ex·e·ge·sis ( k s -j  s s)n. pl. ex·e·ge·ses (-s z) Critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text. [Greek ex gsis, from exgeisthai, to interpret : ex-, ex- + hgeisthai, to lead; see s g- in Indo-European roots.] |
exegesis [ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs]
n pl -ses [-siːz]
(Literary & Literary Critical Terms) explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp of the Bible Compare eisegesis
[from Greek, from exēgeisthai to interpret, from ex-1 + hēgeisthai to guide]
exegesis
a critical interpretation or explication, especially of biblical and other religious texts. — exegetic, exegetical, adj.
See also: Criticismcritical explication or interpretation of Scripture.
See also: Bible
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | exegesis - an explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible) Christian Bible, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Bible, Word of God, Book, Word - the sacred writings of the Christian religions; "he went to carry the Word to the heathen" interpretation - an explanation that results from interpreting something; "the report included his interpretation of the forensic evidence" |
exegesis
noun explanation, interpretation, clarification, exposition, explication a substantial exegesis of his work
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