◄ 516. al-tashcheth ►
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: Thou must not destroy' Meaning: The phrase "Thou must not destroy" or "Do not destroy." It is often used as a directive or a plea for preservation. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁחַת (shachat), meaning "to destroy" or "to ruin." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew phrase אַל תַּשְׁחֵת. However, the concept of preservation and protection can be related to Greek terms such as σῴζω (sózó • Strong's Greek 4982), meaning "to save" or "to preserve," and φυλάσσω (phylassó • Strong's Greek 5442), meaning "to guard" or "to keep." These Greek terms capture the essence of seeking divine protection and deliverance, similar to the plea expressed in אַל תַּשְׁחֵת. Usage: This phrase is used in the context of a plea or command to refrain from destruction. It appears in the titles of several Psalms, indicating a tune or a theme of preservation and protection. Context: The phrase אַל תַּשְׁחֵת is notably found in the titles of Psalms 57, 58, 59, and 75. These Psalms are attributed to David and are often associated with times of distress or danger, where David seeks divine intervention and protection. The phrase is understood to be a musical or liturgical term, possibly indicating the melody to which these Psalms were to be sung or the thematic focus of the plea for God's deliverance and mercy. In these contexts, the phrase underscores a deep reliance on God's power to preserve and protect from harm or destruction. The use of אַל תַּשְׁחֵת reflects a theological understanding of God's sovereignty and the believer's trust in His ability to save and sustain. 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 Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts 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.