[ˌɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture
(e.g: the task of biblical exegesis)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 17th century: from Greek exēgēsis, from exēgeisthai ‘interpret’, from ex- ‘out of’ + hēgeisthai ‘to guide, lead’