הַ/יָּשָׁ֖ר
𐤄/𐤉𐤔𐤓
yâshâr
the right
Fundamentally, 'yashar' denotes what is straight, level, or direct—both in the physical and metaphorical sense. In extended usage, it signifies moral uprightness, integrity, honesty, or that which accords with ethical or communal norms. It is used to describe persons, actions, judgment, paths, and even speech or thoughts that are considered just or right. In rare instances, the term serves as a proper noun (as in the Book of Jashar), implying those regarded as upright or distinguished.
2 Chronicles 34:2 · Word #2
Lexicon H3477
| Lemma | יָשָׁר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤔𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yâshâr |
| Strong's | H3477 |
| Definition | Fundamentally, 'yashar' denotes what is straight, level, or direct—both in the physical and metaphorical sense. In extended usage, it signifies moral uprightness, integrity, honesty, or that which accords with ethical or communal norms. It is used to describe persons, actions, judgment, paths, and even speech or thoughts that are considered just or right. In rare instances, the term serves as a proper noun (as in the Book of Jashar), implying those regarded as upright or distinguished. |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the right |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3477-01
the upright one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ), functioning substantively. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective יָשָׁר describes what is straight or upright; with the definite article and masculine singular form, it functions substantively as "the upright one," preserving both the root sense of straightness and the morphology. |
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