anagoge

or an·a·go·gy

[ an-uh-goh-jee, an-uh-goh-jee ]

noun

1. a spiritual interpretation or application of words, as of Scriptures.
2. a form of allegorical interpretation of Scripture that seeks hidden meanings regarding the future life.

anagoge

/ ˌænəˈɡɒdʒɪk; ˈænəˌɡɒdʒɪ /

noun

1. allegorical or spiritual interpretation, esp of sacred works such as the Bible
2. Christianity allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament as typifying or foreshadowing subjects in the New Testament

Derived Forms

• anagogic, adjective
• ˌanaˈgogically, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of anagoge¹

< Late Latin < Greek anagōgḗ an uplifting, equivalent to an- an- ³ + agōgḗ, feminine of agōgós leading; -agogue

Word History and Origins

Origin of anagoge¹

C18: via Late Latin from Greek anagōgē a lifting up, from anagein, from ana- + agein to lead