Selah - Bible Study & AI Chat
Daily Verse, Prayer & Plans
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad
Start each day with Scripture that speaks to your heart.
Selah delivers a thoughtfully curated verse of the day paired with a meaningful devotional, reflection question, and guided prayer to help you grow in faith. Whether you're deepening your Bible study or just beginning your journey, Selah meets you where you are.
VERSE OF THE DAY
Wake up to a fresh verse every morning. Each day includes:
• A carefully selected Scripture passage
• An AI-generated devotional that unpacks its meaning and application
• A reflection question to help you meditate on God's Word
• A guided prayer to help you respond to what you've read
• Theme tags like Love, Faith, Hope, and Courage to categorize each day's focus
Tap "Go deeper with AI" to ask follow-up questions about the verse and explore its meaning further.
ASK AI ANYTHING
Have a question about Scripture? Curious about biblical context, theology, or how to apply a passage to your life? Selah's AI assistant gives you thoughtful, scripture-grounded answers instantly.
Ask questions like:
• What does this verse mean in its original context?
• How do different translations interpret this passage?
• What does the Bible say about forgiveness, anxiety, or faith?
• Help me understand this difficult passage
Your conversation history is saved so you can pick up where you left off.
READ THE COMPLETE BIBLE
Access the full text of Scripture in a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Selah includes multiple translations so you can read God's Word the way you prefer:
• World English Bible (WEB)
• King James Version (KJV)
• American Standard Version (ASV)
Navigate easily between books, chapters, and verses. Tap any verse to bookmark it, add a personal note, or highlight it with colors for easy reference later.
BOOKMARK AND HIGHLIGHT
Save verses that speak to you. Selah lets you:
• Bookmark any verse for quick access later
• Add personal notes to remember what God revealed to you
• Highlight verses with different colors to organize by theme or topic
• View all your saved verses in one place
READING HISTORY
Never lose your place. Selah automatically tracks your reading history so you can see what chapters you've read and quickly return to where you left off.
READING PLANS
Stay consistent with guided reading plans for every stage of your faith journey. Whether you want a quick daily reading or an in-depth study, there's a plan for you. Track your progress and build a habit of daily time in God's Word.
READING STREAKS
Build momentum in your Bible reading. Selah tracks your reading streak to help you stay consistent day after day. There's nothing like seeing that streak grow as you develop a daily habit of spending time in Scripture.
DAILY NOTIFICATIONS
Set a daily reminder to receive today's verse at the time that works best for you. Start your morning with Scripture or wind down your evening with God's Word — the choice is yours.
LISTEN TO SCRIPTURE
Prefer to listen? Selah includes text-to-speech so you can hear the Bible read aloud. Choose from multiple voice options to find the one that helps you focus and absorb God's Word.
HOME SCREEN WIDGET
Keep Scripture visible throughout your day. Add a beautiful widget to your home screen that displays the verse of the day, so you're reminded of God's Word every time you pick up your phone.
ABOUT SELAH
Selah (סֶלָה) is a Hebrew word found throughout the Psalms, often interpreted as a call to pause, reflect, and let the words sink in. That's our hope for you — that this app helps you pause from the noise of life and dwell deeply in Scripture.
Download Selah and make God's Word part of your daily rhythm.
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://ryanschefske.github.io/selahPrivacyPolicyindex
Terms and Conditions: https://ryanschefske.github.io/selahTermsAndConditionsindex
NEW: 40-day Lent reading plan — journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter with daily Scripture and guided prayers.
Plus:
• Listen to today's verse & devotional (tap play on the Today tab)
• Continuous audio — chapters auto-advance hands-free
• Lock Screen widget — today's verse at a glance
• Large Home Screen widget with devotional
The developer, Ryan Schefske, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Ryan Schefske
- Size
- 23.7 MB
- Category
- Reference
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Selah Premium - Yearly $39.99
- Selah Premium - Monthly $5.99
- Copyright
- © Ryan Schefske 2026