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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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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 BoxPsa 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 4:4 - Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:1 - For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, upon the sheminit. A Psalm by David. LORD, don't rebuke me in your anger, Neither discipline me in your wrath.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:19 - Arise, LORD! Don't let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:12 - Arise, LORD! God, lift up your hand! Don't forget the helpless.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:13 - Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins. Let them not have dominion over me. Then I will be upright, I will be blameless and innocent of great transgression.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:11 - Don't be far from me, for trouble is near. For there is none to help.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:19 - But don't be far off, LORD. You are my help: hurry to help me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:2 - My God, I have trusted in you, Don't let me be shamed. Don't let my enemies triumph over me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:7 - Don't remember the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions. Remember me according to your lovingkindness, For your goodness' sake, LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 26:9 - Don't gather my soul with sinners, Nor my life with bloodthirsty men;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:9 - Don't hide your face from me. Don't put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Don't abandon me, Neither forsake me, God of my salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:12 - Don't deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, For false witnesses have risen up against me, Such as breathe out cruelty.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:1 - By David. To you, LORD, I call. My rock, don't be deaf to me; Lest, if you are silent to me, I would become like those who go down into the pit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:3 - Don't draw me away with the wicked, With the workers of iniquity who speak shalom with their neighbors, But mischief is in their hearts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. In you, LORD, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed: Deliver me in your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:17 - Let me not be disappointed, LORD, for I have called on you. Let the wicked be disappointed. Let them be silent in She'ol.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:9 - Don't be like the horse, or like the mule, which have no understanding, Whose are controlled by bit and bridle, or else they will not come near to you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:5 - They looked to him, and were radiant. Their faces shall never be covered with shame.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:19 - Don't let those who are my enemies wrongfully rejoice over me; Neither let them wink with the eye who hate me without a cause.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:22 - You have seen it, LORD. Don't keep silent. Lord, don't be far from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:24 - Vindicate me, LORD my God, according to your righteousness; Don't let them gloat over me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:25 - Don't let them say in their heart, "Aha! That's the way we want it!" Don't let them say, "We have swallowed him up!"

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:11 - Don't let the foot of pride come against me. Don't let the hand of the wicked drive me away.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:1 - By David. Don't fret because of evil-doers, Neither be envious against those who work unrighteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:7 - Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:8 - Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don't fret, it leads only to evildoing.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:1 - A Psalm by David, for a memorial. LORD, don't rebuke me in your wrath, Neither chasten me in your hot displeasure.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:21 - Don't forsake me, LORD. My God, don't be far from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:8 - Deliver me from all my transgressions. Don't make me the reproach of the foolish.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:12 - "Hear my prayer, LORD, and give ear to my cry. Don't be silent at my tears. For I am a stranger with you, A foreigner, as all my fathers were.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:17 - But I am poor and needy; May the Lord think about me. You are my help and my deliverer. Don't delay, my God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:2 - The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive, He shall be blessed on the eretz, And he will not surrender him to the will of his enemies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 44:23 - Wake up! Why do you sleep, Lord? Arise! Don't reject us forever.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 49:16 - Don't be afraid when a man is made rich, When the glory of his house is increased.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:3 - Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very tempestuous around him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:11 - Don't throw me from your presence, And don't take your holy Spirit from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:1 - For the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A maskil by David. Listen to my prayer, God. Don't hide yourself from my supplication.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:5 - You, LORD God Tzva'ot, the God of Yisra'el, Rouse yourself to punish the nations. Show no mercy to the wicked traitors. Selah.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:11 - Don't kill them, or my people may forget. Scatter them by your power, and bring them down, Lord our shield.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:10 - Don't trust in oppression. Don't become vain in robbery. If riches increase, Don't set your heart on them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:7 - He rules by his might forever. His eyes watch the nations. Don't let the rebellious rise up against him. Selah.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:6 - Don't let those who wait for you be shamed through me, Lord GOD of Hosts. Don't let those who seek you be brought to dishonor through me, God of Yisra'el.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:14 - Deliver me out of the mire, and don't let me sink. Let me be delivered from those who hate me, and out of the deep waters.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:15 - Don't let the flood waters overwhelm me, Neither let the deep swallow me up. Don't let the pit shut its mouth on me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17 - Don't hide your face from your servant, For I am in distress. Answer me speedily!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:25 - Let their habitation be desolate. Let no one dwell in their tents.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:27 - Charge them with crime upon crime. Don't let them come into your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:28 - Let them be blotted out of the book of life, And not be written with the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:5 - But I am poor and needy. Come to me quickly, God. You are my help and my deliverer. LORD, don't delay.

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