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Lexicon :: Strong's H408 - 'al

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אַל
Transliteration
'al
Pronunciation
al
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Part of Speech
adverb of negation
Root Word (Etymology)
A negative particle [akin to לֹא (H3808)]
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 90

Strong’s Definitions

אַל ʼal, al; a negative particle (akin to H3808); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing:—nay, neither, + never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x

The KJV translates Strong's H408 in the following manner: never (2x), nay (1x), neither (1x), no (1x), none (1x), nor (1x), not (1x), nothing (1x), rather than (1x), whither (1x), nothing worth (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 12x
The KJV translates Strong's H408 in the following manner: never (2x), nay (1x), neither (1x), no (1x), none (1x), nor (1x), not (1x), nothing (1x), rather than (1x), whither (1x), nothing worth (1x).

  1. not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference)

    1. do not, let not (with a verb)

    2. let there not be (with a verb understood)

    3. not, no (with substantive)

    4. nothing (as substantive)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אַל ʼal, al; a negative particle (akin to H3808); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing:—nay, neither, + never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than.
STRONGS H408: Abbreviations
II. אַל adverb of negation (so Phoenician e.g. CISi.3,4.5.8, Biblical Aramaic H409, Sabean (DHMZMG 1875, 596), and in the Ethiopic አልቦ፡ albo, is not), denying however, not objectively as a fact (like לֹא οὐ), but subjectively as a wish (like μή), expressing therefore a deprecation or prohibition:
a.
(a) with a verb, which is then always an imperfect (never an imperative), by preference in the cohortative or jussive mood, where this is in use, and may be of any person or number; Genesis 15:1 and often אַל־תִּירָא fear not! Genesis 22:12 יָֽדְךָ אַל־תִּשְׁלַח put not forth thy hand, Genesis 37:27 וְיָדֵנוּ אַל־תְּהִי־בוֺ and let not our hand be upon him, Genesis 21:16 אַל־אֶרְאֶה let me not look upon the death of the lad! Psalm 25:2 אַל־אֵבוֺשָׁה let me not be ashamed; with1st person plural (rare) 2 Samuel 13:25; Jeremiah 18:18; Jonah 1:14. In an imprecation: Genesis 49:4 אַל־תּוֺתַר have not thou the excellency! Psalm 109:12; Job 3:4, 6. Sometimes strengthened by נָא : Genesis 13:8; Genesis 18:3 and elsewhere.
(b) without a verb,
(α) 2 Samuel 1:21 let (there be) not dew & not rain upon you! Isaiah 62:6; Psalm 83:1.
(β) used absolutely, in deprecation Genesis 19:18; 2 Samuel 13:16 (see below אוֺדָה) 2 Kings 3:13; 2 Kings 4:16; 2 Kings 6:27 (see RVm: but possibly to be explained by Dr§ 152 iii; so Th Ke: hardly as Ew§ 355 b) Ruth 1:13 אַל בְּנֹתַי Nay, my daughters, compare Judges 19:23;
(γ) after a preceding imperative Amos 5:14; Joel 2:13; Proverbs 8:10, a jussive Proverbs 27:2, an infinitive absolute Proverbs 27:2.
(c) in poetry אַל sometimes expresses vividly the emotion or sympathy of the poet (see Dr§ 56-8); Isaiah 2:9 וְאַל־תִּשָּׂא לָהֶם and forgive them not! (with a touch of passion), Psalm 41:3; Proverbs 3:25; Job 5:22; Psalm 34:6 (but Greek Version of the LXX Syriac Version Ew Che here read וּפְנֵיכֶם, probably rightly); Psalm 50:3a may our God come וְאַל־ יֶ֫חֱשָרשׁ and not be silent! (the psalmist identifying himself with a spectator of the scene Psalm 50:2, Psalm 50:3b Psalm 50:3c) Psalm 121:3 (contrast Psalm 121:4 לֹא) Jeremiah 46:6 +.
b. once Proverbs 12:28 joined closely to a substantive (compare לֹא 2 b) to express with emphasis its negation: In the way of righteousness is life, and in the pathway therecf אַל־מָוֶת there is no-death! i.e. immortality.
c. once Job 24:25 used in poetry as a substantive, And bring my words לְאַל to nought! — N.B. 1 Samuel 27:10 הַיּוֺם אַל־פְּשַׁטְתֶּם אַל with the perfect is against all analogy; and either אֶל־מִי (with Greek Version of the LXX. Vulgate), or better אָן whither? (with Syriac Version Targum : see 1 Samuel 10:14) must be read.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

13:8; 15:1; 18:3; 19:18; 21:16; 22:12; 37:27; 49:4

Judges

19:23

Ruth

1:13

1 Samuel

10:14; 27:10

2 Samuel

1:21; 13:16; 13:25

2 Kings

3:13; 4:16; 6:27

Job

3:4; 3:6; 5:22; 24:25

Psalms

25:2; 34:6; 41:3; 50:2; 50:3; 50:3; 50:3; 83:1; 109:12; 121:3; 121:4

Proverbs

3:25; 8:10; 12:28; 27:2; 27:2

Isaiah

2:9; 62:6

Jeremiah

18:18; 46:6

Joel

2:13

Amos

5:14

Jonah

1:14

H408

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H408 matches the Hebrew אַל ('al),
which occurs 114 times in 89 verses in 'Psa' in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Psa 4:4–Psa 70:5)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 4:4

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Be angry[fn] and do not sin;

reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:1

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LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger;

do not discipline me in your wrath.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:19

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Rise up, LORD! Do not let mere humans prevail;

let the nations be judged in your presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:12

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Rise up, LORD God! Lift up your hand.

