Term

Interpretive Matrix

The theological framework of assumptions and principles that shapes how a reader understands biblical texts within the Bible's overall storyline.

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Definition

The theological framework or conceptual grid through which a reader interprets Scripture. It consists of the assumptions, categories, and controlling principles that shape how biblical texts are understood within the overall storyline of the Bible.

Last revised August 14, 2026