eisegesis

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌī-sə-ˈjē-səs, ˈī-sə-ˌ\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌī-sə-ˈjē-səs, ˈī-sə-ˌ\

Definitions of eisegesis word

noun eisegesis An interpretation, especially of Scripture, that reflects the personal ideas or viewpoint of the interpreter; reading something into a text that isn't there. Compare exegesis. 1
noun eisegesis the interpretation of a text, esp a biblical text, using one's own ideas 0

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Parts of speech for Eisegesis

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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