Hebrew · H3477, H3820

יִשְׁרֵי־לֵב

Straight (literally or figuratively) · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything

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יָשָׁרH3477straight (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciationyashar

Ethical straightness: literal rectitude becomes moral uprightness, especially God's righteous ordering of creation and covenant

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לֵבH3820the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything

Pronunciationlev

The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.

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What does יִשְׁרֵי־לֵב (yishrei-lev) mean in the Bible?

יָשָׁר · לֵב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "upright of heart".

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What does יָשָׁר · לֵב mean in the Bible?

יָשָׁר · לֵב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "upright of heart".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3477, H3820?

H3477, H3820 is connected to 715 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. upright of heart

Strong'sH3477, H3820

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upright of heart

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