Psalms 61:4 — Word Study
WLCאָג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃
BSAforkîy to behâyâh refugemachăçeh [trust, find shelter] towermigdâl strengthʻôz facepânîym enemyʼôyêb
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אָג֣וּרָה | let me sojourn | Verb, Qal, infinitive construct first person common singular |
| בְ֭אָהָלְךָ | in tent your | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| עוֹלָמִ֑ים | forever | Noun common, masculine plural absolute |
| אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה | let me take refuge | Verb, Qal, imperfect first person common singular |
| בְסֵ֖תֶר | in [the] shelter of | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct |
| כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ | wings your | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| סֶּֽלָה׃ | Selah | Particle |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah |
| KJV | I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. |
| ASV | I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah |
| YLT | I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah. |
| WEB | I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah. |
| BBE | I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.) |
Where they part company is בְ֭אָהָלְךָ — see How Translations Differ.
The verse consists of a main clause expressing the desire to dwell, followed by a subordinate clause indicating the act of seeking refuge, and concludes with the reflective term Selah.
8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 61:4
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Context — Seeking Refuge in Godgenerated
Psalm 61:4 reflects the psalmist's yearning for closeness to God, emphasizing the importance of divine protection and the desire to dwell in His sacred space. This verse is part of a larger prayer, where the psalmist acknowledges God as a refuge and a source of strength against adversaries, as seen in Psalm 61:3 and Psalm 61:5. The imagery of a tent and wings symbolizes safety and intimacy with God, inviting reflection on the nature of divine shelter.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 61:7 | May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him. |
| 2 | Psalm 15:1 | O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? |
| 3 | Psalm 23:6 | Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever. |
| 4 | Psalm 27:4 | One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. |
| 5 | Psalm 90:1 | Lord, You have been our dwelling place through all generations. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 17 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אַג֣וּרָה, 'a.Gu.rahgenerated
The verb אַג֣וּרָה ('a.Gur.ah) is an infinitive construct, meaning 'to sojourn' or 'to dwell.' It conveys a sense of residing or seeking hospitality, often in a sacred context. This word is derived from a root that implies turning aside for lodging, suggesting a temporary yet significant stay in a divine presence.
In this verse, the psalmist expresses a deep desire to dwell in God's tent, indicating a longing for a close relationship and safety. The choice of this verb emphasizes the importance of being in God's presence, which is a recurring theme in the Psalms, where trust in God as a refuge is paramount.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The structure of this verse centers around two main verbs: אַג֣וּרָה ('a.Gur.ah) and אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה ('e.che.Seh), indicating actions taken by the psalmist. The first verb expresses a desire to dwell, while the second conveys a plea for refuge. Both verbs are supported by prepositional phrases that clarify the locations of this dwelling and refuge.
The order of the phrases emphasizes the psalmist's longing for a continuous relationship with God, starting with the desire to dwell and followed by seeking refuge. This arrangement highlights the psalmist's trust in God's protection, as the verbs lead into the imagery of shelter provided by God's wings.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew verb אַג֣וּרָה is rendered as ὅτι (hoti), indicating a connection to the concept of 'because' or 'for.' This choice may reflect a broader interpretive approach, emphasizing the reason behind the psalmist's plea for dwelling in God's presence.
The translation of בְ֭אָהָלְךָ as ἐλπίς (elpís) suggests a focus on hope, aligning the idea of dwelling with a sense of trust in God's promise of protection.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 61:4 expresses the psalmist's desire to live in God's presence forever and to find safety under His protection. The imagery of a tent and wings conveys a deep longing for closeness to God, reflecting the psalmist's trust in His refuge and strength.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
To dwell in God's tent signifies a desire for a close and enduring relationship with Him, finding safety and comfort in His presence.
The imagery of wings represents protection and shelter, illustrating God's care and safety for those who trust in Him.
Selah is a musical term indicating a pause for reflection, inviting the reader to contemplate the meaning of the preceding verses.
This verse connects to other Psalms that emphasize God's role as a refuge and protector, such as Psalm 23:6 and Psalm 27:4, reinforcing the theme of divine safety.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I sought refuge in God during difficult times?
- How can I cultivate a deeper relationship with God, similar to the psalmist's desire to dwell in His tent?
- What does it mean for me to find safety under God's wings in my daily life?
