Etymology

selah

se·lah
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Today it means: A word occurring between verses or paragraphs in parts of the Hebrew Bible, namely in Habakkuk and the Psalms; perhaps indicating a pause, either for contemplation or for clearing the throat in singing. Full definition →

Biblical Hebrew סֶלָה
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selah · interjection, noun1

  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromסֶלָה
  2. English todayselah

From Biblical Hebrew סֶלָה (sélā), of unknown origin.

Selah · interjection, proper noun2

  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromסֶלָה
  2. English todaySelah

Biblical Hebrew סֶלָה (selāh); according to some scholars, from סָלָה (salah, “to hang”, implying “to weigh”, “to measure”).

Selah · proper noun3

  1. Biblical Hebrew · derived fromסֶּלַע“rock”
  2. English todaySelah

Biblical Hebrew סֶּלַע (Sela‛, “rock”); compare Arabic السلع (as-Sala‛).

Words from the same roots

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