hermeneutical

Adjective

Meaning

Unfolding the signification; of or pertaining to interpretation; exegetical; explanatory; as, hermeneutic theology, or the art of expounding the Scriptures; a hermeneutic phrase.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

critical descriptive investigative interpretive explanatory informative illustrative demonstrative interpretative expository elucidative hermeneutic exegetical expositive exegetic
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Antonyms

uninstructive

Related terms

hermeneutic hermeneutics hermeneut hermeneutician hermeneuticize hermeneuticist

Phrases with the word

biblical hermeneutical study

Examples

Interpretive and hermeneutical overviews of the Bible The hermeneutic method held by an individual or church will greatly affect their interpretation of the book of Revelation, and consequently their eschatological scheme. Source: Internet

God gave signs as a means to reveal himself; Christians need to exercise hermeneutical principles in order to understand that divine revelation. Source: Internet

Augustine’s understanding of signs includes several hermeneutical presuppositions as important factors. Source: Internet

At the heart of reform movements, past and present, lie hermeneutical questions about what fidelity to tradition means. Source: Internet

His thought, hermeneutical methods, and style have many parallels throughout the known Jewish and Christian worlds. Source: Internet

In the study of Torah, the sages formulated and followed various logical and hermeneutical principles. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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