- How can I use moments of reflection, like Selah, to deepen my understanding of God's protection?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 61:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever,.... Under the protection of the Lord, as in a shepherd's tent, or as in one belonging to a general of an army, where are fulness and safety; [See comments on
Read John Gill on Psalms 61 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 61 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleI shall, I doubt not, be restored to the tabernacle from which I am now banished, and, according to the desire of my heart, worship and enjoy thee there all my days. In the mean time, whilst I am in danger and trouble, I will cast myself upon thy protection with full confidence.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 61 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 61:4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.Ver. 4. I will abide in thy tabernacle] Et scribam mirabilia tua in memoriale, saith R. Obadiah by way of gloss; and I will there register up thy wonderful works. Or, I shall there worship thee, and do thee acceptable service again, though at present I am banished or bruised abroad. He saith not, I shall abide in my palace, but in thy tabernacle, which he more highly esteemed. Some render it, I shall dwell in thy tent, or pavilion royal, making it a metaphor from warfare, where those that are in the king’ s own tent must needs be in greatest safety. And this sense suiteth well with the…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 61 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) I will abide.—Rather, Let me be a guest in, etc. (Comp. Psalms 15:1; Psalms 27:4.) Thy tabernacle . . .—It is difficult to decide whether this indicates. the Mosaic tabernacle, and so may be used as an index of the date of the poem; or whether the tent is a general figure for the protection of God, wherever it may be found. It certainly recalls Psalms 23:6. For ever.—Literally, for ages or æons. For the same plural, see Psalms 145:13. I will trust . . .—Rather, let me find refuge under the shelter of thy wings. (For the image, see Note Psalms 17:8.)
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 61 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. I will abide in thy tabernacle] The greater portion of those Psalms which were composed during and after the captivity, says Calmet, had Levites and priests for their authors. Hence we find the ardent desire so frequently expressed of seeing the temple; of praising God there; of spending their lives in that place, performing the functions of their sacred office. There I shall sojourn; - there I shall dwell, - be at rest, - be in safety, - be covered with thy wings, as a bird in its nest is covered with the wings of its mother. These simple comparisons, drawn from rural affairs and ordinary occurrences, are more pleasing and consolatory in the circumstances in question, than…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 61 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. Let me sojourn in thy tent for ever: Let me take refuge in the hidingplace of thy wings. The words are a prayer. In his banishment he prays that he may once more be received as Jehovah’s guest, to enjoy His protection and hospitality, to dwell in the place which He has consecrated by His Presence (Psalms 15:1). In thy tent may mean no more than ‘in thy abode’: but it is natural to connect the metaphor with the ‘tent’ which David pitched for the Ark on Mount Zion (2 Samuel 6:17). Cp. Psalms 27:5-6. ‘Sojourn’ implies the relation of guest to host, and the protection which the guest in Oriental countries claims from his host. “The Arabs give the title of jâr allâh to one who resides in…
Read Cambridge on Psalms 61 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI will abide in thy tabernacle for ever - This expresses the confident assurance that he would be restored to his home, and to the privileges of public worship.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 61 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah.
Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah
I will be a permanent guest in your home; I will find shelter in the protection of your wings. (Selah)
Tyndale line
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. [Selah
I will dwell in thy tabernacle for ever: I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah
I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
I will dwell in thy Tabernacle for euer, and my trust shall be vnder the couering of thy wings. Selah.
Strictly literal
I will sojourn in thy tent for ever; I will take refuge in the covert of thy wings. Selah.
I sojourn in Thy tent to the ages, I trust in the secret place of Thy wings. Selah.
I sojourn in Your tent for all ages, || I trust in the secret place of Your wings. Selah.
(61:5) Let me sojourn in thy tent to all eternity; let me be sheltered under the covert of thy wings. Selah.
Let me live in your tabernacle forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings. Selah
From the Latin
How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.
Simplified
Let me live with you forever; protect me under the shelter of your wings. Selah.
I will make your tent my resting-place for ever: I will keep myself under the cover of your wings. (Selah.)
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text of Psalms 61:4 reads, "אַג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃" which translates to, "Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah." The Septuagint closely matches this text, agreeing with six out of seven words, although it presents them in a different order and with its own articles. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not provide additional variants for this verse, indicating a strong consistency among the witnesses for this particular text.
אָג֣וּרָה בְ֭אָהָלְךָ עוֹלָמִ֑ים אֶֽחֱסֶ֨ה בְסֵ֖תֶר כְּנָפֶ֣יךָ סֶּֽלָה׃
6 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 61:4
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
גּוּר (gur) is a Hebrew verb with a range of meanings including to sojourn, abide, and seek hospitality, as well as to stir up strife or quarrel, and to dread or fear. It is built from a primitive root that conveys the idea of turning aside from a path, often for lodging. The lexicons indicate that it can imply both positive and negative interactions, such as hospitality and conflict.
