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Jeshurun

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(jih sshyoo' ruhn) Proper name meaning, “upright” or “straight.” Poetic name for Israel (Deuteronomy 32:15; Deuteronomy 33:5 ,Deuteronomy 33:5,33:26; Isaiah 44:2; compare Ecclesiastes 37:25 ). It may represent a play on Jacob, the original Israel, known for deception. Jeshurun would show Israel had quit deceiving and become upright or straight in actions.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Jeshurun'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​j/jeshurun.html. 1991.
 
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