אַל (al) means “not” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: al Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
אַל · al · not
1) not, no, nor, neither, nothing (as wish or preference) 1a) do not, let not (with a verb) 1b) let there not be (with a verb understood) 1c) not, no (with substantive) 1d) nothing (as substantive) Aramaic equivalent: al (אַל "not" H0409)
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a negative particle (akin to H3808 (לֹא)); not (the qualified negation, used as a deprecative); once (Job 24:25) as a noun, nothing
KJV glosses: nay, neither, [phrase] never, no, nor, not, nothing (worth), rather than.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| do not | 400 |
| and do not | 41 |
| not | 26 |
| no | 24 |
| be not | 11 |
| but do not | 11 |
| or | 11 |
| nor | 10 |
| never | 8 |
| and not | 7 |
| let no | 6 |
| do not let | 5 |
| let me not | 5 |
| let not | 5 |
| and never | 4 |
| must not | 4 |
| should not | 4 |
| vvv | 4 |
| you must not | 4 |
| he will not | 3 |
| let them not | 3 |
| no one | 3 |
| but never | 2 |
| cannot | 2 |
| do no | 2 |
| it is not | 2 |
| let me never | 2 |
| let no one | 2 |
| may it not | 2 |
| without | 2 |
| and allow no | 1 |
| and do not let them | 1 |
| and if you no | 1 |
| and let me not | 1 |
| and need not | 1 |
| and pay no | 1 |
| and refuse | 1 |
| and will not | 1 |
| and you must not | 1 |
| are not | 1 |
| avoid | 1 |
| away | 1 |
| but you should not | 1 |
| do not let me | 1 |
| does not | 1 |
| dont | 1 |
| i cannot | 1 |
| instead of | 1 |
| it never | 1 |
| let him not | 1 |
| let nothing | 1 |
| let there be no one | 1 |
| may he never | 1 |
| may it never | 1 |
| may no | 1 |
| may they not | 1 |
| neither | 1 |
| no more | 1 |
| nor should you | 1 |
| nothing back | 1 |
| overlook | 1 |
| pay no | 1 |
| place no | 1 |
| put not | 1 |
| shall never | 1 |
| shall take no | 1 |
| she must not | 1 |
| should pay no | 1 |
| show no | 1 |
| so do not | 1 |
| so that we will not | 1 |
| stop | 1 |
| than | 1 |
| then do not | 1 |
| there is no need | 1 |
| they do not | 1 |
| they must not | 1 |
| to | 1 |
| to no | 1 |
| to nothing | 1 |
| we should not | 1 |
| will no | 1 |
| will not | 1 |
| yet do not | 1 |
| you need not | 1 |
| you not | 1 |
| you should not | 1 |
| you will no | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| let me never | 2 |
| let none | 1 |
| no | 1 |
| nor | 1 |
| not | 1 |
| nothing | 1 |
| nothing worth | 1 |
| rather than | 1 |
| unto them nay | 1 |
| whither | 1 |
| with thee neither | 1 |
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Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, until I proclaim Your power to the next generation, Your might to all who are to come.
Read word by wordDo not deliver the soul of Your dove to beasts; do not forget the lives of Your afflicted forever.
Read word by wordDo not let the oppressed retreat in shame; may the poor and needy praise Your name.
Read word by wordDo not disregard the clamor of Your adversaries, the uproar of Your enemies that ascends continually.
Read word by wordI say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 75.5
Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 75.6
Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low.
Read word by wordA song. A Psalm of Asaph. O God, be not silent; be not speechless; be not still, O God.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 83.2
I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 85.9
do not harden your hearts as you did at Meribah, in the day at Massah in the wilderness,
Read word by wordDo not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 102.3
I say: “O my God, do not take me in the midst of my days! Your years go on through all generations.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 102.25
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds—
Read word by word“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”
Read word by wordFor the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O God of my praise, be not silent.
Read word by wordMay there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children.
Read word by wordMay the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out.
Read word by wordI will keep Your statutes; do not utterly forsake me.
Read word by wordWith all my heart I have sought You; do not let me stray from Your commandments.
Read word by wordI am a stranger on the earth; do not hide Your commandments from me.
Read word by wordI cling to Your testimonies, O LORD; let me not be put to shame.
Read word by wordTurn my heart to Your testimonies and not to covetous gain.
Read word by wordNever take Your word of truth from my mouth, for I hope in Your judgments.
Read word by wordSustain me as You promised, that I may live; let me not be ashamed of my hope.
Read word by wordEnsure Your servant’s well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.
Read word by wordOrder my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
Read word by wordHe will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber.
Read word by wordFor the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one.
Read word by wordThe LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever—do not abandon the works of Your hands.
Read word by wordGrant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked; do not promote their evil plans, lest they be exalted. Selah
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 140.9
Do not let my heart be drawn to any evil thing or take part in works of wickedness with men who do iniquity; let me not feast on their delicacies.
Read word by wordLet the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.
Read word by wordBut my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.
Read word by wordDo not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.
Read word by wordAnswer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide Your face from me, or I will be like those who descend to the Pit.
Read word by wordPut not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.
Read word by wordListen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother.
Read word by wordMy son, if sinners entice you, do not yield to them.
Read word by wordmy son, do not walk the road with them or set foot upon their path.
Read word by wordMy son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments;
Read word by wordNever let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.
Read word by wordTrust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
Read word by wordBe not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
Read word by wordMy son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD, and do not loathe His rebuke;
Read word by wordMy son, do not lose sight of this: Preserve sound judgment and discernment.
Read word by wordDo not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
Read word by wordDo not withhold good from the deserving when it is within your power to act.
Read word by wordDo not tell your neighbor, “Come back tomorrow and I will provide”—when you already have the means.
Read word by wordDo not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.
Read word by wordDo not accuse a man without cause, when he has done you no harm.
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