Definition: The word "preprocessing" in the Bible refers to the act of cleansing and transforming a text before its use as part of an interpretation or study for its intended purpose. In other words, it's a process that cleanses the language and structure of a piece of written text by removing punctuation marks, proper nouns, abbreviations, and other nonessential elements that might obscure the meaning or context. The biblical example provided is "preprocessing" in Genesis 2:16, where God's creation of Adam and Eve is described as "a new creation," which is then refined and purified with "preliminary stages of purification." In this context, "preprocessing" refers to the deliberate elimination of extraneous or unnecessary elements that might hinder its intended impact on interpretation.