סֶלָה
selah
Biblical HebrewMeaningA word written in the Book of Psalms that probably told the musicians to pause or stop for a moment.
HistoryNo one knows exactly what "selah" meant. It appears in the Book of Psalms, which is a book of songs and poems written thousands of years ago. Many people think it was a sign to the musicians to pause or play louder, but we are not sure.