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Hermeneutics
her•men•new•tiks
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.


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Pericope 
pe•ric•o•pe (pə-rĭk′ə-pē)
A set of verses that forms one coherent unit or thought, suitable for public reading from a text.


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Suzerain
soo͞′zər-ən, -zə-rān
noun
  • A nation that controls another nation in international affairs but allows it domestic sovereignty.
  • A feudal lord to whom fealty was due.
  • A feudal lord or baron; a lord paramount. Also used attributively.