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eisegete
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eisegetenoun
A person who places meaning on a text which is not originally or inherently present in the text itself.
eisegeteverb
To place meaning on a text which is not originally or inherently present in the text itself
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eisegete
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of eisegete in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of eisegete in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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