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Manufacturer: Program (Click in this column for a Review or Overview; not all programs currently have pages) |
Website (Click in this column to leave this website and go to the manufacturer's site) |
Version/Date of last update |
Windows |
MAC (Native) See Note Above |
Linux |
Mobile |
Description/News |
| AGES
Software: Christian Library Series |
myages.com |
Various | PDF |
PDF |
PDF |
PDF |
AGES produces a variety of
Christian publications in PDF
format on CD-ROM, and include downloadable libraries.
Well done and a
wealth of history and knowledge is
available. Some free downloads are available. |
| AV
Bible: AV Bible Version 2007 |
www.avbible.net www.rtbible.com |
AV-2011 v7.0 Aug 2011 |
Win Vista-Win8 |
Bible search program produced
by
Kevin Wonus, focused on the Authorized Version of the
Bible. Free.
Older AV-2007 also available for other Windows
versions.In
addition, a software development kit is also available
at Kevin's The
Received Text website (see link to the left) |
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| Bible
Database: Bible Database |
bibledatabase.net |
V4.0.4 Nov
2002 V5.1.16 Jul 2005 |
HTML |
HTML |
HTML |
HTML |
Bible reader software with KJV
and quite a few other English and foreign language
modules available,
as
well as Easton's dictionary, Matthew Henry's
Commentary, and some
others. They also provide an HTML compiler program,
and the Bible in HTML format. Free. Has not been
updated in quite some time. |
| Bible
Ocean: BiblePro |
www.bibleocean.com |
V14.4.1 Current Mar2010 |
Win |
Commercial software by Ian Vink (Canada). All-In-One package. Free downloadable version or full version on CD available for the cost of shipping ($8.94) or CD download ($5.94); additonal downloads are available. Last version of the Download I tried (v12) contained some nag and advertising screens to donate and the search did not allow for "whole word" searches. | |||
| Bible
Research
Systems,
Inc.: Bible Study Pak with Verse Search |
http://www.versesearcher.com |
V7.1 Current Mar2010 |
Win2000- Win7 |
BRS Verse Search All-In-One Package comes in several modules. It is rather expensive at $99.95 with only a single Bible version, additional versions and study aids cost $49.95 or $59.95 each. They do offer a 60-day money back guarantee (minus shipping), however. No demo available. | |||
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BibleSoft:
|
www.biblesoft.com |
V5.0F |
Win98- Win7 |
Biblesoft's PC Study Bible has been a successful commercial program for many years that has achieved a good following. Third party packages are available. One of the main advantages to this system is the ability to author your own modules. Available in five different libraries from from about $50 - $900. |
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BibleWorks:
|
www.bibleworks.com |
V9 |
WinXP- Win7 |
Virtual |
BibleWorks is a popular
commercial program that
specializes in original language
tools and has had many good
reviews. List price for BibleWorks 9 is $359.
Certainly one of the top
programs if you want to get into the Greek &
Hebrew languages
behind the Bible versions. BibleWorks has partnered
with WordSearch so many (not all) modules from
WordSearch are now available. |
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| BibleWorkshop
Ltd.: BibleWorkshop |
www.bibleworkshop.eu |
V5.04 |
Win |
Commercial Bible Study
software
from Germany (and in German) for
Windows. € 39,90. A free version still seems to be
available. |
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| Biola University UniBible Vladimir Rydant Software Unbound Bible Tools |
unbound.biola.edu vladimirrybant.org |
UniBible Palm V1.3b Aug06 Unbound Bible Tools V0.11 Dec 2010 |
Win |
PalmOS |
These tools utilize the Unbound
Bible format from Biola University. Many
Bibles from The Sword
Project have been converted to this format. UniBible Bible Reader is for the PalmOS. The Unbound Bible Tools is a reader for Windows that allows you to look up a passage, search for a word, and write notes. Both are freeware |
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| Broadman
and
Holman: Bible Navigator |
www.lifeway.com www.bhpublishinggroup.com |
Unknown |
Win |
eBook |
eBook |
Android eBook iPhone XBox360 |
All-In-One commercial package
features the Holman
Christian
Standard Bible (HCSB). Seems
to be a special edition of Bible Explorer /
WordSearch and is
Cross-format compatible.
