exegete

/ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/
noun
  1. A person who explains or interprets a text, especially a religious or literary one.
    • The conference brought together exegetes from different faiths to discuss shared texts.
    • As a skilled exegete, she could unpack the complex symbolism in medieval poetry.
    • The exegete spent years studying ancient manuscripts to clarify the meaning of the scripture.