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exegete

exegete

1 9.9
A person who studies and explains religious texts like the Bible
  • noun
  • /ˈɛksɪˌdʒit/
  • Formal
translation icon : exegeta
  • Ellul studied Marx and became a prolific exegete of his theories.
  • biblical exegete
  • medieval exegete
  • Muslim exegetes

Examples

  • Also, the particular location of Syriac-speaking exegetes within the Antiochene school of interpretation is yet another scholarly conversation that continues to unfold.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Exegetes, however, have not always been in accord with the interpretation that Mackey offers.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Did the great scholar and exegete Hugh or his thought play a role in this new program?

    Academic text (2011)
  • I am aware of only two exegetes who comment on the text.

    Academic text (2005)
  • I can claim only amateur status as an exegete of Gilbert and Sullivan, but I can offer a personal testimony that may help.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Monastic exegetes identified each element of this extraordinary vision.

    Academic text (2005)
  • His mastery as a poet and exegete gave rise to various ancient legends about his miraculous inspiration.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Its consequences for human knowing were explored more by the philosophically minded than by exegetes and historians.

    Academic text (2007)
  • Like the church fathers who scoured the Old Testament for proofs that Jesus Christ had been foretold by the prophets, Muslim exegetes also find testimony to Muhammad and his truth in the Old and the New Testaments.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The renowned exegete explained the complex themes in the ancient text with great clarity.

Synonyms

expositor
vsexegete
  • Formal
1 9.0

A person who explains ideas clearly, often in talks or writing

works more on interpreting religious writings rather than general scholarly exposition
hermeneut
vsexegete
  • Formal
9.9

A person who explains difficult religious or philosophical texts

focuses more on religious scriptures than broad philosophical texts
explicator
vsexegete
8.0

A person who explains texts or difficult ideas clearly

focuses specifically on interpreting religious scriptures rather than general texts
expounder
vsexegete
  • Formal
7.1

A person who explains ideas clearly and gives details

applies depth especially to interpreting sacred writings rather than general subjects
purposivist
vsexegete
  • Formal
9.9

A person who explains laws and actions by their purpose

uses broader interpretive skill not limited to purpose based methods

How Expert

scholar
281 4.1
exegete
  • Formal
1 9.9
interpreter
462 3.2
student
1.0
novice
46 3.4

Surface Forms

exegete singular
exegetes plural

Etymology

The word exegete comes from Greek parts ex- 'out' and heg- 'lead', and it means 'one who leads out' the meaning of a text. That's why an exegete is a person who explains and brings out the meaning of writings, especially religious scriptures.