Also features the New
American
Commentary. Available in two packages:
Standard $19.97 and
Deluxe $49.97. Also has packages for Android, iPhone,
and even the XBox360!. |
| Contact
Plus: Bible Plus |
www.contactplus.com /products/freestuff/bibleplus.htm |
V1.0 July 1994 | Win3.1 (yes!) |
Bible Plus is an older, free, simple KJV Bible reader program with notes ability. Originally for Windows 3.1, but still works on XP! Nice, small and simple application. | |||
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CrossWire
Bible
Society: |
www.crosswire.org |
Various |
SwordProject May 2008 BibleDesktop Jul 2008 Xiphos Oct 2010 BibleTime Sep 2011 BPBible Jun 2011 AIKitab Jun 2011 LCDBible Dec 2008 SwordBible Sep 2009 Firebible (Firefox) May 2011 |
Eloquent Aug 2011 BibleDesktop Jul 2008 AIKitab Jun 2011 Firebible (Firefox) May 2011 |
Linux: Xiphos Oct 2010 BibleTime Sep 2011 BibleDesktop Jul 2008 BPBible Jun 2011 AIKitab Jun 2011 FireBible (FireFox) May 2011 |
PDA And-Bible Android Sep 2011; BibleTime Mini WinMobile Jul 2011; Rapier Maemo; QPSword Qtopia; Dagger - OPIE; Bible Study J2ME PocketSword iPhone Sep 2011; |
Open Source CrossWire applications utilize a common Sword Module library, and apps are available for Linux/UNIX, Windows, MAC, JAVA, PDA, and even as a Firefox plugin (FireBible). Several tools are provided for converting other format modules to the CrossWire format (such as from the Online Bible format). The applications available for each OS are listed to the left. See the website for full information. Cost is Free (downloadable or order a CD) |
| Pat Double Bible Thumper |
www.patdouble.com/biblethumper |
V1.2.6 Mar 2005 |
PalmOS 3.x |
Palm OS 3 or higher. Full
featured KJV Bible software with
searching, commentaries, lexicons, etc. Now Free! |
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| Due
Diligence
Software: The Workman's Study Bible Scriptures |
www.workmanstudybible.com |
Win:
V1.3 Oct09 MAC: Beta Sep09 |
Win98-XP *Win7 Soon! |
MAC OSX |
iPhone (Beta,
Jailbroken) |
The Workman's Study Bible
supports
Online-Bible modules in almost any format. You can
even keep
OLB installed and access its modules from within
Workman's. Features
multiple windows, strong search capabilities, and
hover windows to
provide related information at a glance. $34.95
for a Family
License. Downloadable. Last update Oct 2006. New MAC
version in Beta
(Sep 2009) as well as an iPhone version for Jailbroken
iPhones (Oct
2009). |
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Ellis Enterprises: Bible Library |
www.biblelibrary.com |
V6.0 released in 2002 |
Win |
Bible Library is a decent,
all-in-one package that has been
around for some time but also doesn't seem to have
been updated in
some time, either. You can
often find versions available on
the discount racks, but watch
version numbers as they are
often not the latest! I would recommend contacting
the company
first before buying because of the lack of apparent
updates since V6,
and my latest experiences at the Website had several
sections not
working (as of Sep 2011) |
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|
Findex.com,
Inc.: |
www.quickverse.com |
Quickverse 2011 |
WinXP- Win7 |
MAC |
PocketPC PalmOS |
Findex's QuickVerse has a long history, and offers
multiple Windows packages ranging in price from
about $50 to $800. Three MAC packages are about $50,
$100, or $300. Palm and
PocketPC packages are also available. |
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|
GRAMCORD Institute: GRAMCORD |
www.gramcord.org |
V2.4CX Nov
2002 |
Win2K-Win7 |
PocketPC, WinCE PalmOS 3.x |
GRAMCORD is another competitor in the "original
languages"
based products. It uses the Bible Companion
(2.x) engine and adds extensive
Original Language Tools and features STEP libraries.
