Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of סֶלַע

Understanding Çelaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

the same as סֶלַע rock, Sela(-h). - § Sela = "the rock" - Sela, the rock-city of Idumaea 1) a place in Edom 1a) perhaps ...

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

סֶלַע

Phoneticseh'-lah
TransliterationÇelaʻ
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as סֶלַע rock, Sela(-h). - § Sela = "the rock" - Sela, the rock-city of Idumaea 1) a place in Edom 1a) perhaps an early name for 'Petra'

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Kings 14:7

He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.

Word: סֶלַע (Çelaʻ)
Isaiah 16:1

Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.

Word: סֶלַע (Çelaʻ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Kings
Book Distribution

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