Eisegesis Definition

noun

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.

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Other Word Forms of Eisegesis

Noun

Singular:
eisegesis
Plural:
eisegeses

Origin of Eisegesis

  • From Ancient Greek εἰς (eis, “into”) and English exegesis. Historically unrelated to the Ancient Greek εἰσήγησις (eisēgēsis, “proposing, advising”).

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