The explanation of the meaning of scripture texts.
The study of the text of Scripture in order to bring out the meaning of it. This is to be distinguished from the error of eisegesis, i.e. reading a meaning into the text.
Exegesis is from the Greek [ exegsis] meaning 'lead out of.' It's root is from the two Greek words ex, meaning 'out,' and hegeisthai, meaning 'to lead.' By implication this term means an explanation from out of the scripture (as opposed to eisegesis). It is the critical defense or explanation of the Bible by getting the meaning of scripture from 'out of' the text of scripture itself. [ back
The meticulous explanation or interpretation of sacred texts such as the Bible or subsequent rabbinic works such as the Mishnah, Talmud and Mishnah
From the Greek exegeomai, meaning explanation. It indicates research into the meaning of the text. Exegetes are those who dedicate themselves to this work. Use of this word is almost entirely limited to the study of the Old and New Testaments.
explanation of the author’s meaning of a text.
the process of discerning the meaning of a text for its original, historical audience. According to Catholic teaching, this is the initial objective of Biblical study in the Church. See also literal meaning.
(EX·e·GE·sis). Generally the rendering of the meaning of a word or text by explication, critical analysis, or interpretation; especially of the Bible. In a technical sense the process of seeking original meaning of textual data in their social and cultural context. Since ancient texts, particularly the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament, were not set out in unambiguous language exegesis must precede translation into today's languages. Contrary to the claims of clergy, whether Jewish or Christian, the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament are neither clear nor easy to understand. Real and imagined multiple meanings give rise to doctrinal diversity, confusion, and irreconcilable differences in Christian theology.
Critical explanation or analysis, especially of a text.
(adj. = exegetical) The discipline of inferring the meaning of a passage in its original setting by studying it in the light of its historical backgrounds and its linguistic structure.
an explanation or interpretation of a text made after careful study
detailed and methodical interpretation of a text.
The explanation of the language and thought of a literary work; especially Biblical exposition or interpretation
Analysis of the Scripture from the original languages.
explanation or critical interpretation
the careful, systematic study of the Scripture to discover he original, intended meaning, in other words, an attempt to hear the words of the Bible as the original recipients were to have heard them (Fee & Stuart).
A detailed examination of a passage of scripture. A commentary.
Literally a "leading out." The term is used in biblical studies to signify the drawing out of the meaning of the texts of Holy Scripture.
explanation, exposition (of a word or sentence), especially in interpretation of Scripture or a Scriptural passage
Greek, "explanation" -- explanation, critical analysis, or interpretation of biblical scripture. An exegete is an expert in exegesis.
From Greek "to show the way," the interpretation of scriptural texts.
Reading out of a text its meaning. See eisegesis for its opposite.
(from Greek for "interpretation") The process of drawing out meaning from a text; interpreting a text in its literary and historical context.
the act of explaining or interpreting. Biblical exegesis involves the study of a section of Scripture by examining the vocabulary and grammar of the section in the original language and taking note of the immediate context of the passage, the general context and purpose of the particular book of the Bible in which the passage occurs, and the historical setting. By means of such study the exegete explains the meaning of the passage.
Exegesis (from the Greek 'to lead out') involves an extensive and critical interpretation of a text, especially of a holy scripture, such as of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, the Talmud, the Midrash, the Qur'an, etc.