What is the meaning of the Hebrew word "selah"?

Answer by  Sting1 (686)

Selah derives from calah which means 'to hang'. At those times to value something, it was suspended on a balance. From this context, Selah means that we should measure and reflect upon what has been said.

Answer by  alrac (197)

It is most seen in the Psalms of the Bible, where it is a musical notation of sorts. In that context the meaning most accepted is "pause and listen".