Exegesis

eks-e-jē′sis, n. the science of interpretation, esp. of the Scriptures.— ns. Ex′egete , Exeget′ist , one who interprets the Scriptures.— adjs. Exeget′ic , -al , pertaining to exegesis: explanatory.— adv. Exeget′ically .— n.pl. Exeget′ics , the science of exegesis. [Gr. exēgesis — exēgeesthai , to explain— ex , out, hēgeesthai , to guide.]