Notes on Biblical Chapters and Verses

Chapter and Verse Divisions

• In the early 13th century, Stephen Langton introduced chapter divisions into the Bible.
• In the 15th and 16th centuries, publishers began to add verse divisions.

Differences in Verse Counting

• Hebrew texts often have one additional verse compared to English translations (e.g., ESV).
• This discrepancy is due to a verse, typically a song by David, being counted as a verse in Hebrew but not in some English translations.

Meaning of "Selah"

• "Selah" is a term found in the Psalms and is likely a liturgical term, but its exact meaning is not definitively known.
• It may signify a pause or musical interlude in the context of the Psalms.