"Merkabah" meaning in English

See Merkabah in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Hebrew מֶרְכָּבָה. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|he|מֶרְכָּבָה}} Hebrew מֶרְכָּבָה Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Merkabah
  1. (religion) A school of early Jewish mysticism, circa 100 BCE – 1000 CE, based around visions. Wikipedia link: Merkabah mysticism Categories (topical): Religion Synonyms: Merkavah Related terms: Heikhalot
    Sense id: en-Merkabah-en-name-0RpzG8ng Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, religion

Alternative forms

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