kabbala

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

noun
/ˈkæbələ/

: cábala

Interest in kabbala has grown among those seeking spiritual wisdom outside mainstream religion.

Examples

Some claim that the manuscript contains a lost branch of kabbala.
He spent years studying the hidden meanings in ancient kabbala.
Many scholars study kabbala to understand its mystical teachings.
The kabbala offers insights into the nature of existence.
Many people study kabbala to explore its mystical teachings and deep spiritual insights.
The book delves into kabbala, offering readers a glimpse into its ancient wisdom and beliefs.
She sought to understand the principles of kabbala as part of her quest for spiritual enlightenment.

Synonyms

kabbalah

vskabbala

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Jewish religious teachings about hidden spiritual meanings in the world

is a broader label for esoteric systems related to this tradition

cabala

vskabbala

Literature

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

is a broader concept for esoteric or mystical knowledge in general

Kabbalism

vskabbala

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A set of Jewish spiritual teachings about God and the hidden meaning of the world

is used more generally for any esoteric system resembling that tradition

Cabalism

vskabbala

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A Jewish teaching that finds hidden spiritual meanings in the Bible

is the wider term for esoteric knowledge beyond specific doctrines

Qabbala

vskabbala

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

is a general name for esoteric systems not limited to historical periods

Qabala

vskabbala

Jargon

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A system of secret spiritual teachings based on Jewish mystical ideas

is broader and applies to any esoteric knowledge not only modeled systems

qabalah

vskabbala

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A secret Jewish mystical teaching about hidden meanings in religion

is a general term for mystical knowledge beyond secret traditions

kabala

vskabbala

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

is used for any esoteric knowledge not only secret occult matters

cabbala

vskabbala

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A secret system of ideas about hidden spiritual truths

is the main label for mystical systems whether secret or openly taught

Surface Forms

kabbala singular

kabbalas plural

Etymology

Kabbala comes from the Hebrew qabbalah, which means 'that which is received' and comes from the root q-b-l meaning 'to receive'. So the idea is of teachings passed down as secret or hidden wisdom, which is why kabbala means a system of mystical knowledge.