Jeshurun

dzhe-SHOO-ruhn

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).

Meaning: upright one (Hebrew)

Also pronounced

JEH-shoo-run
JESH-uh-ruhn

Found in Scripture

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