eisegesis
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.eis·ege·sis
noun \ˌī-sə-ˈjē-səs, ˈī-sə-ˌ\ plural eis·ege·ses\-ˌsēz\
Definition of EISEGESIS
: the interpretation of a text (as of the Bible) by reading into it one's own ideas — compare exegesis
Origin of EISEGESIS
Greek eis into (akin to Greek en in) + English exegesis — more at in
First Known Use: 1892
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: Eisenhower jacket
Previous Word in the Dictionary: eirenicon
All Words Near: eisegesis
Previous Word in the Dictionary: eirenicon
All Words Near: eisegesis
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up eisegesis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
