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Lexicon :: Strong's H516 - 'al-tašḥēṯ

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אַל־תַּשְׁחֵת
Transliteration
'al-tašḥēṯ
Pronunciation
al tash-kayth'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Variant Spellings

The following spelling is supported by Strongs: אל תשחת.

Strong’s Definitions

אַל תַּשְׁחֵת ʼAl tashchêth, al tash-kayth'; from H408 and H7843; 'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song:—Al-taschith.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x

The KJV translates Strong's H516 in the following manner: Altaschith (4x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 4x
The KJV translates Strong's H516 in the following manner: Altaschith (4x).

  1. Al-taschith = "do not destroy"

    1. (Hiphil) a command to the chief musician, or perhaps the title of a melody used for several Psalms

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אַל תַּשְׁחֵת ʼAl tashchêth, al tash-kayth'; from H408 and H7843; 'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song:—Al-taschith.
STRONGS H516: Abbreviations
Hiph. †2.  ... אַל־תַּשְׁחֵת destroy not (catchword of old song or melody ?) in Psalm-titles: † Psalm 57:1; Psalm 58:1; Psalm 59:1; Psalm 75:1.

This is a portion of the full BDB entry H7843.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Psalms

57:1; 58:1; 59:1; 75:1

H516

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H516 matches the Hebrew אַל־תַּשְׁחֵת ('al-tašḥēṯ),
which occurs 8 times in 4 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 - For the Chief Musician. To the tune "Do Not Destroy." A miktam by David, when he fled from Sha'ul, in the cave. Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, For my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, Until disaster has passed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 58:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 58:1 - For the Chief Musician. To the tune "Do Not Destroy." A miktam by David. Do you indeed speak righteousness, silent ones? Do you judge blamelessly, you sons of men?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:1 - For the Chief Musician. To the tune "Do Not Destroy." A miktam by David, when Sha'ul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my God. Set me on high from those who rise up against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 75:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 75:1 - For the Chief Musician. To the tune "Do Not Destroy." A Psalm by Asaf. A song. We give thanks to you, God, We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works.
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