Do not forget the oppressed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:13

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Moreover, keep your servant from willful sins;

do not let them rule me.

Then I will be blameless

and cleansed from blatant rebellion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:11

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Don’t be far from me, because distress is near

and there’s no one to help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:19

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But you, LORD, don’t be far away.

My strength, come quickly to help me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:2

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My God, I trust in you.

Do not let me be disgraced;

do not let my enemies gloat over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:7

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Do not remember the sins of my youth

or my acts of rebellion;

in keeping with your faithful love, remember me

because of your goodness, LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:20

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Guard me and rescue me;

do not let me be disgraced,

for I take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 26:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:9 -

Do not destroy me along with sinners,

or my life along with men of bloodshed

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:9

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Do not hide your face from me;

do not turn your servant away in anger.

You have been my helper;

do not leave me or abandon me,

God of my salvation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:12 -

Do not give me over to the will of my foes,

for false witnesses rise up against me,

breathing violence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:1 -

LORD, I call to you;

my rock, do not be deaf to me.

If you remain silent to me,

I will be like those going down to the Pit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:3 -

Do not drag me away with the wicked,

with the evildoers,

who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors

while malice is in their hearts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 -

LORD, I seek refuge in you;

let me never be disgraced.

Save me by your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:17

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LORD, do not let me be disgraced when I call on you.

Let the wicked be disgraced;

let them be quiet[fn][fn] in Sheol.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 32:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9 -

Do not be like a horse or mule,

without understanding,

that must be controlled with bit and bridle

or else it will not come near you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:5

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Those who look to him are[fn] radiant with joy;

their faces will never be ashamed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:19

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Do not let my deceitful enemies rejoice over me;

do not let those who hate me without cause

wink at me maliciously.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:22 -

You saw it, LORD; do not be silent.

Lord, do not be far from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:24

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Vindicate me, LORD my God,

in keeping with your righteousness,

and do not let them rejoice over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:25

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Do not let them say in their hearts,

“Aha! Just what we wanted.”

Do not let them say,

“We have swallowed him up! ”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:11

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Do not let the foot of the arrogant come near me

or the hand of the wicked drive me away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:1

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Do not be agitated by evildoers;

do not envy those who do wrong.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:7

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Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for him;

do not be agitated by one who prospers in his way,

by the person who carries out evil plans.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:8

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Refrain from anger and give up your rage;

do not be agitated ​— ​it can only bring harm.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:1

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LORD, do not punish me in your anger

or discipline me in your wrath.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:21

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LORD, do not abandon me;

my God, do not be far from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 39:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:8 -

“Rescue me from all my transgressions;

do not make me the taunt of fools.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 39:12

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“Hear my prayer, LORD,

and listen to my cry for help;

do not be silent at my tears.

For I am here with you as an alien,

a temporary resident like all my ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:17

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I am oppressed and needy;

may the Lord think of me.

You are my helper and my deliverer;

my God, do not delay.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:2

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The LORD will keep him and preserve him;

he will be blessed in the land.

You will not give him over to the desire of his enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 44:23

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Wake up, Lord! Why are you sleeping?

Get up! Don’t reject us forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 49:16

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Do not be afraid when a person gets rich,

when the wealth[fn] of his house increases.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:3

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Our God is coming; he will not be silent!

Devouring fire precedes him,

and a storm rages around him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 51:11

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Do not banish me from your presence

or take your Holy Spirit from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:1

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God, listen to my prayer

and do not hide from my plea for help.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:5

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LORD God of Armies, you are the God of Israel.

Rise up to punish all the nations;

do not show favor to any wicked traitors.Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:11

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Do not kill them; otherwise, my people will forget.

By your power, make them homeless wanderers

and bring them down,

Lord, our shield.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 62:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:10 -

Place no trust in oppression

or false hope in robbery.

If wealth increases,

don’t set your heart on it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:7 -

He rules forever by his might;

he keeps his eye on the nations.

The rebellious should not exalt themselves.Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:6

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Do not let those who put their hope in you

be disgraced because of me,

Lord GOD of Armies;

do not let those who seek you

be humiliated because of me,

God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:14

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Rescue me from the miry mud; don’t let me sink.

Let me be rescued from those who hate me

and from the deep water.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:15

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Don’t let the floodwaters sweep over me

or the deep swallow me up;

don’t let the Pit close its mouth over me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:17

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Don’t hide your face from your servant,

for I am in distress.

Answer me quickly!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:25

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Make their fortification desolate;

may no one live in their tents.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:27

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Charge them with crime on top of crime;

do not let them share in your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:28

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Let them be erased from the book of life

and not be recorded with the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:5

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I am oppressed and needy;

hurry to me, God.

You are my help and my deliverer;

LORD, do not delay.


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