higgaion Summary and Overview

in Ps. 92:3 means the murmuring tone of the harp. In Ps. 9:16 it is a musical sign, denoting probably a pause in the instrumental interlude. In Ps. 19:14 the word is rendered "meditation;" and in Lam. 3:62, "device" (R.V., "imagination").

(meditation), a word which occurs three times in the book of Psalms -- #Ps 9:16; 19:14; 92:3| (margin). The word has two meanings, one of a general character, implying thought; reflection, and another, in #Ps 9:16| and Psal 92:3 of a technical nature, the precise meaning of which cannot at this distance of time be determined. (Canon Cook says that it probably means an interlude giving musical expression to the feelings suggested by the preceding words.--ED.)

HIGGA'ION , a term occurring three times, Ps 9:16; Ps 19:14 (translated "meditation"), and Ps 92:3 (translated "solemn sound"). It probably was originally a musical term which acquired the additional signification of solemn thought or meditation.

("meditation"), from hagah "to meditate." Found Psalm 9:16; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 92:3 margin "upon the harp with musing" (Lamentations 3:61). A call to solemn reflection on God's dealings. The Selah (a pause in the music) follows to give time for meditation