exegetic

/,eksi'dʤetik/ Cách viết khác : (exegetical) /,eksi'dʤetikəl/
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exegetic

The scholar provides an exegetic commentary on the ancient text.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to or involving exegesis: "Exegetic" describes anything that pertains to the critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially religious scriptures or classical writings. It is concerned with the process of drawing out the meaning from a text.
Usage
  • The word "exegetic" is a formal, academic adjective. It is primarily used in scholarly contexts, such as theology, literary criticism, and classical studies, to describe work, methods, or discussions that focus on interpretation.
  • It is often used interchangeably with its more common variant, exegetical.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The professor's lecture provided an exegetic analysis of the biblical parable.
    • Her thesis was praised for its thorough exegetic approach to the ancient legal codex.
    • The commentary is more exegetic than critical, focusing on explaining the author's intended meaning.
Advanced Usage
  • Exegetic principle: A fundamental rule or method used in the interpretation of texts.
    • The exegetic principle of considering the historical context is crucial for understanding this scripture.
  • Exegetic tradition: A school or historical lineage of interpretive methods.
    • His work falls within the rabbinic exegetic tradition.
Variants and Related Words
  • Exegetical (adj): The more frequently used form, identical in meaning to "exegetic."
    • He wrote an exegetical commentary on the Gospel of John.
  • Exegesis (n): The practice or process of critical interpretation.
    • Biblical exegesis requires knowledge of ancient languages.
  • Exegete (n): A person skilled in exegesis; an interpreter.
    • The medieval exegete wrote extensively on the Quran.
Synonyms
  • Interpretive: Providing an explanation or interpretation.
  • Hermeneutic: Relating to the theory and methodology of interpretation, especially of scriptural texts.
  • Explicative: Serving to explain.
Antonyms
  • Eisegetic: Relating to the interpretation of a text by reading one's own ideas into it (the opposite of objective exegesis).
  • Literal: Taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or allegory.
exegetic

The scholar provides an exegetic commentary on the ancient text.

Adjective
  1. relating to exegesis

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