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selah

Pronunciation: /ˈsiːlə/

The English word “selah” has 2 meanings listed here.

interjection

  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.

Etymology

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

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