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Strong's Hebrew · H516

אַל תַּשְׁחֵת

ʼAl tashchêth · al tash-kayth'

Definition'Thou must not destroy'; probably the opening words to a popular song
Derivationfrom H408 (אַל) and H7843 (שָׁחַת);
KJV usageAl-taschith.
Occurrences4 in the KJV · 4 verses

אַל תַּשְׁחֵת in Scripture

Psalms 57:1 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 58:1 Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? Psalms 59:1 To the chief Musician, Al -taschith, 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. Psalms 75:1 Unto 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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This Word

Strong's
H516
Original
אַל תַּשְׁחֵת
Transliteration
ʼAl tashchêth
Language
Hebrew
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