The actual meaning of the word Selah is unknown. There is speculation by scholars that it was a musical cue in ancient liturgy to encourage a moment to breathe, to pause and reflect on what one just read or sang, and to serve as an invitation to interrupt both the hurry and the stillness with introspection and praise. When we find it in Scripture, it should prompt us to stop the mad rush to simply get through reading, and instead, to meditate on God’s character, His words, or His actions on behalf of His people. The best true response to God is worship.
Psalm 3:8 From the LORD comes deliverance. May Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
Selah acts much like “Κύριε, ἐλέησον” in the Greek Orthodox liturgy: Lord, Have Mercy! Lent Devotionals will resume tomorrow after today’s Sabbath rest to reflect, refresh, and worship Him. Selah.