Cabala

/kə'bɑ:lə/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin: A mystical and secretive system of Jewish thought and interpretation, based on the Hebrew scriptures, that was developed between the 7th and 18th centuries. It seeks to understand the nature of God and the universe through symbolic readings of sacred texts.
    • An esoteric or occult doctrine: Any secret or mysterious body of knowledge, belief, or practice that resembles the traditional Kabbalah in its hidden or complex nature.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He spent years studying the ancient cabala to understand its mystical interpretations of the Torah.
    • The group's beliefs were not mainstream but a private cabala known only to its members.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be steeped in cabala": To be deeply involved in or knowledgeable about these mystical teachings.
    • The medieval philosopher was steeped in cabala and its symbolic traditions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kabbalah (n): The more common modern spelling for the same Jewish mystical tradition.
    • She attended a lecture on the history of the Kabbalah.
  • Cabbala (n): An alternative historical spelling for "cabala."
  • Cabalism (n): The doctrines or practices associated with the cabala.
    • His poetry was influenced by cabalism.
  • Cabbalist (n): A practitioner or student of the cabala.
    • The cabbalist deciphered the hidden meanings in the text.
Synonyms
  • Esotericism: Knowledge intended for or understood by only a small group.
  • Occultism: Belief in or study of supernatural or mystical practices.
  • Mysticism: Spiritual practice aiming for union with the divine or ultimate reality.
Related Phrases
  • "A cabala of symbols": A complex, secretive system of symbols.
    • The artist's work was based on a personal cabala of symbols.
Related Idioms
  • "As mysterious as the cabala": Used to describe something extremely obscure, secretive, or difficult to understand.
    • The new government regulations were as mysterious as the cabala to most citizens.
Noun
  1. an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries
  2. an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret

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