Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “סֶלָה”
Understanding çelâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Selah. - suspension (of music), i.e. pause 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
סֶלָה
Phoneticseh'-law
Transliterationçelâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Selah. - suspension (of music), i.e. pause 1) to lift up, exalt 1a) Selah 1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
74 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 60:4 | “Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.” Word: סֶלָה (çelâh) | |
| Habakkuk 3:9 | “Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.” Word: סֶלָה (çelâh) |