Bible

• eisegesis

  Personal interpretation of a text (especially of the Bible) using your own ideas.

• exegesis

  An explanation or critical interpretation (especially of the Bible).

Also contains

• misunderstanding

  Putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused...

• clarification

  An interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding; "the professor's clarification...

• literal interpretation

  An interpretation based on the exact wording.

• version

  An interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint; "his version of the fight was...

• exposition

  A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.

• ijtihad

  The endeavor of a Moslem scholar to derive a rule of divine law from the Koran and Hadith...

• reading

  A particular interpretation or performance; "on that reading it was an insult"; "he was...

• construal

  An interpretation of the meaning of something; the act of construing.

• twist

  An interpretation of a text or action; "they put an unsympathetic construction on his con...

• reconstruction

  An interpretation formed by piecing together bits of evidence.

• popularization

  An interpretation that easily understandable and acceptable.