Kabbalah
Kabbalah (noun) means a tradition of Jewish mystical teaching that interprets the Hebrew scriptures through hidden, symbolic meanings. Example: “She spent years studying Kabbalah under a rabbi in Jerusalem.”
How to use Kabbalah
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mystical branch of Jewish religious thought, often associated with hidden or symbolic meanings in scripture.
Related to the word "cabal" (a secretive group), but the two now mean quite different things.
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Etymology
From Hebrew qabbalah, literally "something received" — reflecting the idea that these mystical teachings were handed down through the generations.
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What does “Kabbalah” mean?
The word “Kabbalah” means a tradition of Jewish mystical teaching that interprets the Hebrew scriptures through hidden, symbolic meanings. In plain terms, a mystical branch of Jewish religious thought, often associated with hidden or symbolic meanings in scripture.
How do you pronounce “Kabbalah”?
“Kabbalah” is pronounced kuh-BAH-luh (/kəˈbɑːlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kabbalah” in a sentence?
Here is “Kabbalah” used in a sentence: “She spent years studying Kabbalah under a rabbi in Jerusalem.”
What part of speech is “Kabbalah”?
“Kabbalah” is a noun.
Where does the word “Kabbalah” come from?
The word “Kabbalah” comes from Hebrew. From Hebrew qabbalah, literally "something received" — reflecting the idea that these mystical teachings were handed down through the generations.
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