Nations University BRS 125: Exegesis of Hebrew Scriptures - Module 1

Q1. The task of exegesis must consider the following EXCEPT:

Reader’s theological position

Q2. Explain the role of various audiences in the interpretive process.

The audience influences application but not the core message

Q3. Exegesis is:

The first step in interpreting every text

Q4. Mark the correct statement regarding textual criticism.

Textual criticism gathers evidence on which translators may decide how the translation should read

Q5. A translation reflects the bias of the:

Translators

Q6. Most relevant factor for connecting the biblical text to a contemporary audience:

Context

Q7. Genre criticism works with:

The canonical form of the text, i.e., the text as a whole

Q8. Most notable ancient translation of the Old Testament:

Septuagint

Q9. Meaning of saying short passages carry meaning regardless of context:

That context has no influence over interpretation

Q10. Goal of translation:

Equivalent meaning

Q11. Primary reason to read, study, and interpret the Bible:

Know God

Q12. Interpretation presupposes a text has:

Inherent meaning

Q13. Exegesis uncovers:

The meaning intended by the writer

Q14. INCORRECT statement about predispositions:

A predisposition holds no value for the interpreter

Q15. Idea-focused translation approach:

Free translation

Q16. Genre warning of God’s impending wrath:

Announcement of judgment

Q17. Hebrew words are:

More often defined by their context

Q18. NOT a prose genre:

Apocalyptic

Q19. Genre expressing one dominant emotion:

Praise

Q20. Interpretation vs exegesis:

Interpretation includes meaning and application; exegesis focuses on intended meaning

Q21. Wisdom genre beyond short proverbs:

Non-proverbial wisdom

Q22. Genre chronicling Israel’s relationship with God:

History

Q23. Humanistic assumptions mean:

Bible as product of imperfect humans

Q24. Literal meaning of exegesis:

To draw out

Q25. Genre offering reassurance and promise:

Oracles of salvation

Q26. Interpretation means:

Explain the meaning

Q27. Most important contextual question:

What issue is being addressed?

Q28. Genre with covenant and ritual:

Law

Q29. Genre criticism focuses on:

The text as a whole

Q30. Genre with complaint, petition, confidence:

Lament

Q31. Word-for-word translation approach:

Literal translation

Q32. A good translation:

Should allow reader to know the meaning

Q33. Hermeneutics defined:

Philosophy of interpretation guiding application

Q34. Exposition:

Provides a fuller picture of the text

Q35. Wisdom for daily decisions:

Proverb

Q36. Effect of missing original manuscripts:

Reliable translations based on many extant manuscripts

Q37. Wisdom divided into:

Proverbial and non-proverbial

Q38. A good translation communicates best when it:

Uses familiar language to convey original meaning

Q39. INCORRECT statement about interpretation:

Interpretation is concerned only with word identification

Q40. Genre study should be viewed as:

A supplement and complement to other procedures