Pericope
noun
A selection of text, especially a passage from the Bible that is read during a religious service.
The Gospel reading included a pericope from the book of Matthew.
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Formal
scriptural pericope, liturgical pericope, biblical pericope
noun
A short passage of writing or scripture which is selected for study or reading.
During the worship service, the minister read a pericope from the Old Testament.
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Neutral
public reading, textual analysis, selected text
noun
A selection of text, especially a passage from the Bible that is read during a religious service.
The Gospel reading included a pericope from the book of Matthew.
Usage tips
Formal
scriptural pericope, liturgical pericope, biblical pericope
noun
A short passage of writing or scripture which is selected for study or reading.
During the worship service, the minister read a pericope from the Old Testament.
Usage tips
Neutral
public reading, textual analysis, selected text
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual understanding
Understanding the context of a pericope enhances its meaning.
In a sermon, the pastor often analyzes a specific pericope.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary analysis
Pericopes can serve as focal points in literary discussions.
Critics might explore pericopes from a novel to understand character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious significance
Each pericope may carry specific theological implications.
The chosen pericope for a sermon can influence the message conveyed.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual understanding
Understanding the context of a pericope enhances its meaning.
In a sermon, the pastor often analyzes a specific pericope.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary analysis
Pericopes can serve as focal points in literary discussions.
Critics might explore pericopes from a novel to understand character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious significance
Each pericope may carry specific theological implications.
The chosen pericope for a sermon can influence the message conveyed.
Pro Tip 1/3Contextual understanding
Understanding the context of a pericope enhances its meaning.
In a sermon, the pastor often analyzes a specific pericope.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary analysis
Pericopes can serve as focal points in literary discussions.
Critics might explore pericopes from a novel to understand character development.
Pro Tip 3/3Religious significance
Each pericope may carry specific theological implications.
The chosen pericope for a sermon can influence the message conveyed.
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