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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
74x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution

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