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Webster 1913 Edition


Anagoge

Anˊa-go′ge

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] a leading up; [GREEK] + [GREEK] a leading, [GREEK] to lead.]
1.
An elevation of mind to things celestial.
2.
The spiritual meaning or application; esp. the application of the types and allegories of the Old Testament to subjects of the New.

Webster 1828 Edition


Anagoge

AN'AGOGE

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Definition 2024


anagoge

anagoge

English

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Noun

anagoge (plural anagoges)

  1. The spiritual or mystical interpretation of a word or passage beyond the literal, allegorical or moral sense (especially in Biblical criticism).

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Portuguese

Noun

anagoge f (plural anagoges)

  1. Alternative form of anagogia