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Princeton's WordNet
eisegesisnoun
personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas
Wiktionary
eisegesisnoun
An interpretation, especially of Scripture, that reflects the personal ideas or viewpoint of the interpreter; reading something into a text that isn't there. Compare exegesis.
Etymology: From εἰς and English exegesis. The English eisegesis is historically unrelated to the Ancient Greek εἰσήγησις.
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Eisegesis
Eisegesis () is the process of interpreting text in such a way as to introduce one's own presuppositions, agendas or biases. It is commonly referred to as reading into the text. It is often done to "prove" a pre-held point of concern, and to provide confirmation bias corresponding with the pre-held interpretation and any agendas supported by it. Eisegesis is best understood when contrasted with exegesis. Exegesis is drawing out a text's meaning in accordance with the author's context and discoverable meaning. Eisegesis is when a reader imposes their interpretation of the text. Thus exegesis tends to be objective; and eisegesis, highly subjective. The plural of eisegesis is eisegeses (). Someone who practices eisegesis is known as an eisegete (); this is also the verb form. "Eisegete" is often used in a mildly derogatory way. Although the terms eisegesis and exegesis are commonly heard in association with Biblical interpretation, both (especially exegesis) are broadly used across literary disciplines.
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eisegesis
Eisegesis is the process of interpreting a text, typically a religious scripture, in such a way that it introduces one's own ideas, presuppositions, biases, or personal interpretations into the text, as opposed to letting the text itself naturally reveal its meaning. This leads to a subjective, and sometimes flawed or misleading, interpretation that may not accurately reflect the original intent or message of the text.
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Eisegesis
Eisegesis is the process of interpreting a text or portion of text in such a way that it introduces one's own presuppositions, agendas, and/or biases into and onto the text. The act is often used to "prove" a pre-held point of concern to the reader and to provide him or her with confirmation bias in accordance with his or her pre-held agenda. Eisegesis is best understood when contrasted with exegesis. While exegesis draws out the meaning from a text in accordance with the context and discover-able meaning of its author, eisegesis occurs when a reader imposes his or her interpretation into and onto the text. As a result, exegesis tends to be objective when employed effectively while eisegesis is regarded as highly subjective. An individual who practices eisegesis is known as an eisegete, as someone who practices exegesis is known as an exegete. The term "eisegete" is often used in a mildly derogatory fashion. Although the term exegesis is commonly heard in association with Biblical interpretations, the term is broadly used across literary disciplines.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of eisegesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of eisegesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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