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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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
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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 90 times in 74 verses in 'Pro' in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Pro 1:8–Pro 23:22)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:8 - My child,[fn] listen when your father corrects you.
Don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:10 - My child, if sinners entice you,
turn your back on them!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:15 - My child, don’t go along with them!
Stay far away from their paths.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:1 - My child,[fn] never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:3 - Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:5 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:7 - Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:11 - My child, don’t reject the LORD’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:21 - My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:25 - You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:27 - Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:28 - If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
“Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:29 - Don’t plot harm against your neighbor,
for those who live nearby trust you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:30 - Don’t pick a fight without reason,
when no one has done you harm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 3:31 - Don’t envy violent people
or copy their ways.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:2 - for I am giving you good guidance.
Don’t turn away from my instructions.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:6 - Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you.
Love her, and she will guard you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:13 - Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go.
Guard them, for they are the key to life.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:14 - Don’t do as the wicked do,
and don’t follow the path of evildoers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:15 - Don’t even think about it; don’t go that way.
Turn away and keep moving.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:21 - Don’t lose sight of them.
Let them penetrate deep into your heart,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:27 - Don’t get sidetracked;
keep your feet from following evil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7 - So now, my sons, listen to me.
Never stray from what I am about to say:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:8 - Stay away from her!
Don’t go near the door of her house!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:4 - Don’t put it off; do it now!
Don’t rest until you do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:20 - My son, obey your father’s commands,
and don’t neglect your mother’s instruction.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:25 - Don’t lust for her beauty.
Don’t let her coy glances seduce you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:25 - Don’t let your hearts stray away toward her.
Don’t wander down her wayward path.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:10 - Choose my instruction rather than silver,
and knowledge rather than pure gold.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:33 - Listen to my instruction and be wise.
Don’t ignore it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:8 - So don’t bother correcting mockers;
they will only hate you.
But correct the wise,
and they will love you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:28 - The way of the godly leads to life;
that path does not lead to death.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:12 - It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than to confront a fool caught in foolishness.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:18 - Discipline your children while there is hope.
Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:13 - If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.
Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 20:22 - Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
Wait for the LORD to handle the matter.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:22 - Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
or exploit the needy in court.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:24 - Don’t befriend angry people
or associate with hot-tempered people,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:26 - Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt
or put up security for someone else.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:28 - Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers
set up by previous generations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:3 - don’t desire all the delicacies,
for he might be trying to trick you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:4 - Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
Be wise enough to know when to quit.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:6 - Don’t eat with people who are stingy;
don’t desire their delicacies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:9 - Don’t waste your breath on fools,
for they will despise the wisest advice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:10 - Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers;
don’t take the land of defenseless orphans.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:13 - Don’t fail to discipline your children.
They won’t die if you spank them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:17 - Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:20 - Do not carouse with drunkards
or feast with gluttons,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:22 - Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.

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