Psalms 66:4 — Word Study
WLCכָּל־ הָאָ֤רֶץ׀ יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ לְ֭ךָ וִֽיזַמְּרוּ־ לָ֑ךְ יְזַמְּר֖וּ שִׁמְךָ֣ סֶֽלָה׃
BSAAllkôl [the entire world, everything] the earthʼerets [land, creation] bows downshâchâh▸ [in worship, prostrates itself] they sing praisezâmar▸ [make music] they sing praisezâmar▸ [joyfully, with celebration] to Your nameshêm [identity, character, reputation] Selahçelâh
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| כָּל־ | all | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| הָאָ֤רֶץ׀ | the earth | Particle, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ | they bow down | Verb, Hithpael, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| לְ֭ךָ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| וִֽיזַמְּרוּ־ | so they may sing praises | Conjunction, verb piel third person masculine plural |
| לָ֑ךְ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| יְזַמְּר֖וּ | they sing praises to | Verb, Piel, imperfect third person masculine plural |
| שִׁמְךָ֣ | name your | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| סֶֽלָה׃ | Selah | Particle |
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| BSB | All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah |
| KJV | All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. |
| ASV | All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. [Selah |
| YLT | All the earth do bow to Thee, They sing praise to Thee, they praise Thy name.' Selah. |
| WEB | All the earth will worship you, and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.” Selah. |
| BBE | Let all the earth give you worship, and make songs to you; let them make songs to your name. (Selah.) |
Where they part company is in the phrasing of the worship actions, but they all convey the same essential message.
The verse consists of a main clause followed by two subordinate clauses that elaborate on the actions of worship.







8 commentators on this verse
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Deep Study — Psalms 66:4
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Context — A Call to Worshipgenerated
Psalm 66:4 invites all of creation to bow down and sing praises to God. This verse emphasizes the universal acknowledgment of God's greatness and the joyful response of His creation, reflecting on His mighty deeds as noted in the surrounding verses. The psalmist calls upon the earth to recognize God's power and to respond in worship, which is a central theme throughout the Psalms.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 22:27 | All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. |
| 2 | Psalm 65:5 | With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. |
| 3 | Psalm 67:2–3 | that Your ways may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. |
| 4 | Psalm 96:1–2 | Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. |
| 5 | Psalm 117:1 | Praise the LORD, all you nations! Extol Him, all you peoples! |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 12 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — כֹּל, kol-generated
The word כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It encompasses totality and can refer to every person or thing, often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. In this verse, it underscores that every part of creation is included in the act of worship.
This word is a noun in the masculine singular construct form, indicating a collective whole. Its frequent occurrences throughout the Bible, such as in Genesis 1:31, highlight its significance in expressing completeness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The verse is rendered in the Berean Standard Bible as 'All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.' The KJV, ASV, YLT, WEB, and BBE all align closely with this wording, emphasizing the universal worship of God.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb governing the verse is יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ (they bow down), which is followed by a prepositional phrase indicating the object of worship, לְ֭ךָ (to You), and two clauses describing the actions of singing praises. The structure emphasizes the act of worship as a response to God's greatness.
The sentence begins with a noun phrase that identifies the subject, כָּל־ הָאָ֤רֶץ׀ (all the earth), highlighting the inclusivity of the worshippers. The following verbs detail the actions taken by this subject, creating a rhythm of worship.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew כֹּל is translated as πᾶσα (pasa), which also means 'all' or 'every.' This translation maintains the sense of totality found in the Hebrew.
The Greek word for 'bow down' is προσκυνησάτωσάν, indicating a similar act of worship, aligning closely with the Hebrew meaning and reflecting the reverence due to God.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 66:4 calls all the earth to bow down and sing praises to God. This verse emphasizes that every part of creation recognizes God's power and responds in worship, reflecting a common theme in the Psalms.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies that every part of creation acknowledges God's authority and responds with reverence and worship.
Singing praise is a way to express joy and gratitude to God, celebrating His character and deeds.
'Selah' is a musical term indicating a pause for reflection, inviting the worshippers to contemplate the significance of the praises sung.
We can recognize God's greatness in our lives and respond with worship and praise, just as all of creation does.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I acknowledge God's authority in my life?
- How can I express my praise to God through music or singing?
- What moments of reflection can I create in my worship to honor God?
- How does recognizing God's power affect my daily life and decisions?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers referenced this verse to discuss themes of worship and God's authority, providing insights into its significance in the life of believers.
