gilgul nefashot

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Definitions

  • n. The concept of reincarnation.

Example Sentences

  • "For example, both the concept of 'gilgul nefashot' in Lurianic Kabbalah and aspects of 'karma' in Hinduism and Buddhism are translated as 'reincarnation.'" (source)

  • "Within Jewish mysticism, there is an idea that complements the belief in resurrection—the concept of gilgul neshamot, or the cycle of souls." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew

Etymology

  • גִּלְגּוּל נְשָׁמוֹת or גִּלְגּוּל נְפָשׁוֹת

      • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      gilgul nefashos, gilgul neshamot, gilgul neshamos

Notes

  • See also gilgul.


    Definitions were contributed from Yinglish: A Lexicon of Judeo-English by Aliza Bulow.

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