Qabbalah
- noun
- /ˈkæbəˌlɑ/
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Qabbalah
- In the context of Jewish mysticism, Qabbalah offers profound insights into the nature of the divine.
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The study of Qabbalah explores the mystical meanings behind the Hebrew scriptures.
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Many Jewish scholars have dedicated their lives to understanding Qabbalah and its teachings.
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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
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A set of Jewish mystical teachings about God and the universe
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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world
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A system of Jewish mystical ideas based on hidden meanings in the Jewish holy books
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Jewish teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the Hebrew Bible
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A Jewish spiritual teaching that finds hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible
A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books
A Jewish tradition that finds hidden meanings in its holy books
A Jewish teaching about hidden meanings in the Hebrew scriptures
A set of Jewish teachings about God and hidden spiritual meanings often kept secret
A set of Jewish spiritual teachings about God and the hidden meaning of the world
A set of secret Jewish ideas about God and the world
A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion
A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas
A set of secret religious ideas and practices about God and the world
Surface Forms
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.