English Words of Hebrew Origin

The following English words have been acquired either directly from Hebrew or else indirectly by passing from Hebrew into other languages and then into English. Based on the definition, guess the word.

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Definition	Word
Huge or monstrous creature	Behemoth
Secret political clique or faction	Cabal
Winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God, represented in ancient Middle Eastern art as a lion or bull with eagles' wings and a human face	Cherub
Clay figure brought to life by magic	Golem
Ancient Jewish tradition of mystical interpretation of the Bible, first transmitted orally and using esoteric methods	Kabbalah
Food (or premises in which food is sold, cooked, or eaten) satisfying the requirements of Jewish law	Kosher
Leader regarded as the saviour of a particular country, group, or cause	Messiah
Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law	Rabbi