Cabala

Pronunciation: /kəˈbɑːlə/

Definitions of cabala

noun a secret or esoteric doctrine or science

Example Sentences

A1 I heard about the cabala from a friend.

A2 She was studying the cabala to learn more about mysticism.

B1 The cabala is a complex system of Jewish mysticism.

B2 Many scholars have written extensively on the cabala.

C1 His knowledge of the cabala is unparalleled.

C2 The cabala has influenced many spiritual practices throughout history.

Examples of cabala in a Sentence

formal The study of cabala involves decoding esoteric texts and symbols.

informal Have you heard about cabala? It's all about uncovering hidden meanings.

slang I don't really get into that cabala stuff, it's too out there for me.

figurative Learning about cabala is like unraveling a complex puzzle with layers of meaning.

Grammatical Forms of cabala

• past tense: cabaled
• plural: cabalas
• comparative: more cabalistic
• superlative: most cabalistic
• present tense: cabals
• future tense: will cabal
• perfect tense: have cabaled
• continuous tense: is cabaling
• singular: cabala
• positive degree: cabala
• infinitive: to cabal
• gerund: cabaling
• participle: cabaled

Origin and Evolution of cabala

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Hebrew

Story behind the word: The word 'cabala' originated from Hebrew, specifically from the Hebrew word 'qabbalah' meaning 'tradition' or 'reception'. It was used in reference to the mystical teachings and practices of Jewish mysticism.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cabala' evolved to refer to a system of esoteric theosophy and the mystical interpretation of the Bible. It has also been associated with various occult practices and traditions beyond its original Jewish context.