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Qabbala

Qabbala

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A Jewish teaching of hidden ideas about God and the world based on Hebrew books
  • noun
  • /ˈkæbələ/
translation icon : cábala
  • Many scholars study Qabbala to understand Jewish mysticism.

Examples

  • The teachings of Qabbala often require knowledge of Hebrew and a deep understanding of symbolism.

  • The teachings of Qabbala often require knowledge of Hebrew and a deep understanding of symbolism.

  • Interest in Qabbala spread to non-Jewish thinkers during the Renaissance.

  • Many scholars dedicate their lives to studying the texts and mysteries of Qabbala.

  • The teachings of Qabbala are complex and profound.

  • Interest in Qabbala spread to non-Jewish thinkers during the Renaissance.

  • Many scholars dedicate their lives to studying the texts and mysteries of Qabbala.

Synonyms

kabbalah
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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

is the historical, scripture focused form rather than a general occult system
Cabbalah
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  • UK
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A system of Jewish mystical ideas based on hidden meanings in the Jewish holy books

focuses on scripture interpretation within a defined historical period
Cabala
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  • UK
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A Jewish spiritual teaching that finds hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible

specifies development between the 7th and 18th centuries
Qabbalah
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A Jewish study of secret spiritual meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is the same concept but spelled differently
Kabbalism
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A set of Jewish spiritual teachings about God and the hidden meaning of the world

is the broader historical theology rooted in scripture rather than doctrinal study alone
Qabala
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  • Jargon
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A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

is the original scripture based theological tradition rather than a later occult model
qabalah
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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

refers to the established historical mystical theology instead of a secretive imitation
kabbala
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A set of secret Jewish religious ideas about God and the world

is the historically developed scripture interpretation, not a general esoteric form
kabala
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A set of secret religious ideas and practices about God and the world

denotes the formal, scripture based Jewish mystical system rather than an occult variant
cabbala
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A secret system of ideas about hidden spiritual truths

means the historical Jewish mystical theology grounded explicitly in scripture

Surface Forms

Qabbala singular
Qabbalas plural

Etymology

Qabbala comes from a Hebrew root meaning 'to receive', so it originally meant 'that which is received'. That's a good memory hook: Qabbala is the Jewish body of mystical teachings and ideas that were passed down from teacher to student.