Sela

The site of historical Sela seen from the modern village of Sela in Jordan

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • The capital of Edom, near Mount Hor; also known as Joktheel and Petra.
  • village in modern-day Jordan (country) near the location of historical Sela.

Origin

  • Borrowed from Ancient Hebrew סֶּלַע ("rock"); compare Arabic السَّلَع.

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