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אַל תַּשְׁחֵת H516
H516 is the Hebrew word אַל תַּשְׁחֵת, transliterated ʼAl tashchêth and said al tash-kayth'. The King James Version most often renders it altaschith.
What it means
'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song.
Where it comes from
from H408 (אַל) and H7843 (שָׁחַת).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Al-taschith.
Verses using אַל תַּשְׁחֵת
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 57:1 · KJV
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.
Psalm 58:1 · KJV
Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Psalm 59:1 · KJV
Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me.
Psalm 75:1 · KJV
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
Common questions
What does Strong's H516 mean?
H516 is the Hebrew word אַל תַּשְׁחֵת (ʼAl tashchêth), meaning 'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song.
How is H516 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it altaschith (4 times).
How many times does H516 appear in the Bible?
אַל תַּשְׁחֵת (ʼAl tashchêth) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H516 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H408 (אַל) and H7843 (שָׁחַת).
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