Also in this place (which we have been quoting), the apostle to the Gentiles said that the wrath of God comes on the children of infidelity because of these evils.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 66 →
Then [Symmachus] outlines what was done of old. “He turns the sea into dry land; they will cross the river on foot.” The tense has been changed here: he spoke of the past as future, whereas the others retained the tense, Symmachus saying,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 66 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 66:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleAll the earth shall worship thee,.... The Messiah, who is equal with God; the Creator of men; the Redeemer of his people; the Head of the church, and King of saints; their Lord, and therefore to be
Read John Gill on Psalms 66 →
Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryAll the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah. All the earth shall worship thee - (Psalms 22:27.)
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Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleMany people of divers nations shall be so affected with thy stupendous works, that they shall worship and praise thee for them, and all people shall do so, and shall have just cause to do so; and the time will come when all nations will actually do so, to wit, in the days of the Messias.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 66 →
John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 66:4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing [to] thy name. Selah.Ver. 4. All the earth shall worship thee] Heb. they shall bow down to thee, stoop to thy government, submit to the sceptre of thy kingdom; they shall become the kingdoms of our Lord Jesus Christ. O dieculam illam! O mora! Christe veni. Selah] Let that thy kingdom come; come speedily, come in our days, as the modern Jews pray daily (Bimherah, Beiamenu).
Read John Trapp on Psalms 66 →
AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. All the earth] The whole land shall worship thee. There shall no more an idol be found among the tribes of Israel. This was literally true. After the Babylonish captivity the Israelites never relapsed into idolatry. Selah.] Remark it: this is a well attested truth.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 66 →
CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. All the earth shall worship thee and hymn thee, Yea, hymn thy name. This verse is part of the address to God put into the mouth of the nations.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 66 →
Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleAll the earth shall worship thee - That is, all the inhabitants of the world will bow down before thee, or render thee homage.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 66 →
Daniel Denison Whedon1808–1885Whedon's Commentary on the Bible4. Shall worship thee—Shall prostrate themselves, as in Psalms 72:11, whether in forced submission from the overawing prevalence of divine truth or from loving obedience is not stated.
Read Daniel Denison Whedon on Psalms 66 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
All the earth will worship you, and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.” Selah.
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah
All the earth worships you and sings praises to you! They sing praises to your name!” (Selah)
Tyndale line
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
All the earth shall worship thee, And shall sing unto thee; They shall sing to thy name. [Selah
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah
All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing to thee; they shall sing to thy name. Selah.
All the worlde shall worship thee, and sing vnto thee, euen sing of thy Name. Selah.
Strictly literal
All the earth shall worship thee, and sing psalms unto thee: they shall sing forth thy name. Selah.
All the earth do bow to Thee, They sing praise to Thee, they praise Thy name.' Selah.
All the earth bows to You, || They sing praise to You, they praise Your Name.” Selah.
All the lands shall bow themselves down unto thee, and shall sing praises unto thee; they shall sing praises to thy name. Selah.
All the earth will worship you and will sing to you; they will sing to your name.” Selah
From the Latin
Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee.
Simplified
Everyone on earth worships you, singing your praises—singing praises because of who you are.” Selah.
Let all the earth give you worship, and make songs to you; let them make songs to your name. (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 and the Septuagint agree closely in this verse, with a word-for-word correspondence. Both texts convey the same message of universal worship directed toward God.
כָּל־ הָאָ֤רֶץ׀ יִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ לְ֭ךָ וִֽיזַמְּרוּ־ לָ֑ךְ יְזַמְּר֖וּ שִׁמְךָ֣ סֶֽלָה׃
9 of the 9 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 66:4
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.
כֹּל (kol) means 'all' or 'the whole.' It can refer to totality, including every person or thing, and is often used with a following genitive to specify what is included. The term can also denote a broader sense of everything in existence or all circumstances of life. The lexicons do not show significant disagreement on its meanings.
כֹּל once כּוֹל n.m. the whole, all
with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
Absolutely:
without the art., all things, all
with the art. הַכֹּל
where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
base
H3605 כֹּל once כּוֹל the whole, all . with foll. gen. (as usually) the whole of, to be rendered, however, often in our idiom, to avoid stiffness, any or every
. Absolutely: . without the art., all things, all
. with the art. הַכֹּל . where the sense is limited by the context to things (or persons) just mentioned
. in a wider sense, all, whether of all mankind or of all living things, the universe, or of all the circumstances of life (chiefly late)
3605 kol kole
or (Jer. 33:8) kowl {kole}; from 3634; properly, the whole;
hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a
plural sense):--(in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any
(manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as
many as, (no-)thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole,
whoso(-ever).
see HEBREW for 03634
כֹּל (kol) — all.
