The difference between Eisegesis and Exegesis

When used as nouns, eisegesis means an interpretation, especially of scripture, that reflects the personal ideas or viewpoint of the interpreter, whereas exegesis means an exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.


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  1. Eisegesis as a noun:

    An interpretation, especially of Scripture, that reflects the personal ideas or viewpoint of the interpreter; reading something into a text that is not there.

  1. Exegesis as a noun:

    An exposition or explanation of a text, especially a religious one.

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