selah

Intj

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 the singer to clear his or her throat.

Noun

A pause or rest of a contemplative nature.

Hyphenated as

se‧lah

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsiːlə/

Etymology

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

Synonyms

amen