exegesis in Greek
exegesis in Greek is εξήγηση — exegesis means a close, systematic explanation of a text, especially a religious one, aimed at drawing out what it actually says and meant to its first readers.
exegesis in Greek
εξήγηση
Pronounced: exigisi
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text.
What does "exegesis" mean?
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noun A close, systematic explanation of a text, especially a religious one, aimed at drawing out what it actually says and meant to its first readers.
"His exegesis of the passage draws on the original Hebrew."
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noun A detailed critical explanation of any difficult work, such as a poem, a law or a philosophical argument.
"The judgment includes a long exegesis of the disputed clause."
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exegesis in a sentence
- His exegesis of the passage draws on the original Hebrew.
- The seminar was devoted to the exegesis of a single chapter.
- The judgment includes a long exegesis of the disputed clause.
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What is "exegesis" in Greek?
"exegesis" in Greek is εξήγηση. exegesis means: A close, systematic explanation of a text, especially a religious one, aimed at drawing out what it actually says and meant to its first readers.
How do you pronounce εξήγηση?
"exegesis" in Greek is εξήγηση, pronounced "exigisi".
How do you use "exegesis" in a sentence?
Example: "His exegesis of the passage draws on the original Hebrew." In Greek, "exegesis" is εξήγηση.
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