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Strong's H516 אַל תַּשְׁחֵת (altashcheth)

meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's G516 — axios (“as becometh”) in the Greek Bible.

Strong's Number H516
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 0
Books 0

Strong's H516 Quick Answer

Strong's H516 אַל תַּשׁחֵת is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. Al tashcheth (al tash-kayth') n-m. 1. Thou must not destroy 2. probably the opening words to a popular song It currently has no linked occurrence rows in the local index.

Meaning
Al tashcheth (al tash-kayth') n-m. 1. Thou must not destroy 2. probably the opening words to a popular song
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Meaning and Definition

Al tashcheth (al tash-kayth') n-m. 1. Thou must not destroy 2. probably the opening words to a popular song [from H408 and H7843] KJV: Al-taschith. Root(s): H408, H7843

Original Word
אַל תַּשׁחֵת
Derivation
Root: שׁחת First root strongs: 408 Second root strongs: 7843
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

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Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)

Do Not Destroy

Usage: § Al-taschith = "do not destroy" (Hiphil) a command to the chief musician, or perhaps the title of a melody used for several Psalms

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Strong's H516 FAQ

What does altashcheth (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) mean?

Strong's H516 is a Hebrew entry for H516 אַל תַּשׁחֵת. Al tashcheth (al tash-kayth') n-m. 1. Thou must not destroy 2. probably the opening words to a popular song

How many times is altashcheth (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) used in the Bible?

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Where can I study altashcheth (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) in context?

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