kabbala
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- An esoteric theosophy of rabbinical origin: A system of mystical Jewish theology and philosophy based on a symbolic interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures. It was developed between the 7th and 18th centuries and involves seeking hidden meanings in sacred texts to understand the nature of God and the universe.
- An esoteric or occult matter: Any body of secret, mysterious, or highly specialized knowledge that is difficult for the uninitiated to understand, likened to the secretive nature of the Kabbalah.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Scholars of kabbala study the Zohar to understand its mystical interpretations.
- For him, the advanced mathematics formula was a kind of kabbala, a secret language only a few could decipher.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used metaphorically to describe any complex, obscure, or seemingly impenetrable system of knowledge or doctrine.
- The company's internal accounting procedures were a kabbala known only to the senior finance team.
Variants and Related Words
- Kabbalah (n): The most common alternate spelling.
- Cabala (n): Another common variant spelling.
- Qabalah (n): A less common spelling, sometimes used in specific occult contexts.
- Kabbalistic (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the Kabbalah.
- He offered a kabbalistic interpretation of the ancient text.
Synonyms
- Mysticism: Belief in or experience of a reality beyond normal human understanding.
- Occultism: Knowledge or study of supernatural or magical powers.
- Esoterica: Items or knowledge intended for or understood by a small, specialized group.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Like the Kabbalah: Used to describe something as being deeply mysterious, complex, and secretive.
- The legal document was like the Kabbalah, full of arcane symbols and references.
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