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Exegesis

Verb / ˈeˈksi:ˈsɪs / Another word for exegesis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exegesis is a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.

Synonyms & similar words

interpretation explanation analysis commentary elucidation exposition explication clarification meaning sense significance understanding comprehension illumination decoding unraveling unpacking elaboration resolution dissertation

Example sentences

  1. The professor's exegesis of the ancient text helped the class understand it better.
  2. The priest gave a lengthy exegesis of the Gospel reading during the Sunday service.
  3. The scholar's exegesis of the poem revealed hidden meanings.
  4. The book included a detailed exegesis of the author's writing style.
  5. The rabbi's exegesis of the Torah was insightful and thought-provoking.

Quotes

  • "Exegesis is the queen of the sciences." - Saint Thomas Aquinas
  • "Exegesis is the process of going to the text to find its meaning. Hermeneutics is the process of bringing the meaning of the text to the modern reader." - Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
  • "Exegesis without rules is anarchy." - Peter Kreeft

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