אַל תַּשְׁחֵת
al-tashchet · "Do not destroy"
Hebrew word · Strong’s number H516 · appears 8 times in the Bible
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al-tashchet (אַל תַּשְׁחֵת) is a Hebrew word of the Bible that means “"Do not destroy"”.
Words in the title of four psalms (57, 58, 59 and 75); probably the opening of a known song to whose tune they were sung.
How to say it
al tash·chet
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
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Where it appears
- Psalms 57:1
For the director. Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from before Saul in the cave. Show me favor, Elohim, show me favor, for in you my soul has taken refuge; and in the shadow of your wings I take refuge until the calamities pass by.
- Psalms 58:1
For the director. Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam. Do you really speak righteousness in silence? With uprightness do you judge, human beings?
- Psalms 59:1
For the director. Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from my enemies, my Elohim; from those who rise up against me set me on high.
- Psalms 75:1
For the director. Do Not Destroy. A psalm of Asaph. A song. We give you thanks, Elohim, we give thanks, and near is your name; they recount your wonders.
And 4 more times.