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Synonyms for exegesis

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ek-si-jee-sis
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛk sɪˈdʒi sɪs

Définition of exegesis

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Greek exegesis "explanation, interpretation," from exegeisthai "explain, interpret," from ex "out" (see ex- (2)) + hegeisthai "to lead, guide," from PIE root *sag-. Related: Exegetical.
  • noun interpretation
Example sentences :
  • There are considerable difficulties in the exegesis of this passage.
  • Extract from : « The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Galatians » by G. G. Findlay
  • At that time the study of the Halachas had not yet superseded that of Biblical exegesis.
  • Extract from : « History of the Jews, Vol. II (of 6) » by Heinrich Graetz
  • But to return to Professor Stokes's excursion in the region of Biblical exegesis.
  • Extract from : « Flowers of Freethought » by George W. Foote
  • In 1870 he had also been made Ireland professor of exegesis at Oxford.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 5 » by Various
  • There is a mistake in Exegesis, you know,—in the New Version.
  • Extract from : « A Singular Life » by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
  • Curious freaks of exegesis have been displayed in dealing with this passage.
  • Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther » by Walter Adeney
  • These are marked by much originality, but their exegesis is fanciful.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 5 » by Various
  • You are taught in the theological school, however, that emphasis is exegesis.
  • Extract from : « Acres of Diamonds » by Russell H. Conwell
  • He put every one right in politics, divinity, medicine, exegesis of Scripture.
  • Extract from : « Talkers » by John Bate
  • In his exegesis, Harnack has been the most uncompromising of critics.
  • Extract from : « German Problems and Personalities » by Charles Sarolea

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