exegetical

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Eager fans have analyzed that 30-second teaser clip with the exegetical rigor typically reserved for ancient hieroglyphs.

From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021

It seems intended less as a definitive solution to the mystery than as a virtuoso play in the endless exegetical game, which has a different outcome for each reader.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 11, 2016

But dirt for art’s sake, dirt put to exegetical purpose, is precious – far more precious than good taste.

From The Guardian • Oct. 23, 2015

But does Genius, having identified in us a real exegetical desire, deliver on its promise?

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2015

He translated the Pentateuch and Joshua into Hungarian, adding exegetical notes.

From Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ by B.D.