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The word abracadabra - in it's earliest
known use - was written in this
pattern and worn around the neck
or sewn into clothing in order to cure fever. |
In our class on tuesday, we talked about the occult in the history of knowledge. The discussion really sparked my interest (just as anything I don't know much about piques my curiosity). Coincidentally, another professor in my religion class a few days ago mentioned something interesting. He talked about the possible origin of the word
abracadabra. Although there are many different ideas as to where the word came from, many believe that the word originates from the
Aramaic for "I will create as I speak" or possibly from the
Hebrew words "ab" (Father) "ben" (Son) "ruach hakodesh" (Holy Spirit). Maybe it as a stretch but we might also interpret the general idea as the Father creating through his Word - "I the Father will create by my Word". Interesting stuff. It might change the way you feel about the next children's magic show you see or maybe you will think twice before saying what may have been at one point in time a very sacred phrase.
