cabbala

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A secret system of ideas about hidden spiritual truths

noun
/ˈkæbələ/

: cábala

He devoted years to the study of cabbala in hopes of unlocking hidden wisdom.

Examples

Their discussions often drifted into the realm of cabbala and the interpretation of ancient mysteries.
Some secret societies were rumored to practice a form of cabbala passed down through generations.
The ancient text discussed cabbala and its mysteries.
Many scholars study cabbala to understand its hidden meanings.
He devoted years to the study of cabbala in hopes of unlocking hidden wisdom.
Many scholars study cabbala to understand its hidden meanings.
Some secret societies were rumored to practice a form of cabbala passed down through generations.

Synonyms

kabbalah

vscabbala

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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

is more general, covering occult systems that merely resemble that tradition

Cabbalah

vscabbala

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A system of Jewish mystical ideas based on hidden meanings in the Jewish holy books

is the general occult philosophy term, not restricted to rabbinical origin

cabala

vscabbala

Literature

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

is the broader label for such secretive or obscure philosophical systems

Cabala

vscabbala

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A Jewish spiritual teaching that finds hidden meanings in the Hebrew Bible

is less historical and more a general label for secret occult systems

kabbala

vscabbala

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

is the same idea, often framed as an occult philosophical system

Qabala

vscabbala

Jargon

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A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

is the same model but emphasises secretive or obscure nature

kabala

vscabbala

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

is the broader name for such secret or obscure mystical systems

qabalah

vscabbala

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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is similar but defined more as a philosophical occult system

cabbalah

vscabbala

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

is similar but highlights general occult philosophy rather than only interpretation

Kabala

vscabbala

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A Jewish tradition that finds hidden meanings in its holy books

is less tied to scripture and more to general occult philosophy

Cabalism

vscabbala

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A Jewish teaching that finds hidden spiritual meanings in the Bible

is broader, naming occult philosophy that may extend beyond those doctrines

Cabbala

vscabbala

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A Jewish teaching about hidden meanings in the Hebrew scriptures

is more general, applying to occult systems beyond rabbinical development

Qabbala

vscabbala

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

is broader and often used for non strictly scriptural occult systems

cabalism

vscabbala

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Belief that religious writings have hidden spiritual meanings

names the esoteric system itself rather than following or belief in it

Surface Forms

cabbala singular

cabbalas plural

Etymology

Cabbala comes from the Hebrew qabbalah, which means 'received teaching' or 'what is handed down'. So cabbala refers to secret or hidden wisdom passed down in a tradition, and it is the same root as the English word cabal, a small secret group.