יֶ֫שֶׁר (ye.sher)
ye.sher
Jesher
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name yesher, meaning "uprightness" or "straightness," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name in 1 Chronicles 2:18. It identifies Jesher as one of the sons of Caleb and grandson of Hezron, placing him within the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah during the time of Egypt and the wilderness wanderings.
Derived from the root for what is straight or right, the name reflects a characteristic Hebrew practice of embedding moral qualities into personal identities. While the text provides no narrative details about Jesher’s life, his inclusion in Caleb’s large family highlights the significance of lineage and heritage in Israelite history. The name stands as a quiet marker of integrity within the broader story of Judah’s descendants.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jesher carries the simple, steady meaning of uprightness or straightness. In a world that often rewards clever shortcuts, this word points to a different kind of strength. It reminds us that integrity is not just about big moral decisions but about the daily choice to walk a straight path.
While the Bible records only his name in 1 Chronicles 2:18, his inclusion in Caleb’s family tree shows that God values quiet faithfulness. We do not need grand achievements to matter in His story. Being known as a person of uprightness is a legacy worth building, one honest step at a time.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jesher1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יֵ֥שֶׁר1×