exegesis

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/ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ English

Definitions

noun

An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.

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Synonyms

explication exposition elucidation analysis interpretation explanation illumination hermeneutics disquisition translation commentary annotation clarification critique gloss dissection

Associated

eisegesis exegetical enharmonic fiqh quran hadith pentateuch midrash origen apologetics scripture

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