Packages start at
$195.GRAMCORD also
publishes the Accordance software for
Macintosh, and a GRAMCORD Lite version for
Palm/PocketPC. Doesn't seem to have gone through any
recent updates
though there are fixes to ensure it works under
Microsoft Vista and
Win7 (if
it ain't broke, don't fix it!). |
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HeavenWord:
|
www.heavenword.com |
V2.2 Beta March 2004 |
Win98-XP |
Lightning Study Bible is an expandable All-In-One
package;
simply meaning that the available modules are all
from Heavenword and
as far as I know no third party modules are
available. It's
claim-to-fame is the
encoding used within modules
to make them highly
cross-referencable. Free. |
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| Hiddenfield BibleReader |
www.hiddenfield.com |
0.99 Sep04 |
MAC OSX |
Freeware Bible Reader (donations accepted)with KJV, BBE, Strong's ASV, Darby, Webster, and Young texts available | |||
| Hu, Yih-Chun PalmBiblePlus | palmbibleplus.sourceforge.net/ http://www.tyndalehouse.com/TTech/TTech036.htm |
3.4RC3 Dec08 |
Palm 3.5+ |
Open Source (Free) for Palm
OS 3.5 or greater. Bible reader
based on BibleReader by Poetry Poon. Tyndale has a
nice (2005) guide to
using it. |
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| Hurt, John: HTML Bible |
www.htmlbible.com |
Various | Win |
MAC |
Linux |
PDA w/Browser (HTML) |
John Hurt provides Free and Shareware versions of the Bible in HTML and Microsoft Access format.Also available on CD with a spoken version for a modest cost. |
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Theophilos Bible Software LLC: Theophilos |
www.theophilos.sk |
V3.1.6 SP9 |
Win95- Win7 |
Theophilos was developed by Ivan Jurik, and in 2007 the company transferred to Theophilos Bible Software LLC. Theophilos is a well done program that has a good following. With the transition to the new company also came the availability of the NIV. A free version is available with limited resources but still quite usable. Provides an authoring capability. Prices range from about $20 to $70 (doesn't include all modules). Download all modules for $130. Also, several 3rd party packages support Theophilos. |
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| Lakes
Software: eBible |
www.lakessoftware.com |
V3.0.0 6/26/2008 | Win |
A
simple, functional reader with bookmark support and
colors to aid in
navigation. This former shareware is now offered for
free. |
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| Laridian Electronic
Publishing: Various |
www.laridian.com |
Various |
PocketBible for Windows v1013 Jan 2011 |
Android iPhone WebOS Palm Win Mobile 6.5 or earlier |
Full featured well done
Bible Programs. Purchase the main
program and add Bibles and reference works ranging
from free to
$25 each. Bundles also available. Library modules work
on ALL
platforms. That is, buy the ESV for
PocketBible4, and you can
also use it on your WindowsPC version under the same
license.
Downloadable demos available. |
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| LA SofStuf (Lynn Allan): BerBible |
www.berbible.org |
Win:
V2.50.2 Jan09; PocketPC: 2.3.1; Palm: 1.10 |
Win98- Win7 |
PocketPC (no SmartPhone) Palm |
A free Bible reader that
includes the NKJV, ESV, and NASB Bibles! Lynn has been
working
feverishly on this program these past few years and
has provided many
updates. Other Bible versions are also available.
