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 ...
H5554
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |