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The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained.

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  1. n. The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained.
  2. n. the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis
  3. The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
  4. The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp.,that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning ofthe Scriptures is to be ascertained. Schaff-Herzog Encyc.
  5. n:100 n. the branch of theology that deals with principles of exegesis