In the bible, I see the word "Selah" a lot in Psalms. Does anyone know what that means?

Answer 1

Selah means you need to pause and meditate on what is written, a verse, a song, etc...

Answer 2

The little word “Se′lah,” occurring 71 times in the main text, is generally thought to be a technical term for music or recitation, although its exact significance is unknown. It is suggested by some that it indicates a pause for silent meditation in the singing or in both the singing and the instrumental music. Hence, it need not be pronounced in reading.

A transliterated Hebrew expression found frequently in the Psalms and also appearing in Habakkuk chapter 3. Although it is generally thought to be a technical term for music or recitation, its exact significance is unknown. It is held by some to mean a “pause, suspension, or holding back,” either of the singing of the psalm for a musical interlude or of both singing and instrumental music for silent meditation. In either event, the pause was doubtless used to make the fact or sentiment just expressed more impressive, to allow the full import of the last utterance to sink in. The Greek Septuagint rendering of Selah is di·a′psal·ma, defined as “a musical interlude.” Selah always appears at the end of a clause and generally at the end of a strophe, every occurrence being in a song containing some kind of musical direction or expression. In Psalm 9:16 it is accompanied by “Higgaion,” there understood by some to be associated with the music of the harp.

Answer 3

I think that it was a term for a musical break, where the music would continue, but the singing paused for a while.

Answer 4

it means to pause

Answer 5

its sort of similar to amen, it comes after very important passages.

Answer 6

pause and meditate.

Answer 7

soychuletta2000 got it right.
good job.

Answer 8

to ponder...meditate...think about what was just said.