also loves justice. You establish equity. You execute justice and righteousness in Jacob.
to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity;
Then you will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path.
Hear, for I will speak excellent things. The opening of my lips is for right things.
Don’t look at the wine when it is red, when it sparkles in the cup, when it goes down smoothly.
Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! They are right to love you.
Your mouth is like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips of those who are asleep.
The way of the just is uprightness. You who are upright make the path of the righteous level.
He who walks righteously and speaks blamelessly, he who despises the gain of oppressions, who gestures with his hands, refusing to take a bribe, who stops his ears from hearing of blood, and shuts his eyes from looking at evil—
I have not spoken in secret, in a place of the land of darkness. I didn’t say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I, Yahweh, speak righteousness. I declare things that are right.
At the end of years they will join themselves together; and the daughter of the king of the south will come to the king of the north to make an agreement; but she will not retain the strength of her arm. He will also not stand, nor will his arm; but she will be given up, with those who brought her, and he who became the father of her, and he who strengthened her in those times.