1) all, the whole
1a) all, the whole of
1b) any, each, every, anything
1c) totality, everything
Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
ol: Used in various combinations, and with different meanings.
(1) All along, "Weeping all along as he went" (Jer 41:6), i.e. throughout the whole way he went, feigning equal concern with the men from Shiloh, etc., for the destruction of the Temple, so as to put them off their guard.
(2) All in all, "That God may be all in all" (1Co 15:28, Greek: panta en pasin, "all things in all (persons and) things"). "The universe, with all it comprises, will wholly answer to God's will and reflect His mind" (Dummelow).
אֶ֫רֶץ (erets) is a feminine noun meaning 'earth' or 'land.' It encompasses various meanings, including the whole earth, specific territories like Canaan, and even inhabitants of the land. It can refer to soil, ground, or regions, and is used in phrases related to distance and the living. There is a note on the plural form אֲרָצוֹת, which mainly appears in later texts to denote multiple lands.
אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land
earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
earth, opp. to heaven, sky
earth = inhabitants of earth
land =
country, territory
district, region
trial territory
piece of ground
specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
= inhabitants of land
used even of Shᵉʼôl
ground, surface of ground
soil, as productive
אֶרֶץ in phrases
people of the land
in measurements of distance
the country of the plain, level or plain country
land of the living
end(s) of the earth
pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
base
H776 אֶ֫רֶץ n. f. & (seld.) m. earth, land . . earth, whole earth (opp. to a part)
. earth, opp. to heaven, sky
. earth = inhabitants of earth
. land = . country, territory
. district, region
. trial territory
. piece of ground
. specif. land of Canaan, or Israel
. = inhabitants of land
. used even of Shᵉʼôl
. . ground, surface of ground
. soil, as productive
. אֶרֶץ in phrases . people of the land
. in measurements of distance
. the country of the plain, level or plain country
. land of the living
. end(s) of the earth
. pl. אֲרָצוֹת is almost wholly late; it denotes lands, countries, often in contrast to Canaan, lands of the nations, etc.
776 'erets eh'-rets
from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth
(at large, or partitively a land):--X common, country, earth,
field, ground, land, X natins, way, + wilderness, world.
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: country/planet.
: country/field
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
1b2) district, region
1b3) tribal territory
1b4) piece of ground
1b5) land of Canaan, Israel
1b6) inhabitants of land
1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world
1b8) city (-state)
1c) ground, surface of the earth
1c1) ground
1c2) soil
1d) (in phrases)
1d1) people of the land
1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance)
1d3) level or plain country
1d4) land of the living
1d5) end(s) of the earth
1e) (almost wholly late in usage)
1e1) lands, countries
1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
אֶ֫רֶץ (e.rets) — land: soil.
: soil
1) land, earth
1a) earth
1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part)
1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven)
1a3) earth (inhabitants)
1b) land
1b1) country, territory
Art | N-cs — Particle · noun common feminine singular absoluteHTd/Ncfsa
urth ('adhamah, 'erets, 'aphar; ge, oikoumene):
In a hilly limestone country like Palestine, the small amount of iron oxide in the rocks tends to be oxidized, and thereby to give a prevailing reddish color to the soil. This is especially the case on relatively barren hills where there is little organic matter present to prevent reddening and give a more blackish tinge.
'Adhamah (compare 'adham, "a man," and Adam) is from 'adham, "to be red," and is used in the senses: "earth" (Ex 20:24), "land" (Ps 105:35), a "land" or country (Isa 14:2), "ground" (Ge 4:11), "the earth" (Ge 7:4).
Earth
(1.) In the sense of soil or ground, the translation of the word adamah’. In Gen. 9:20 “husbandman” is literally “man of the ground or earth.” Altars were to be built of earth (Ex. 20:24). Naaman asked for two mules’ burden of earth (2 Kings 5:17), under the superstitious notion that Jehovah, like the gods of the heathen, could be acceptably worshipped only on his own soil.
(2). As the rendering of ’erets, it means the whole world (Gen. 1:2); the land as opposed to the sea (1:10). Erets also denotes a country (21:32); a plot of ground (23:15); the ground on which a man stands (33:3); the inhabitants of the earth (6:1; 11:1); all the world except Israel (
The term is used in two widely-different senses: (1) for the material of which the earth’s surface is composed; (2) as the name of the planet on which man dwells. The Hebrew language discriminates between these two by the use of separate terms, adamah for the former, erets for the latter. Adamah is the earth in the sense of soil or ground, particularly as being susceptible of cultivation. (Genesis 2:7) Erets is applied in a more or less extended sense-- (1) to the whole world, (Genesis 1:1) (2) to land as opposed to sea, (Genesis 1:10) (3) to a country, (Genesis 21:32) (4) to a plot of ground, (Genesis 23:15) and (5) to…
In both Hebrew and Greek the same word is used to denote the earth as a whole, and a particular land. Only the context can enable us to decide in which of these senses it is to be taken in a given passage.
