The Power of Pause: Using ‘Selah’ in Your Marriage

The word selah appears 74 times in the Old Testament, mostly in the book of Psalms. It is used to indicate a pause, with the intention of giving the reader or hearer a chance to reflect on what has been said.

A card with the word Selah on it.

In a go, go, go world, a pause stands out. When you compliment your wife or tell her how much you love her, pause to give her a moment to reflect on that.

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2 responses to “The Power of Pause: Using ‘Selah’ in Your Marriage”

  1. Nathan says:

    I’d always assumed that “Selah” in a psalm meant “guitar solo here.”

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