Definition and Meaning:
The term "aright" is an archaic English word meaning correctly, properly, or in a right manner. In biblical contexts, it often refers to understanding, speaking, or acting in accordance with God's will and truth.

Biblical Usage:
The concept of doing or understanding something "aright" is woven throughout Scripture, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's actions and thoughts with divine principles. Although the specific term "aright" may not frequently appear in modern translations, the underlying idea is prevalent.

Scriptural References:

1. Understanding Aright:
In the pursuit of wisdom and understanding, the Bible encourages believers to seek knowledge that aligns with God's truth. Proverbs 15:2 states, "The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly." This verse underscores the importance of speaking and understanding aright, as wisdom is characterized by alignment with divine truth.

2. Worshiping Aright:
Worship is a central theme in Scripture, and worshiping aright involves approaching God with sincerity and truth. John 4:24 declares, "God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth." This passage highlights the necessity of worshiping God in a manner that is genuine and aligned with His nature.

3. Living Aright:
The call to live righteously is a recurring theme in the Bible. Micah 6:8 provides a succinct summary of living aright: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" This verse encapsulates the essence of living in a way that is pleasing to God, emphasizing justice, mercy, and humility.

4. Praying Aright:
Prayer is a vital aspect of the Christian life, and praying aright involves aligning one's requests and desires with God's will. James 4:3 warns, "And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures." This admonition serves as a reminder to approach God with pure intentions and a heart aligned with His purposes.

Theological Implications:
Understanding and acting aright is foundational to the Christian faith. It involves a heart and mind transformed by the Holy Spirit, seeking to align with God's will in every aspect of life. This alignment is not merely about external actions but involves an internal transformation that reflects God's character and purposes.

Practical Application:
Believers are encouraged to seek wisdom and discernment through prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other Christians. By doing so, they can better understand and live aright, reflecting God's truth and love in their daily lives. This pursuit requires humility, a teachable spirit, and a commitment to growing in the knowledge and grace of the Lord.(adv.) Rightly; correctly; in a right way or form; without mistake or crime; as, to worship God aright.ARIGHT

a-rit': "In a right way," "correctly," "going straight to the point," without error or deviation. "Set aright" (Job 11:13; Wiener, Pentateuchal Studies 78 8). Its use in Psalm 50:23 is without authority in the Hebrew text; hence in italics.

4339. meshar -- evenness, uprightness, equity
... right (1). agreement, aright, that are equal, equity, things that are righteously,
things, sweetly. From yashar; evenness, ie (figuratively ...
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3190. yatab -- to be good, well, glad, or pleasing
... be accepted, amend, use aright, benefit, be make better, seem best. A primitive
root; to be (causative) make well, literally (sound ...
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3559. kun -- to be firm
... be fixed, frame, be meet, ordain, order, perfect, (make) preparation, prepare (self),
provide, make provision, (be, make) ready, right, set (aright, fast, forth ...
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You Never Enjoy the World Aright
... THE FIRST CENTURY 38 You never enjoy the World aright. You never enjoy the
World aright, till you see all things in it so perfectly ...
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You Never Enjoy the World Aright
... THE FIRST CENTURY 29 You never enjoy the world aright. You never enjoy the
world aright, till the Sea itself floweth in your veins ...
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You Never Enjoy the World Aright
... THE FIRST CENTURY 27 You never enjoy the world aright. You never enjoy the
world aright, till you see how a sand exhibiteth the wisdom ...
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To Give Alms Aright, we Should Begin with Ourselves, and have Pity ...
... Chapter 76."To Give Alms Aright, We Should Begin with Ourselves, and Have
Pity Upon Our Own Souls. For the man who wishes to give ...
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Mattidia Values Baptism Aright.
... Homily XIII. Chapter X."Mattidia Values Baptism Aright. And I:said: "Tell
us what it was that she said which made her faith manifest ...
/.../unknown/the clementine homilies/chapter x mattidia values baptism aright.htm

Let those of us who are under the Rod, be Very Solicitous to ...
... 4. LET those of us who are under the Rod, be very solicitous to improve
it aright, that in the End it may indeed be well. HEAR, my ...
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How the Preacher, when He Has Accomplished all Aright, Should ...
... How the Preacher, When He Has Accomplished All Aright, Should Return to
Himself, Lest Either His Life or His Preaching Lift Him Up. ...
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Pride Even in Such Things as are done Aright must be Avoided. Free ...
... A Treatise on nature and grace, against pelagius; Chapter 36 [XXXII.]"Pride
Even in Such Things as are Done Aright Must Be Avoided. ...
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How the Rude in Sacred Learning, and those who are Learned but not ...
... (Admonition 25.) Differently to be admonished are those who do not understand aright
the words of the sacred Law, and those who understand them indeed aright ...
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Furnished Completely unto Every Good Work
... Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not
to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth.'"2:Tim.2:15 ...
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Aright (14 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (adv.) Rightly; correctly; in a right way or form; without
mistake or crime; as, to worship God aright. Int. ...ARIGHT. ...
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Rightly (45 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV). 1 Corinthians 11:29 For any one who eats and drinks, eats and drinks
judgement to himself, if he fails to estimate the body aright. (See NAS). ...
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Archaeology
... Scripture. In the criticism of a painting, it is of the utmost importance
to hang the picture aright before criticism begins. It ...
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Criticism (1 Occurrence)
... Scripture. In the criticism of a painting, it is of the utmost importance
to hang the picture aright before criticism begins. It ...
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Arimathaea (4 Occurrences)

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Uttereth (30 Occurrences)
... deceit. (ASV DBY). Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge
aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly. (ASV YLT). ...
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Useth (9 Occurrences)
... WBS). Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the
mouth of fools poureth out foolishness. (KJV JPS DBY WBS). ...
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Ordereth (2 Occurrences)
... Ordereth (2 Occurrences). Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and
to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. ...
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Glorifieth (2 Occurrences)
... Psalms 50:23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his
conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God. (KJV ASV DBY WBS). ...
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Governments (1 Occurrence)
... (1 Corinthians 12:28), the powers which fit a man for a place of influence in the
church; "the steersman's art; the art of guiding aright the vessel of church ...
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