גּוּר vb. sojourn
Qal
sojourn
abide
Hithpol. seek hospitality with
base
[גּוּר] vb. stir up strife, quarrel
Qal.
stir up strife
quarrel
Hithpol. they excite themselves, but unlikely
base
[גּוּר] vb. dread
Qal
be afraid of
stand in awe of
base
H1481a גּוּר sojourn .. sojourn
. abide
. seek hospitality with
H1481b גּוּר stir up strife, quarrel H1481c גּוּר dread
1481 guwr goor
a primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road (for
a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest);
also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gather
for hostility (as afraid):--abide, assemble, be afraid, dwell,
fear, gather (together), inhabitant, remain, sojourn, stand in
awe, (be) stranger, X surely.
גּוּר (gur) — to sojourn.
1) to sojourn, abide, dwell in, dwell with, remain, inhabit, be a stranger, be continuing, surely
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to sojourn, dwell for a time
1a2) to abide, stay, temporarily dwell
1b) (Hithpolel)
1b1) to seek hospitality with
1b2) to assemble oneself
גּוּר (gur) — to quarrel.
1) to stir up trouble, strife, quarrel, gather together
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to stir up strife
1a2) to quarrel
1b) (Hithpolel) to excite oneself
גּוּר (gur) — to dread.
1) to dread, fear, stand in awe, be afraid
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to fear, be afraid
1a2) to be in awe, stand in awe
HVqc1cs — Verb · Qal · infinitive construct first person common singularHVqc1cs
The Hebrew word אֹ֫הֶל (*ohel*) means 'tent' and is derived from a root meaning 'to be conspicuous.' It encompasses various meanings, including a nomad's tent, a dwelling or home, and specifically refers to the sacred tent used for worship, known as the tabernacle. The entries consistently highlight its association with transience and habitation.
אֹ֫הֶל 343 n.m. tent
tent of nomad
dwelling, habitation
the sacred tent used in worship of God
base
H168 אֹ֫הֶל tent
168 'ohel o'-hel
from 166; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a
distance):--covering, (dwelling)(place), home, tabernacle,
tent.
see HEBREW for 0166
אֹ֫הֶל (o.hel) — tent.
: tent
1) tent
1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience
1b) dwelling, home, habitation
1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle)
Also means: o.hel (אֹ֫הֶל ": home" H0168H)
אֹ֫הֶל (o.hel) — tent: home.
: home
1) tent
1a) nomad's tent, and thus symbolic of wilderness life, transience
1b) dwelling, home, habitation
1c) the sacred tent of Jehovah (the tabernacle)
HR/Ncmsc/Sp2ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp2ms
עוֹלָם (owlam) refers to concepts of long duration, antiquity, and futurity, encompassing meanings like eternity and perpetual existence. It is derived from a root meaning 'concealed' or 'the vanishing point.' The term is used to describe both ancient times and an indefinite future, indicating continuity and everlastingness.
עוֹלָם 439 n.m. long duration, antiquity, futurity
base
H5769 עוֹלָם long duration, antiquity, futurity
5769 `owlam o-lawm'
or lolam {o-lawm'}; from 5956; properly, concealed, i.e. the
vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future),
i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
(especially with prepositional prefix) always:--alway(-s),
ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for,
(n-))ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of)
old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world
(+ without end). Compare 5331, 5703.
see HEBREW for 05956
see HEBREW for 05331
see HEBREW for 05703
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: enduring.
: enduring/eternal
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — Everlasting.
This name means long duration, everlasting, perpetual
Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: any time.
: any_time
1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world
1a) ancient time, long time (of past)
1b) (of future)
1b1) for ever, always
1b2) continuous existence, perpetual
1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
עוֹלָם (o.lam) — forever: antiquity.
: old/ancient
HNcmpa — Noun common · masculine plural absoluteHNcmpa
חָסָה (chacah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to seek refuge or flee for protection, often used in a figurative sense to express trust or hope in God. It is primarily found in poetic contexts, emphasizing the act of confiding in divine protection.
חָסָה vb. (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refuge
base
H2620 חָסָה (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refuge
2620 chacah khaw-saw'
a primitive root; to flee for protection (compare 982);
figuratively, to confide in:--have hope, make refuge, (put)
trust.
see HEBREW for 0982
חָסָה (cha.sah) — to seek refuge.
