📖exegesis

noun
/ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

Meaning

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

Example Sentences

The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.

Synonyms

interpretation, analysis, commentary, elucidation, explanation

Antonyms

misinterpretation, distortion

Collocations

biblical exegesis, literary exegesis, detailed exegesis, critical exegesis

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