Cabalistic
/ˌkæb.əˈlɪs.tɪk/noun
Relating to or associated with the mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Scriptures or the Kabbalah.
Did you know?The term 'Cabalistic' draws from Kabbalah, an esoteric Jewish mystical tradition that seeks to uncover divine truths through hidden meanings in scripture.
Etymological Timeline
Hebrew Bible
Hebrew
קַבָּלָה (Qabbalah)
“Reception or tradition, referring to an oral tradition of mystical teachings.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
cabala
“A body of mystical teachings derived from Hebrew texts.”
16th Century
Old French
cabale
“A secret or clandestine group, particularly one involved in mystical practices.”
17th Century
English
cabalistic
“Pertaining to the mystical interpretation of the Kabbalah, often shrouded in secrecy.”