Bible dictionary for children
Selah
Selah is a word found in several psalms.
In simple words
What does it mean?
Selah is a word found in several psalms. Its exact meaning is uncertain, though it is often understood as a musical or worship-related instruction.
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Can we understand a poem's main message while still having a question about one word?
An example from the Bible
Psalm 3 includes selah between lines of prayer. We can read the psalm meaningfully while being honest that the old term is not fully explained.
Read Psalm 3:2 ↗A little more to explore
Bible context & readings +
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Related reading: Psalm 3:2
Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
