How to Pronounce Jeshurun

dzhe-SHOO-ruhn

Jeshurun is pronounced dzhe-SHOO-ruhn (ˈdʒɛʃərʌn): three syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: JEH-shoo-run, JESH-uh-ruhn.

What does Jeshurun mean?

Jeshurun means “upright one” (Hebrew).

What is Jeshurun?

Jeshurun is a poetic name for the nation of Israel, used with affection in Moses' songs and blessing. It appears where Israel grows fat and forsakes God (Deuteronomy 32:15), where the LORD is king in Jeshurun (Deuteronomy 33:5), and in the praise that there is none like the God of Jeshurun (Deuteronomy 33:26).

Also pronounced

JEH-shoo-run
JESH-uh-ruhn

Found in Scripture

Other names from Deuteronomy

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