eisegetical

[ahy-si-jee-sis]

noun, plural eis·e·ge·ses

[-seez] .

an interpretation, especially of Scripture, that expresses the interpreter's own ideas, bias, or the like, rather than the meaning of the text.

Origin:
1890–95; < Greek eisḗgesis, equivalent to eis- into + (h)ēge- (stem of hēgeîsthai to lead) + -sis -sis

Related forms

ei·se·get·ic

[ahy-si-jet-ik] , ei·se·get·i·cal, adjective

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Eisegetical is always a great word to know.

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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

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