exegesis

[ ek-si-jee-sis ]

/ ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi sɪs /

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noun, plural ex·e·ge·ses [ek-si-jee-seez]. /ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi siz/.

critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible.

Origin of exegesis

1610–20; <Greek exḗgēsis an interpretation, explanation, equivalent to ex-ex-³ + (h)ēgē- (verbid stem of hēgeîsthai to guide) + -sis-sis

Words nearby exegesis

executive session, executor, executory, executrix, exedra, exegesis, exegete, exegetic, exegetical, exegetics, exemia

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Example sentences from the Web for exegesis

Almost all Christians, even most textualists, accept the need for exegesis, synthesis, and theological application.
The Illusory Promise of Apolitical Theology|David Sessions|June 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Subsequent experiments in which he extracted gold from lead and silicum confirmed the wisdom of the exegesis made.
August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt|L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby
They had no knowledge of Biblical exegesis, and neo-Hebraic poetry for them consisted of wretched rhymes.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)|Heinrich Graetz
The authenticity of miracles is another question, and belongs altogether to exegesis.
History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology|John F. Hurst

It is much a matter of exegesis; but exegesis not based on grammar is worth very little.
Life of John Coleridge Patteson|Charlotte M. Yonge
In the 9th century Ḥīvī of Balkh wrote a rationalistic treatise10 on difficulties in the Bible, Exegesis.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2|Various

British Dictionary definitions for exegesis

exegesis

/ (ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) /

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp of the BibleCompare eisegesis

Word Origin for exegesis

C17: from Greek, from exēgeisthai to interpret, from ex- 1 + hēgeisthai to guide

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单词	exegesis
释义	exegesis [ ek-si-jee-sis ] / ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi sɪs / SEE SYNONYMS FOR exegesis ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural ex·e·ge·ses [ek-si-jee-seez]. /ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi siz/. critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible. Origin of exegesis 1610–20; <Greek exḗgēsis an interpretation, explanation, equivalent to ex-ex-³ + (h)ēgē- (verbid stem of hēgeîsthai to guide) + -sis-sis Words nearby exegesis executive session, executor, executory, executrix, exedra, exegesis, exegete, exegetic, exegetical, exegetics, exemia Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for exegesis Almost all Christians, even most textualists, accept the need for exegesis, synthesis, and theological application. The Illusory Promise of Apolitical Theology\|David Sessions\|June 2, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Subsequent experiments in which he extracted gold from lead and silicum confirmed the wisdom of the exegesis made. August Strindberg, the Spirit of Revolt\|L. (Lizzy) Lind-af-Hageby They had no knowledge of Biblical exegesis, and neo-Hebraic poetry for them consisted of wretched rhymes. History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6)\|Heinrich Graetz The authenticity of miracles is another question, and belongs altogether to exegesis. History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology\|John F. Hurst It is much a matter of exegesis; but exegesis not based on grammar is worth very little. Life of John Coleridge Patteson\|Charlotte M. Yonge In the 9th century Ḥīvī of Balkh wrote a rationalistic treatise10 on difficulties in the Bible, Exegesis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2\|Various British Dictionary definitions for exegesis exegesis / (ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs) / noun plural -ses (-siːz) explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp of the BibleCompare eisegesis Word Origin for exegesis C17: from Greek, from exēgeisthai to interpret, from ex- 1 + hēgeisthai to guide Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to exegesis explanation, exposition, analysis
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exegesis

noun, plural ex·e·ge·ses [ek-si-jee-seez]. /ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi siz/.

Origin of exegesis

Words nearby exegesis

Example sentences from the Web for exegesis

British Dictionary definitions for exegesis

noun plural -ses (-siːz)

Word Origin for exegesis

Words related to exegesis