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
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.
Psalms 58:1Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Psalms 59:1Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Psalms 75:1Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
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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);