Eisegesis: When the Reader Becomes the Author—And How Exegesis Restores God’s Voice
Deep Dive into Eisegesis: When the Reader Becomes the Author—And How Exegesis Restores God’s VoiceInterpretation of Scripture involves a high-stakes battle between the reader's voice and God's speech. Eisegesis occurs when an interpreter reads their own ideas, assumptions, or agendas into the text rather than drawing meaning from it. This practice reverses the direction of authority, making the reader the master of the text. In contrast, exegesis seeks the author's intended meaning through careful analysis of words, grammar, and context.Theologically, the rejection of eisegesis is rooted in…
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