Strong's H516 · Hebrew
אַל תַּשְׁחֵת
ʼAl tashchêth · /al tash-kayth'/
Definition
'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song
KJV: Al-taschith.
Root / derivation: from H408 (אַל) and H7843 (שָׁחַת);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַל תַּשְׁחֵת across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms4 verses
To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Altaschith: or, Destroy not
Psalms 58:1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? Altaschith: or, Destroy not, A golden Psalm of David
Psalms 59:1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me. Altaschith: or, To the chief Musician, destroy not, a golden Psalm of David defend: Heb. set me on high
Psalms 75:1To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare. Altaschith: or, Destroy not of: or, for
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H516 (ʼAl tashchêth) mean?
'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song
How many times does H516 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H516 (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Altaschith.”
How is ʼAl tashchêth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H516 is rendered as “Altaschith” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַל תַּשְׁחֵת come from?
from H408 (אַל) and H7843 (שָׁחַת);