516. al-tashcheth
Berean Strong's Lexicon
al-tashcheth: "Do not destroy"

Original Word: אַל־תַּשְׁחֵת
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: al-tashcheth
Pronunciation: al-tash-KHAYT
Phonetic Spelling: (al tash-kayth')
Definition: "Do not destroy"
Meaning: Thou must not destroy'

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 Origin
from 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 tašḥêṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 57:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ אַל־ תַּ֭שְׁחֵת לְדָוִ֣ד מִכְתָּ֑ם
KJV: <Altaschith, Michtam
INT: Musician Altaschith of David Michtam

Psalm 58:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ אַל־ תַּשְׁחֵ֗ת לְדָוִ֥ד מִכְתָּֽם׃
KJV: <Altaschith, Michtam
INT: Musician Altaschith of David Michtam

Psalm 59:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֣חַ אַל־ תַּשְׁחֵת֮ לְדָוִ֪ד מִ֫כְתָּ֥ם
KJV: <Altaschith, Michtam
INT: Musician Altaschith of David Michtam

Psalm 75:1
HEB: לַמְנַצֵּ֥חַ אַל־ תַּשְׁחֵ֑ת מִזְמ֖וֹר לְאָסָ֣ף
KJV: <Altaschith, A Psalm
INT: Musician Altaschith A Psalm of Asaph

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 516
4 Occurrences


taš·ḥêṯ — 4 Occ.
















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