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Bible Questions Answered:
“I
read in the Psalms, the word selah, what does that mean?
Ann/
Memphis, Tennessee U..S.A.
Bible Answer:
Bible Texts:
Selah:
Psalms were sung, and the Psalms were often addressed to
“the choir master.”
Selah, occurs some 71 times in the book of Psalms and 3
times in the book of Habakkuk.
Psalm
4:1-8 KJV (For the choir
director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed
instruments.)
1
Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me
when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2
O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long
will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3
But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself:
the Lord will hear when I call unto him.
4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your
bed, and be still. Selah.
5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the
Lord.
6
There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up
the light of thy countenance upon us.
7
Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their
corn and their wine increased.
8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only
makest me dwell in safety.
Selah, stood for a musical pause, and also for a time of
pause and reflection as to what has just been said.
Selah, a time of reflection and meditation.
Deuteronomy
32;7 KJV
Remember
the days of old, consider the years of many generations: ask thy
father, and he will shew thee; thy elders, and they will tell thee.
Psalm
64:9 KJV
And
all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall
wisely consider of His doing.
Psalm
77:12 KJV
I
will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
Psalm
143:5 KJV
I
remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the
work of thy hands.
Prayer:
Selah: A few to reflect on.
Psalm
3:8 KJV
Salvation
belongeth unto The Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Psalm
24:10 KJV
Who
is this King Of Glory? The Lord Of Hosts, He is The King Of Glory.
Selah.
Psalm
32:5 KJV
I
acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I
said, I will confess my transgressions unto The Lord; and thou
forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.
Psalm
32:7 KJV
Thou
art my Hiding Place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt
compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
Psalm
39:5 NLT
You
have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire
lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a
breath.” Interlude (Selah)
Psalm
46:7 KJV
The
Lord Of Hosts is with us; The God Of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm
49:15 KJV
But
God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for He shall
receive me. Selah.
Psalm
61:4 KJV
I
will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of
thy wings. Selah.
Psalm
62:8 KJV
Trust
in Him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before Him: God
is a refuge for us. Selah.
Psalm
66:4 KJV
All
the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall
sing to thy name. Selah.
Psalm
67:1,4 KJV
1
God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine
upon us; Selah.
4
O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the
people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
Psalm
68:19,32 KJV
19
Blessed be The Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God
Of Our Salvation. Selah.
32
Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto The
Lord; Selah:
Psalm
84:4 KJV
Blessed
are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee.
Selah.
Psalm
85:2 KJV
Thou
hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their
sin. Selah.
Psalm
143:6 KJV
I
stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a
thirsty land. Selah.
Habakkuk
3:3 KJV
God came from Teman, and The Holy One from mount Paran.
Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of His
praise.