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Old 03-20-2008, 09:25 AM
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Proper Pronunciation of "Selah?"

I have heard it pronounced "Say-lah" but the secular dictionary lists it as "See-Lah" and the Hebrew etymology (from the same Merriam Webster source) lists it as See-Lay.

So what is the most recognized pronunciation by the Church?
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