Exegesis

Pronunciation: /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

Definitions of exegesis

noun a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious text

Example Sentences

A1 An exegesis is a detailed explanation or interpretation of a text.

A2 In the Bible study class, we learned how to do exegesis of the scriptures.

B1 The professor's exegesis of the poem helped us understand its deeper meaning.

B2 The scholar's exegesis of the ancient text shed new light on its historical context.

C1 Her exegesis of the philosophical text was thorough and insightful.

C2 The theologian's exegesis of the religious text was considered groundbreaking in the field.

Examples of exegesis in a Sentence

formal The scholar's exegesis of the ancient text provided valuable insights into its meaning.

informal I had to do an exegesis on that difficult passage for my literature class.

slang I can't believe I have to write another exegesis for this course.

figurative Her exegesis of the situation helped shed light on the underlying issues.

Grammatical Forms of exegesis

• plural: exegeses
• comparative: more exegesis
• superlative: most exegesis
• present tense: exegeses
• future tense: will exegesis
• perfect tense: have exegesised
• continuous tense: is exegesising
• singular: exegesis
• positive degree: exegesis
• infinitive: to exegesis
• gerund: exegesising
• participle: exegesised

Origin and Evolution of exegesis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'exegesis' originated from the Greek word 'exēgēsis', meaning interpretation or explanation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'exegesis' has come to specifically refer to the critical explanation or interpretation of a text, particularly religious scriptures. It is commonly used in the context of analyzing and interpreting sacred texts such as the Bible.