exegetically
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9.9
- adverb
- /ˌɛksɪˈdʒɛtɪkli/
- Formal
- The commentary was written exegetically to help readers understand the deeper meanings of the scripture.
Examples
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This is the dominant interpretation of Romans 8:19–23 in the history of the Church, which is understandable since this is the only interpretation that really makes sense exegetically and theologically.
Blog text (8) -
adherence to exegetically derived standards and rules
Academic text (2011) -
This reading of the frescoes in the upper nave of S. Francesco is theologically based, complex, and exegetically sophisticated.
Academic text (2006) -
She explained the passage exegetically, highlighting its significance within the context of religious beliefs.
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The scholar approached the text exegetically, focusing on its historical and cultural implications.
Synonyms
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7.0
In a way that explains meaning using personal ideas
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9.9
In a way that tries to find and explain a text's meaning, like a poem or religious book
1
7.7
In a way that explains what something means
How Interpretive
46
4.4
- Formal
1
9.9
1
7.7
1
7.6
1
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
exegetically = exegetical (opaque) = exeget + ical + ly
The adverb is a regular -ly form of the specialized adjective 'exegetical', but the adjective itself is technical and not transparent for most learners.
Etymology
The word exegetically comes from the Greek exegesis, meaning 'a leading out' or 'explanation', from ex- 'out' and hegeisthai 'to lead'. So to read something exegetically is to 'lead out' or draw out its meaning, which is why the word is used when people carefully explain texts, especially religious writings.