exegesis

[ek-si-jee-sis]

noun

plural

exegeses 

1. critical explanation or interpretation of a text or portion of a text, especially of the Bible.

exegesis

/ ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs /

noun

1. explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp of the Bible Compare eisegesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of exegesis¹

1610–20; < Greek exḗgēsis an interpretation, explanation, equivalent to ex- ex- ³ + ( h ) ēgē- (verbid stem of hēgeîsthai to guide) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of exegesis¹

C17: from Greek, from exēgeisthai to interpret, from _ex- ¹ + hēgeisthai to guide