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anagoge

an·a·go·ge [ ánnə gjee ] (plural an·a·go·ges) or an·a·go·gy [ ánnə gjee ] (plural an·a·go·gies)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. spiritual interpretation: a spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage, especially in a sacred text, in contrast to a literal or moral interpretation

2. allegorical interpretation in Bible: an allegorical interpretation of a passage in the Bible as an allusion to or foreshadowing of people or events in the New Testament

[Mid-16th century. Via Latin< Greek anagōgē "reference" < anagein "take back" < agein "take"]

an·a·gog·ic [ ànnə gójjik ] adjective
an·a·gog·i·cal adjective
an·a·gog·i·cal·ly adverb
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