Thus in Mt 27:45 we might, so far as the original word is concerned, render either "there was darkness over all the land," or over all the earth. The expression "all the earth" is sometimes used hyperbolically for a large portion of it, Ezr 1:2. The word is used of the whole world, etc. In a moral sense, earthly is opposed to what is heavenly, spiritual and holy, Joh 3:31 1Co 15:47 Col 3:2
The Hebrew word שָׁחָה (*shachah*) is a primitive root meaning to bow down or prostrate oneself, particularly in homage to a superior or in worship before God. It can also imply a figurative sense of being depressed by anxiety. The entries highlight its use in various contexts, including worship of both God and false gods.
[שָׁחָה] 172 vb. bow down
Qal bow down
Hiph. fig., anxiety depresses it
Hithpa‛lēl
bow down, prostrate oneself, before a monarch or superior, in homage, etc.
before God, in worship
before other gods
base
H7812 שָׁחָה bow down .bow down
. fig., anxiety depresses it
.. bow down, prostrate oneself, before a monarch or superior, in homage, etc.
. before God, in worship
. before other gods
7812 shachah shaw-khaw'
a primitive root; to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially
reflexive, in homage to royalty or God):--bow (self) down,
crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance,
do reverence, make to stoop, worship.
שָׁחָה (sha.chah) — to bow.
1) to bow down
1a) (Qal) to bow down
1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig)
1c) (Hithpael)
1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself
1c1a) before superior in homage
1c1b) before God in worship
1c1c) before false gods
1c1d) before angel
V-v-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Hithpael · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVti3mp
ךָּ (ka) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person masculine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
זָמַר (zamar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sing or make music, particularly in praise of God. It is derived from a root that suggests touching the strings of a musical instrument. The word covers actions like singing, playing instruments, and celebrating through music. The Piel form specifically emphasizes making music in worship.
[זמר] vb. only Pi. make music in praise of God
base
H2167 זמר only Pi. make music in praise of God
2167 zamar zaw-mar'
a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea
of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings
or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make
music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song
and music:--give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
see HEBREW for 02168
זָמַר (za.mar) — to sing.
1) to sing, sing praise, make music
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to make music, sing
1a2) to play a musical instrument
Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3mp — Conjunction · verb piel third person masculine pluralHC/Vpu3mp
ךְ (kh) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person feminine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
זָמַר (zamar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to sing or make music, particularly in praise of God. It is derived from a root that suggests touching the strings of a musical instrument. The word covers actions like singing, playing instruments, and celebrating through music. The Piel form specifically emphasizes making music in worship.
[זמר] vb. only Pi. make music in praise of God
base
H2167 זמר only Pi. make music in praise of God
2167 zamar zaw-mar'
a primitive root (perhaps ident. with 2168 through the idea
of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings
or parts of a musical instrument, i.e. play upon it; to make
music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song
and music:--give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
see HEBREW for 02168
זָמַר (za.mar) — to sing.
1) to sing, sing praise, make music
1a) (Piel)
1a1) to make music, sing
1a2) to play a musical instrument
Aramaic equivalent: ze.mar (זְמָר "music" H2170)
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp — Verb · Piel · imperfect third person masculine pluralHVpi3mp
שֵׁם (shem) means 'name' and encompasses various meanings such as reputation, fame, and glory. It can refer to the designation of God and is often associated with memorials or monuments. The word is built from a primitive root and highlights individuality and honor. There is a mention of its use in relation to false gods, which is forbidden.
שֵׁם 864 n.m. name (√ unknown)
of river, beasts, city, i.e. exact designation of it
usu. of pers.
= reputation
esp. as giving a man a kind of posthumous life, esp. in his sons
name, as designation of God
of false gods, use forbidden
= memorial, monument
base
H8034 שֵׁם name (√ unknown)
8034 shem shame
a primitive word (perhaps rather from 7760 through the idea
of definite and conspicuous position; compare 8064); an
appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by
implication honor, authority, character:--+ base,
(in-)fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report.
see HEBREW for 07760
see HEBREW for 08064
שֵׁם (shem) — name.
1) name
1a) name
1b) reputation, fame, glory
1c) the Name (as designation of God)
1d) memorial, monument
Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/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
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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
Part — 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.
