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Qabbalah

Qabbalah

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A Jewish study of secret spiritual meanings in the Hebrew scriptures
  • noun
  • /ˈkæbəˌlɑ/
: Qabbalah
  • In the context of Jewish mysticism, Qabbalah offers profound insights into the nature of the divine.

Examples

  • The study of Qabbalah explores the mystical meanings behind the Hebrew scriptures.

  • Many Jewish scholars have dedicated their lives to understanding Qabbalah and its teachings.

  • He was something of a demonologist, and much of his book was on Qabbalah lore, so he was not a Satanist proper (they extend their pinky finger whilst sipping human blood).

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Synonyms

Kabbalah
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A set of Jewish mystical teachings about God and the universe

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
Cabbalah
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A system of Jewish mystical ideas based on hidden meanings in the Jewish holy books

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
kabala
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A set of secret religious ideas and practices about God and the world

is the established historical theology focused on scripture interpretation
Kabbala
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Jewish teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the Hebrew Bible

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
Cabala
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A Jewish spiritual teaching that finds hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
Kabala
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A Jewish tradition that finds hidden meanings in its holy books

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
kabbalah
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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

focuses on scripture interpretation rather than secrecy
qabalah
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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is the formal historical theology not a mere occult resemblance
Kabbalism
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A set of Jewish spiritual teachings about God and the hidden meaning of the world

is the full organized theological system rather than just doctrines
kabbalism
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A set of secret Jewish ideas about God and the world

is the core historical mystical system not the broader extended use
Qabbala
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A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
Cabbala
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  • UK
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A Jewish teaching about hidden meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
cabbalah
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A set of Jewish teachings about God and hidden spiritual meanings often kept secret

is the identical system but differs only in spelling or form
Qabala
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  • Jargon
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A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

is the original theological system rather than a modeled occult version

Surface Forms

Qabbalah singular
Qabbalot plural

Etymology

The word Qabbalah comes from a Hebrew word that means 'received' and from the root q-b-l meaning 'to receive', just like the English word 'receive'. It was used for teachings passed down as a special 'received' tradition, which is why Qabbalah refers to the mystical, hidden teachings people study.