What are the Differences Between Exegesis and Eisegesis? Which Should I Use?

by Jack Wellman
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When a pastor gives a sermon, should he only use exegesis as opposed to eisegesis? What exactly are exegesis and eisegesis and what’s the difference between the two? What is Exegesis? The word “exegesis” comes from an ancient Greek word and means “to lead out.” The goal of exegesis is to draw the true meaning […]

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What Is Biblical Eisegesis And What Is Exegesis?

by Jack Wellman
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What is biblical exegesis and what is biblical eisegesis and why is the latter so dangerous when reading and studying the Bible? Eisegesis Eisegesis is, in short, the exact opposite of hermeneutics. Where hermeneutics is concerned with extracting the meaning out of biblical text, eisegesis (sometimes called “isogesis”) attempts to insert one’s own interpretation or […]

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