Definitions of "Selah"
- 1. Selah (Interjection)
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DefinitionA word of Hebrew origin used in Rastafarian chants and prayers, serving as a pause for reflection, contemplation, and acknowledgement of divine presence
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Example SentencesPatois: Selah, let di truth and righteousness resonate within di soul
English: Selah, let the truth and righteousness resonate within the soul -
Related WordsBabylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
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posted by anonymous on July 19, 2023
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