1. A spiritual or mystical interpretation of a text, especially Scripture, that seeks to reveal hidden or elevated meanings beyond the literal sense.
Usage: theological; literary criticism; often used in plural form or as a mass noun

Examples

• Medieval scholars employed anagoges to uncover divine truths hidden within biblical narratives.
• The priest explained the anagoges of the psalm, revealing its connection to the soul's ascent to God.
• Literary critics debated whether the author intended anagoges or merely surface-level symbolism.
• Through anagoges, the text transcends its historical context and speaks to eternal spiritual realities.
• The practice of anagoges was especially prominent in medieval Christian theology.