Cabbala
/kə'bɑ:lə/ Cách viết khác : (kabbalah) /kə'bɑ:lə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin: A mystical and secretive system of Jewish thought and interpretation based on the Hebrew scriptures, developed between the 7th and 18th centuries. It seeks to reveal hidden meanings in sacred texts and understand the nature of God and the universe.
- 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.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He spent years studying the ancient texts of the cabbala.
- The philosophy was so obscure it seemed like a modern cabbala.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a cabbala": Used metaphorically to describe something as a deeply hidden or complex secret.
- The company's decision-making process is a complete cabbala to outsiders.
Variants and Related Words
- Kabbalah (n): The most common alternate spelling for the same Jewish mystical tradition.
- Cabalism (n): The doctrines or practices associated with the cabbala.
- Cabbalist (n): A practitioner or student of the cabbala.
Synonyms
- Esotericism: Knowledge intended for or understood by only a small group.
- Occultism: Mystical, supernatural, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena.
- Mysticism: Belief in the apprehension of spiritual truths through intuition or insight.
Related Phrases
- "The cabbala of...": A phrase used to indicate the secret or complex inner workings of a subject.
- He tried to understand the cabbala of corporate finance.
Related Idioms
- "As mysterious as the cabbala": Used to describe something that is extremely difficult to understand or explain.
- The new software's code is as mysterious as the cabbala.
Noun
- an esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin based on the Hebrew scriptures and developed between the 7th and 18th centuries
- an esoteric or occult matter resembling the Kabbalah that is traditionally secret