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Definition of kabbalah

kabbalah

/kəˈbɑː.lə/
kab · ba · lah
Adverb:kabbalistically
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Plural:kabbalahs
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Adjective:kabbalistic
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• noun

1

An ancient Jewish mystical tradition based on an esoteric interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures.

Example

"The scholar spent decades studying the intricate cosmological symbols of the Kabbalah."

2

Any esoteric doctrine, occult system, or mysterious body of secret lore.

Example

"To outsiders, the complex jargon of high finance often seems like an impenetrable kabbalah."

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• Rhymes for kabbalah

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Hebrew qabbalah, literally meaning 'reception' or 'received tradition', derived from the verbal root q-b-l ('to receive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kabbalah. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kabbalah
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