Isa 44:2 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 2. Jesurun ] Jeshurun means Israel. This name was given to that people by Moses, . The most probable account of it seems to be that in which the Jewish commentators agree; namely, that it is derived from yashar , and signifies upright . In the same manner, Israel, as a people, is called meshullam, perfect , , They were taught of God, and abundantly furnished with the means of rectitude and perfection in his service and worship. Grotius thinks that yeshurun is a diminutive of yishrael, Israel ; expressing peculiar fondness and affection; ισραηλιδιον, O little Israel .

‏ Isaiah 44:2

Verse 2. Jesurun] Jeshurun means Israel. This name was given to that people by Moses, De 32:15; 33:5, 26. The most probable account of it seems to be that in which the Jewish commentators agree; namely, that it is derived from yashar, and signifies upright. In the same manner, Israel, as a people, is called meshullam, perfect, Isa 42:19, They were taught of God, and abundantly furnished with the means of rectitude and perfection in his service and worship. Grotius thinks that yeshurun is a diminutive of yishrael, Israel; expressing peculiar fondness and affection; ισραηλιδιον, O little Israel.