Definitions for exegesis
ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi sɪsex·e·ge·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. exegesisnoun

   an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible)

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. exegesisnoun

   An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.

2. Etymology: From ἐξήγησις, from ἐξηγέομαι, from ἐξ + ἡγέομαι.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exegesisnoun

   An explanation.

   Etymology: ἐξήγησις.

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1. Exegesis

   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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1. exegesis

   Exegesis is a critical interpretation or analysis of a text, particularly religious scripture, that involves understanding and explaining the meaning and significance of the text. It often includes exploring the historical, cultural and contextual aspects of the text.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Exegesisnoun

   exposition; explanation; especially, a critical explanation of a text or portion of Scripture

2. Exegesisnoun

   the process of finding the roots of an equation

3. Etymology: [NL., fr.Gr. ,fr. to explain, interpret; out + to guide, lead, akin, to to lead. See Agent.]

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1. Exegesis

   Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text. Traditionally the term was used primarily for exegesis of the Bible; however, in contemporary usage it has broadened to mean a critical explanation of any text, and the term "Biblical exegesis" is used for greater specificity. Exegesis includes a wide range of critical disciplines: textual criticism is the investigation into the history and origins of the text, but exegesis may include the study of the historical and cultural backgrounds for the author, the text, and the original audience. Other analysis includes classification of the type of literary genres present in the text, and an analysis of grammatical and syntactical features in the text itself. The terms exegesis and hermeneutics have been used interchangeably. However, hermeneutics is a more widely defined discipline of interpretation theory: hermeneutics includes the entire framework of the interpretive process, encompassing all forms of communication: written, verbal and nonverbal, while exegesis focuses primarily on the written text.

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1. Exegesis

   eks-e-jē′sis, n. the science of interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures.—ns. Ex′egete, Exeget′ist, one who interprets the Scriptures.—adjs. Exeget′ic, -al, pertaining to exegesis: explanatory.—adv. Exeget′ically.—n.pl. Exeget′ics, the science of exegesis. [Gr. exēgesis—exēgeesthai, to explain—ex, out, hēgeesthai, to guide.]

Matched Categories

1. • Bible
   • Interpretation

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of exegesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of exegesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=exegesis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Exegesis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=exegesis
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exegesis
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exegesis
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=exegesis
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=exegesis
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=exegesis