יֹֽשֶׁר
𐤉𐤔𐤓
yôsher
uprightness
Uprightness, straightness, or integrity—referring to the quality of moral rectitude, honesty, or fairness in conduct and judgment. The word denotes both literal and metaphorical straightness, most often used to describe ethical or just behavior, decisions, or paths.
Proverbs 4:11 · Word #6
Lexicon H3476
| Lemma | יֹשֶׁר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yôsher |
| Strong's | H3476 |
| Definition | Uprightness, straightness, or integrity—referring to the quality of moral rectitude, honesty, or fairness in conduct and judgment. The word denotes both literal and metaphorical straightness, most often used to describe ethical or just behavior, decisions, or paths. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | uprightness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3476-07
uprightness
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from ישר and denotes the quality or state of being straight or upright. "Uprightness" preserves the abstract singular sense and reflects the moral and ethical extension of the root’s idea of straightness. |
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