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Definitions for exegete
ˈɛk sɪˌdʒitex·egete
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Princeton's WordNet
exegetenoun
a person skilled in exegesis (especially of religious texts)
Wiktionary
exegetenoun
A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter.
exegeteverb
To interpret; to perform an exegesis.
Etymology: From ἐξηγητής.
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exegete
Exegesis ( EK-sih-JEE-sis; from the Greek ἐξήγησις, from ἐξηγεῖσθαι, "to lead out") is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text. The term is traditionally applied to the interpretation of Biblical works. In modern usage, exegesis can involve critical interpretations of virtually any text, including not just religious texts but also philosophy, literature, or virtually any other genre of writing. The phrase Biblical exegesis can be used to distinguish studies of the Bible from other critical textual explanations. Textual criticism investigates the history and origins of the text, but exegesis may include the study of the historical and cultural backgrounds of the author, text, and original audience. Other analyses include classification of the type of literary genres presented in the text and analysis of grammatical and syntactical features in the text itself.
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exegete
An exegete is a person who practices exegesis, which is the interpretation, analysis, and explanation of a text, especially religious texts like the Bible or the Koran. This often involves a detailed and critical explanation of the meaning and context of the text. Exegetes often have deep knowledge concerning the language, historical context, and theology of the text they are interpreting.
Webster Dictionary
Exegetenoun
an exegetist
Etymology: [Gr. : cf.F. exgte. See Exegesis.]
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The numerical value of exegete in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
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The numerical value of exegete in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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