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exegete Definition

ex·egete (eksə jēt′)

noun

an expert in exegesis

exegete Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • Muslim: The classic example often used by Muslim exegetes to explain the mechanics of abrogation is found with respect to the widow's bequest.
  • scientific: The evocative language of Scripture demands to be read with something other than the emaciated imagination of the scientific exegete.
  • early: Bishop of Pettau in Styria in Austria and the earliest exegete in the West.
  • great: On announcing his name, the Pope called him a " great exegete " .
  • Christian: Gullible Christians tell me that I am no Christian exegete, and, of course, I am not.
  • Jewish: What do his scholarly Jewish exegetes think about this slur.