exegesis
advancedC1/ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ · ex-e-ge-sis
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one.
Meanings
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one.
کسی متن، خاص طور پر مذہبی متن کی تنقیدی وضاحت یا تشریح۔
تشریح
tashreeh
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- biblical exegesis
- literary exegesis
- theological exegesis
Example Sentences
The scholar provided an in-depth exegesis of the ancient text.
عالم نے قدیم متن کی تفصیلی تشریح فراہم کی۔
Aalim ne qadeem matn ki tafseeli tashreeh faraham ki.
His exegesis of the poem revealed hidden meanings.
اس کی نظم کی تشریح نے پوشیدہ معنی ظاہر کیے۔
Is ki nazm ki tashreeh ne poshida maani zaahir kiye.
Exegesis is essential for understanding complex religious doctrines.
تشریح پیچیدہ مذہبی عقائد کو سمجھنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔
Tashreeh pechida mazhabi aqaaid ko samajhne ke liye zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'exegesis' as 'exit' + 'ghost'; when you explain or interpret a text, you are 'exiting' the ghost of confusion.
Imagine a scholar in an ancient library projecting light onto a dusty text to reveal its hidden meanings.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "ἐξήγησις" — interpretation, explanation
First known use: 17th century
The term has been used in theological studies as a method to interpret sacred texts, particularly the Bible.