Strong's Lexicon al-tashcheth: "Do not destroy" Original Word: אַל תַּשְׁחֵת Word Origin: From the Hebrew root שָׁחַת (shachat), meaning "to destroy" or "to corrupt," with the negative particle אַל (al), meaning "do not." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "al-tashcheth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew phrase. However, the concept of preservation and not destroying can be related to Greek words like σῴζω (sōzō, Strong's G4982), meaning "to save" or "to preserve." Usage: The phrase "al-tashcheth" is an imperative command meaning "do not destroy." It is used in the context of a plea or a directive to refrain from causing destruction or harm. This phrase is notably used in the titles of several Psalms, indicating a tune or a theme associated with the plea for preservation and protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of destruction was often associated with divine judgment or warfare. The plea "al-tashcheth" reflects a deep desire for mercy and preservation, whether from God or from human adversaries. The use of this phrase in the Psalms suggests a context of seeking divine intervention to prevent calamity or ruin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom al and shachath Definition "destroy not," a phrase in Psalm titles. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Al-taschith From 'al and shachath; Thou must not destroy; probably the opening words to a popular song -- Al-taschith. see HEBREW 'al see HEBREW shachath Forms and Transliterations תַּ֭שְׁחֵת תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת תַּשְׁחֵ֗ת תַּשְׁחֵת֮ תשחת taš·ḥêṯ Tashchet tašḥêṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 57:1 HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ אַל־ תַּ֭שְׁחֵת לְדָוִ֣ד מִכְתָּ֑ם KJV: < INT: Musician Altaschith of David Michtam Psalm 58:1 Psalm 59:1 Psalm 75:1 4 Occurrences |
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