Uprightness
Uprightness
The subjects discussed in the present chapter will be found to group themselves round three leading ideas which lie at the foundation of that which is right, as it is set before man in Scripture. First, we are given a conception of rectitude, or the keeping to a straight and even line, as opposed to depravity, which swerves from the appointed course; secondly, we are presented with an idea of fixedness, stability, and realisation of the Truth of God, as contrasted with that which is transient, uncertain, and illusory; and, thirdly, there is set forth a spirit of dependence on Him who is the Source of Right and Truth.
The idea of rectitude or uprightness is presented by the word yashar (), whence the names Jasher and Jeshurun are derived. (In Assyrian, esiru is to go straight, and isaru is upright.) this word is found wherever the A. V. uses the word equity, except in Ecc 2:21, and Isa 59:14 (compare Isa 26:10; Isa 57:2), where other words of the same significance are used.
Yashar is rendered just in Pro 29:10, and righteous in Num 23:10, ‘Let me die the death of the righteous.’ See also Job 4:7; Job 23:7; Psa 67:4; Psa 96:10; Psa 107:42; Pro 2:7; Pro 3:32; Pro 14:19; Pro 15:19; Pro 28:10.
The LXX renders the verb yashar by , , and ; also by , in two passages, namely, Pro 3:6, ‘He shall direct your paths;’ and Pro 11:5, ‘The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way.’ The noun is usually rendered , but we also find , , , .
The verb is used only three times in the N.T., namely, in Luk 1:79, 1Th 3:11, and 2Th 3:5; and on each occasion reference is made to the work of God in rightly directing the heart and ways of man in 2Ti 2:15, where we meet with the word , the A. V. renders the passage ‘rightly dividing the word of truth.’ Some commentators have illustrated the word in this passage by the work of the carpenter or the stonemason; but it is probable that the LXX is the best guide in the matter. If so, we may render it ‘rightly directing the word of truth,’ i.e. setting it forth in uprightness. Compare Gossner’s version, where we find ‘verfhrt,’ and the Vulgate, ‘recte tractantem.’ The work of the ploughman gives a good illustration of St. Paul’s meaning. See R. V., and compare Luk 9:62.
Fuente: Synonyms of the Old Testament
Uprightness
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Righteousness
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Uprightness
from euthus, “straight,” is rendered “uprightness” in Heb 1:8, RV, AV, “righteousness,” marg., “rightness,” or, “straightness.”