Eisegete
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Eisegete is a noun meaning A person who places meaning on a text which is not originally or inherently present in the text itself.
Meaning
A person who places meaning on a text which is not originally or inherently present in the text itself.
More Meanings
- To place meaning on a text which is not originally or inherently present in the text itself
Word Forms
- eisegetes
- eisegeting
- eisegeted
Antonyms for eisegete
Common opposites include exegete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eisegesis, interpretant, english, metatext, urinterpretation, context.
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