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exegesis

UK
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
US
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/

Translations

exegesisnoun
exegeses
pl
UK
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/
US
/ˌɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/
exégèseSpécialement en contexte religieux, biblique ou académique.
The scholar's exegesis of the ancient manuscript provided new insights into its meaning.
L'exégèse du manuscrit ancien menée par le spécialiste a apporté de nouveaux éclairages sur son sens.
Synonyms
interpretation
analysis
explanation
commentary
clarification

Definitions

exegesisnoun
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.
The scholar's exegesis of the ancient manuscript provided new insights into its meaning.
The discipline or practice of interpreting texts, especially Scripture, regarded as a field of study.
Biblical exegesis demands close attention to historical context.
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