Cabala
/kəˈbɑː.lə/noun
A mystical Jewish tradition that interprets the scriptures through esoteric means.
Did you know?The term 'Cabala' comes from the Hebrew word 'Qabbalah', meaning 'to receive', highlighting its roots in divine knowledge and spiritual transmission.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Hebrew
Hebrew
קַבָּלָה
“The act of receiving or accepting knowledge.”
Medieval Hebrew
Hebrew
קַבָּלָה
“A system of mystical and philosophical study.”
13th Century
Old French
cabal
“A secret or mystical doctrine.”
16th Century
Latin
cabbala
“An interpretation of the Hebrew scriptures, often related to magic.”
Modern English
English
Cabala
“The esoteric interpretation of Jewish theology.”