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Webster 1913 Edition


Hermeneutics

Herˊme-neu′tics

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] (sc. [GREEK]).]
The science of interpretation and explanation; exegesis; esp., that branch of theology which defines the laws whereby the meaning of the Scriptures is to be ascertained.
Schaff-Herzog Encyc.

Webster 1828 Edition


Hermeneutics

HERMENEU'TICS

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Noun.
The art of finding the meaning of an author's words and phrases, and of explaining it to others.