Strong's H5553 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: סֶלַע (çelaʻ)

Pronunciation: seh'-lah

POS: seh'-lah Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from an unused root meaning to be lofty;

Definition: from an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress); (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold.

KJV Usage: (ragged) rock, stone(-ny), strong hold.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) crag, cliff, rock
• 2. 1a) crag, cliff
• 3. 1b) as stronghold of Jehovah, of security (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2911
• GREEK G4073
• GREEK G4733

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