Qabala

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A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

noun
/kəˈbɑːlə/

Jargon

: qabala

Many occultists study Qabala to gain insight into spiritual symbolism.

Examples

The order teaches a form of Qabala that blends ancient mysticism with modern psychology.
He wrote several books on Qabala and its influence on Western magic.
Many scholars study Qabala to understand its mystical teachings.
The ancient texts of Qabala reveal hidden truths.
Many occultists study Qabala to gain insight into spiritual symbolism.
He wrote several books on Qabala and its influence on Western magic.
The order teaches a form of Qabala that blends ancient mysticism with modern psychology.

Synonyms

cabala

vsQabala

Literature

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A secret, old system of spiritual ideas used to find hidden meaning in holy books

is presented as a similar, adapted system within other spiritual circles

kabala

vsQabala

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A set of secret religious ideas and practices about God and the world

is used for adapted forms of that tradition outside the Jewish context

kabbalah

vsQabala

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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

is used for forms modeled on this original tradition rather than the source

qabalah

vsQabala

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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is a version often adopted by other mystical groups rather than the origin

kabbala

vsQabala

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A set of secret Jewish religious ideas about God and the world

is framed as a related or resembling system rather than the historical core

Qabbalah

vsQabala

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A Jewish study of secret spiritual meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is an adapted or resembling practice rather than that original theological system

kabbalism

vsQabala

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A set of secret Jewish ideas about God and the world

is the adapted system itself rather than the act of adherence or practice

cabbala

vsQabala

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A secret system of ideas about hidden spiritual truths

is the adapted or resembling form rather than the original historical doctrine

cabbalah

vsQabala

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A set of Jewish teachings about God and hidden spiritual meanings often kept secret

is the variant form often kept within nonoriginal mystical groups

Qabbala

vsQabala

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A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books

is a later adapted system inspired by that historic Jewish mystical theology

Surface Forms

Qabala singular

Qabalas plural

Etymology

The word Qabala is an alternate spelling of Kabbalah from a Hebrew word meaning 'to receive' or 'tradition'. It refers to secret or hidden spiritual teachings that are thought of as 'received' wisdom. A helpful way to remember it is the English word cabal, a common word for a secret group, which comes from the same idea of hidden knowledge.