exegesis

• Substantiv, das die kritische Erklärung oder Auslegung eines Textes bezeichnet, besonders eines religiösen oder biblischen. Meint vor allem die wissenschaftliche Auslegung der Bibel.

A noun referring to a critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious or biblical one.

unregelmäßiger Plural

1. Critical interpretation of a textC2formal

   A detailed explanation or critical analysis of a written work, especially a religious or biblical text.

   Kritische Auslegung eines Textes

   • The professor's exegesis of the ancient manuscript was highly detailed.
   • Biblical exegesis requires knowledge of historical context and original languages.
   • Her exegesis of the poem revealed layers of meaning previously overlooked.

   Synonymeanalysisannotationcommentaryelucidationexplanationexplicationexpositioninterpretation