EXEGESIS

The word means "to lead out." It is a part of the larger science of interpretation known as "hermeneutics." A form of the original word is found in John 1:18, where the apostle affirmed that Jesus came to "declare" (exegeomai) the Father, i.e., make him known, explain him, be a commentary on God for humanity's sake. To study Christ is, then, in a large measure, to know God (Jn. 14:9). Biblical exegesis seeks to bring out the meaning of the sacred text by studying the historical and grammatical features of a passage within its context.