1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection
1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
HVqi1cs — Verb · Qal · imperfect first person common singularHVqi1cs
ref'-uj: A place of resort and safety. The principal words in the Old Testament are machceh (Ps 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isa 4:6, etc.), and manoc (2Sa 22:3; Ps 59:16, etc.), both applied chiefly to God as a "refuge" for His people. For the King James Version "refuge" in De 33:27, the Revised Version (British and American) has "dwelling-place," and in Ps 9:9, "high tower." Conversely, the Revised Version (British and American) has "refuge" for the King James Version "shelter" in Ps 61:3, and "hope" in
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From the avenger of blood Ex 21:13,14; Nu 35:11-32; De 4:41-43; 19:2-13; Jos 20:1-6
סֵ֫תֶר (se.ter) refers to concepts of covering, hiding, and secrecy, encompassing both literal and figurative meanings. It can denote a hiding place or shelter, as well as the idea of secrecy, including slanderous speech. The feminine form, סִתְרָה (sit.rah), specifically means shelter or protection, with a reference to Deuteronomy 32:38.
ref
H5643a סֵ֫תֶר covering, hiding-place, secrecy H5643b סִתְרָה shelter, protection
5643 cether say'-ther
or (feminine) cithrah (Deut. 32:38), {sith-raw'}; from 5641;
a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative
sense):--backbiting, covering, covert, X disguise(-th),
hiding place, privily, protection, secret(-ly, place).
see HEBREW for 05641
סֵ֫תֶר (se.ter) — secrecy.
1) covering, shelter, hiding place, secrecy
1a) covering, cover
1b) hiding place, shelter, secret place
1c) secrecy
1c1) secrecy (of tongue being slanderous)
סִתְרָה (sit.rah) — shelter.
shelter, protection
HR/Ncmsc — Preposition · noun common masculine singular constructHR/Ncmsc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
Hence of is the sign of the genitive case, the case that denotes production; as the son of man, the son proceeding from man, produced from man. This is the primary sense, although we now say, produced by man. 'Part of these were slain; ' that is, a number separate, for part denotes a division; the sense then is, a number from or out of the whole were slain. So also, 'some of these were slain; ' that is…
כָּנָף (kanaph) means 'wing' or 'extremity' and can refer to various edges or corners, such as those of a bird, garment, or building. It encompasses meanings like border, corner, and skirt, indicating both physical and metaphorical edges. The word is derived from a root that suggests an edge or extremity.
כָּנָף 109 n.f. wing, extremity
base
H3671 כָּנָף wing, extremity
3671 kanaph kaw-nawf'
from 3670; an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or
army) a wing, (of a garment or bed-clothing) a flap, (of the
earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle:--+ bird, border,
corner, end, feather(-ed), X flying, + (one an-)other,
overspreading, X quarters, skirt, X sort, uttermost part,
wing((-ed)).
see HEBREW for 03670
כָּנָף (ka.naph) — wing.
1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt
1a) wing
1b) extremity
1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
HNcfdc/Sp2ms — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp2ms
סֶ֫לָה (selah) means to lift up or exalt. It is primarily recognized as a musical term indicating a pause or interruption, often found in the Psalms. The word is derived from a root meaning 'suspension' and appears frequently in the context of music, suggesting accentuation.
סֶ֫לָה vb. lift up, or exalt;—this interpr. agrees with usage: 71 t. in 39 ψψ, 3 t. Hb 3
base
H5542 סֶ֫לָה lift up, or exalt
5542 celah seh'-law
from 5541; suspension (of music), i.e. pause:--Selah.
see HEBREW for 05541
סֶ֫לָה (se.lah) — Selah.
§ 1) to lift up, exalt
1a) Selah
1a1) a technical musical term probably showing accentuation, pause, interruption
HTj — ParticleHTj
se'-la.
See MUSIC, II, 1.
Selah
A word frequently found in the Book of Psalms, and also in Hab. 3:9, 13, about seventy-four times in all in Scripture. Its meaning is doubtful. Some interpret it as meaning “silence” or “pause;” others, “end,” “a louder strain,” “piano,” etc. The LXX. render the word by daplasma i.e., “a division.”
This word, which is found only in the poetical books of the Old Testament, occurs seventy-one times in the Psalms and three times in Habakkuk. It is probably a term which had a meaning in the musical nomenclature of the Hebrews, though what that meaning may have been is now a matter of pure conjecture. (Gesenius and Ewald and others think it has much the same meaning as our interlude,--a pause in the voices singing, while the instruments perform alone.)
A musical term which occurs seventy-three times in the Psalms, and is found also in Hab 3:3,9,13. It usually occurs at the end of a period or apostrophe, but sometimes at the end only of a clause. This difficult word, it is now generally believed, was a direction for a meditative pause in the singing of a psalm, during which perhaps there was an instrumental interlude.