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Lexicon :: Strong's H5542 - selê

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סֶלֶה
Transliteration
selê
Pronunciation
se'-leh
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1506a

Strong’s Definitions

סֶלָה çelâh, se'-leh; from H5541; suspension (of music), i.e. pause:—Selah.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 74x

The KJV translates Strong's H5542 in the following manner: Selah (74x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 74x
The KJV translates Strong's H5542 in the following manner: Selah (74x).
  1. to lift up, exalt

    1. Selah

      1. a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
סֶלָה çelâh, se'-leh; from H5541; suspension (of music), i.e. pause:—Selah.
STRONGS H5542: Abbreviations
סֶ֑לָה verb lift up (voices in ברוך לעולם), or exalt (לעולם י׳) (Imperative of סָלַל (compare Proverbs 4:8; Psalm 68:5; חִגָּיוֺן סלה Psalm 9:17, see הִגּ׳), properly סֹ֑לָּה, סֶ֑לֶה possibly Qr = נֶצַה, Hexapla σελ but compare הֶ֑רָה Ew554ii. 1, 539; Greek Version of the LXX Symm Theod διάψαλμα, explanation Suidas μέλους ἐναλλαγή; Theodoret, Hippolytus μέλους μεταβολή (compare Hexapla Habakkuk 3:3 μεταβολὴ δια ψάλματος; Syriac Hexapla Aq עוניתא in 5 Psalms, Field in Psalm 38:12); Greek Version of the LXX adds διάψαλμα e.g. Psalm 2:2; Psalm 34:11; Psalm 94:15, after final editing of Hebrew Psalter; so Psalms of Solomon 17:31; 18:10 on same principles as in MT; used therefore with full knowledge that it indicated some kind of interruption or change in the regular rendering. סלה is used in שמונה עשרה after Benedictions 3, 18, and after other early Jewish prayers, shewing knowledge, approximately; Aq gives αἐί (Theod. also Psalm 9:17 [Psalm 9:16]); Sexta διαπαντός (except Psalm 20:4 [Psalm 20:3]> εἰς τέλος); Quinta εἰς τοὺς αιὦνας Jerome semper, Targum usually לעלמא, לעלמין; but Psalm 39:6 [Psalm 39:5] לחיי עלמא, Psalm 44:9 [Psalm 44:8] לעלמי עלמין, Psalm 48:9 [Psalm 48:8] עד עלמי עלמין, Psalm 49:14 לעלמא דאתי; uniform tradition best explained by closing contents of the Benedictions, מהעולם ועד העולם. So Jerome classes sela with amen and salom; and Jacob of Edessa in BarHebr. Psalm 10:1 compare Christian Amen of the people after Gloria); — this interpretation agrees with usage: + 71 times in 39 Psalms, + 3 times Habakkuk 3 (taken from Minor Psalter למנצח, see נצח); it occurs at end of Psalm 3:9 [Psalm 3:8]; Psalm 24:10; Psalm 46:12 (omitted by Greek Version of the LXX), Psalm 9:21 (Greek Version of the LXX combines 9 and 10); elsewhere at close of strophe, Psalm 3:3, 5; 4:3, 5; 7:6; 9:17; 24:6; 32:4, 5; 32:7; 39:6, 12; 46:4, 8; 47:5; 48:9; 49:13 (so read MT Psalm 49:14 by error) Psalm 49:16; 50:6; 52:5, 7; 54:5; 59:6, 14; 61:5; 62:5, 9; 66:4, 7; 66:15; 67:5; 68:20; 76:4, 10; 77:4, 10; 77:16; 81:8; 82:2; 83:9; 84:5, 9; 88:8, 11; 89:38, 46; 140:4, 6; 140:9; 143:6; or where citations have been made, Psalm 44:9; 55:8; 57:7; 60:6; 67:2; 68:8, 33; 89:5; Habakkuk 3:3, 9; or where extracts might be made for liturgical purposes, Psalm 20:4; 21:3; 55:20; 75:4; 85:3; 87:3; 87:6; 89:49; so Psalm 57:3 (Greek Version of the LXX for MT Psalm 57:4) Habakkuk 3:13. — Of Psalms with סֶלָה, 23 used in Elohistic Psalter, 28 in Director's Psalter, 39 in final editing of Psalter. These editors found it in earlier Psalters. Davidic Psalter uses 20 of them, so few in proportion that it is not characteristic of this Psalter; but Korahite 9 (out of 12), and Asaph 7 + Psalm 80:8 [Greek Version of the LXX] (probably 8 out of 12); apparently it came into use in time of these editors. In Diretor's Psalter musical terms are added to 19 of the 28 it uses (and only to ten others, of which some could hardly use סלה); Psalms with סלה all (except 61, 81) name the kind of Psalm in title: 3 מִכְתָּם, 7 מַשְׂכִּיל, 10 שִׁיר, 26 (27) others מִזְמוֺר, Habakkuk 3 תְּפִלָּה; ס׳ is especially frequent with שִׁיר and מַשְׂכִּיל, terms associated with musical rendering. It probably came into use in late Persian period in connection with Psalms used with musical accompaniment in public worship, to indicate place of benedictions. It was not added by later editors to other psalms; but was revived in first century B.C., and continued in use for some time (see JacobZAW xvi (1896), 129 f. BrJBL 1809 EGBriggsAM. J. Semitic Lang. Oct. 1899, 1 ff.).
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Strong's Number H5542 matches the Hebrew סֶלֶה (selê),
which occurs 74 times in 74 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 2 (Psa 77:3–Hab 3:13)

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:3 - I remembered God, and was troubled;
I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:9 - Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has He in anger shut up His tender mercies? Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:15 - You have with Your arm redeemed Your people,
The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:7 - You called in trouble, and I delivered you;
I answered you in the secret place of thunder;
I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 82:2 - How long will you judge unjustly,
And show partiality to the wicked? Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:8 - Assyria also has joined with them;
They have helped the children of Lot. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:4 - Blessed are those who dwell in Your house;
They will still be praising You. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:8 - O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer;
Give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 85:2 - You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people;
You have covered all their sin. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:3 - Glorious things are spoken of you,
O city of God! Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 87:6 - The LORD will record,
When He registers the peoples:
“This one was born there.” Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:7 - Your wrath lies heavy upon me,
And You have afflicted me with all Your waves. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:10 - Will You work wonders for the dead?
Shall the dead arise and praise You? Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:4 - ‘Your seed I will establish forever,
And build up your throne to all generations.’ ” Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:37 - It shall be established forever like the moon,
Even like the faithful witness in the sky.” Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:45 - The days of his youth You have shortened;
You have covered him with shame. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:48 - What man can live and not see death?
Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave? Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:3 - They sharpen their tongues like a serpent;
The poison of asps is under their lips. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:5 - The proud have hidden a snare for me, and cords;
They have spread a net by the wayside;
They have set traps for me. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:8 - Do not grant, O LORD, the desires of the wicked;
Do not further his wicked scheme,
Lest they be exalted. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:6 - I spread out my hands to You;
My soul longs for You like a thirsty land. Selah
Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:3 - God came from Teman,
The Holy One from Mount Paran. Selah

His glory covered the heavens,
And the earth was full of His praise.
Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:9 - Your bow was made quite ready;
Oaths were sworn over Your arrows.[fn] Selah

You divided the earth with rivers.
Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:13 - You went forth for the salvation of Your people,
For salvation with Your Anointed.
You struck the head from the house of the wicked,
By laying bare from foundation to neck. Selah

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