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Biblical Pause Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SELAH which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SELAH

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%5Exact Match!
239%15 A term used in biblical studies to refer to a text that is ascribed to a biblical figure but is not actually part of the biblical canon
325%14 Consist of a mixture of biblical and non-biblical texts

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SELAH" which means:

    noun
  • • A pause or rest of a contemplative nature.
  • interjection
  • • A word occurring between verses or paragraphs in parts of the hebrew bible, namely in habakkuk and the psalms; perhaps indicating a pause, either for contemplation or for the singer to clear his or her throat.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She listened to the song and reflected on the meaning of the selah."
  • • "The bible verse ended with the word 'selah' to prompt meditation."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
New York Times01 May 1989 Across 61
New York Times27 May 1987 Down 26
New York Times22 Aug 1979 Down 26
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