A "pericope" is a term used primarily in biblical studies and literature to refer to a specific section or excerpt of a text, particularly from the Bible. The word comes from the Greek "perikopē," which means "a cutting out" or "a section." In the context of biblical studies, a pericope usually refers to a story, parable, or teaching that is read and interpreted as a distinct unit within Scripture.
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