English Explanatory Dictionary

Selah

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Alternative letter-case form of selah.
name
  1. A female given name from Hebrew derived from the Biblical interjection (possibly mistaken for a name).
name
  1. Alternative form of Sela.
intj
  1. 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.
noun
  1. A pause or rest of a contemplative nature.

Pronunciation

/ˈsiːlə/ /ˈseɪ̯lɑ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-selah.wav

Word forms

Selah selahs

Etymology

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

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