exégèse

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A careful interpretation of a text to bring out its meaning.

Examples

  • Son exégèse du poème s'appuie sur les manuscrits.
    Her interpretation of the poem draws on the manuscripts.
  • Une exégèse biblique exige un travail historique.
    A biblical exegesis requires historical research.
  • Il refuse une exégèse qui ignore le contexte.
    He rejects an interpretation that ignores the context.
  • Le cours compare deux exégèses du même texte.
    The course compares two interpretations of the same text.
  • Cette exégèse éclaire un passage longtemps obscur.
    This close reading sheds light on a passage that was obscure for a long time.

Similar words

commentaire
interprétation
lecture critique
explication
analyse

Meanings

Close interpretation

noun
textual interpretation
formal
A detailed explanation of a text, often using its historical, linguistic or religious context to clarify difficult passages.

Examples

  • Son exégèse du poème s'appuie sur les manuscrits.
    Her interpretation of the poem draws on the manuscripts.
  • Cette exégèse éclaire un passage longtemps obscur.
    This close reading sheds light on a passage that was obscure for a long time.
  • Le cours compare deux exégèses du même texte.
    The course compares two interpretations of the same text.
  • Une exégèse biblique exige un travail historique.
    A biblical exegesis requires historical research.
  • Il refuse une exégèse qui ignore le contexte.
    He rejects an interpretation that ignores the context.

Similar words

Etymology

From Greek exēgēsis, an explanation or interpretation.

FAQ

What is an exégèse?

A detailed interpretation of a text.

Is exégèse only about the Bible?

No. It also applies to literary and other texts.

Does an exégèse consider context?

Yes, it may use historical and linguistic evidence.

Is exégèse feminine?

Yes, French says une exégèse.

How is exégèse pronounced?

It is pronounced /egzeʒɛz/.

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