BerBible (for Berean
Bible) is designed to be easy to use,
small, and unobtrusive. Valuable for your desktop for
quick verse
searches! There is also now
available Pocket-PC and Palm versions. Free |
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| LocketteFamily
Software: Bible Seeker |
www.lockettefamily.com |
V2.04 Nov 2010 |
Win95- Win7 |
Bible Seeker is an advanced Bible reader program. Uses Borland database format for the Bibles, and HTML files for commentaries and so forth. The Windows interface provides coordinated linking to these files. Search is a simple AND/OR with up to four words. Bible Seeker is a decent reader, though not as powerful as the full-fledged programs. Support for text to speech screen readers. Has JFB Commentary, Matthew Henry, WEB & KJV Bibles, among others. Free | |||
|
Lockman
Foundation: |
www.lockman.org |
Various |
NAS Electronic Bible
Library; Biblesoft; BibleWorks; e-Sword QuickVerse; Logos; SwordSearcher; WordSearch |
eBook; Logos; Accordance; Wordsearch |
eBook |
OliveTree; Bible Scope; CadreWorks; AcroBible; Laridian; BibleXpress; BibleTouch; MantisBible; |
The Lockman New American Standard (NAS) Bible
provides NAS related modules for a wide variety of
Bible programs as listed to the left. Also, check out the Free
Downloads section for some software tools featuring
the NASB. |
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LOGOS
Research
Systems: |
v4 |
WinXP- Win7 32-64bit |
MAC |
Web |
iPhone Android |
LOGOS is one of the top Bible study
programs, with tons of add-on modules available. One
product covers both PC and MAC versions.They how
offer licensing that is good across all your
devices: Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad, Android, and
Web. |
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|
Meyers,
Rick: |
http://www.e-sword.net/pocketpc/ |
V9.9.1 |
Win95- Win7 |
Virtual (CrossOver) |
PocketPC (No Smartphone; No longer supported) |
Rick
Meyers' E-Sword is a well-done
freeware / commercial program with a wide
variety of modules available and some third party
support. A lot of
licensed Bibles and modules can be purchased, and
there is an extensive
library of free modules as well. E-Sword also
includes a STEP format reader in addition
to its native format. Rick also made a version for
the Pocket-PC that is no longer supported, but still
available. |
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Morton Publications:
Bible Analyzer
|
bibleanalyzer.com |
Various |
Win2K- Win7 V4.3 Aug 2011 |
Ubuntu/Linux 10.04 May 2011 |
Timothy Morton's Bible
Analyzer
is a freeware/Shareware Bible Study package that
focuses on the KJV
with features to view two Bibles side by side. It also
features some
unique tools for analyzing the differences between
Bible versions, include many statistical tools.
Available on CD-ROM $28
or as a free download with a few modules. Additional
modules for the
download version can be purchased at low cost.
Supports both Windows
and Linux Platforms. Also has a portable version. |
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| OakTree Software, Inc. Accordance | www.accordancebible.com |
V9.4.2 Sep 2011 |
MAC |
iPhone iPad |
Accordance is probably the #1 Bible Study Software for the MAC and has been around for many years. Prices range from $69 to over $1800 with tons of modules. Can also be run on a Windows based PC with a Mac Emulator, though with some limitations. | ||
| OliveTree Software BibleReader |
www.olivetree.com |
Varies |
Android iPad/iPhone Palm PocketPC SmartPhone Most Mobile Devices! |
OliveTree makes a Bible Reader with lots of modules
available, including many that are free. The Bible
Reader is available
for a wide range of Mobile Devices, including the
iPhone, Windows
SmartPhones, old Palm 3.x and new Palm Pre and more.
(though no Psion
EPOC or Nokia n800/n810). |
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Online
Publishing,
Inc.: |
www.powerbible.com |
V5.4 |
Win98-Vista |
The Power Bible by Phil Linder is a
commercial All-In-One package
available at a low cost. A demo of an older version
(3.9) can be
downloaded from the website. Low cost at $19. NIV,
NRSV, and NASB
available
for additional licensing costs. |
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| Optasia
Electronics,
Inc.: Verse
Master Light Master |
http://www.godrules.net/bibleproducts.htm |
V2.0 Current Oct2009 |
Win |
Optasia offers Verse Master,
with what appears to be an HTML based interfaces
Verse Master is also known as "Bible Wisdom" as sold
by TOPICS
Entertainment.
There is no demo available. $24.95. |
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| Received Bible Society (RBS; XCELSOFT): BibleOne | www.bibleone.org |
7.0 Oct 2007 |
Win98-XP |
All-in-One
package features the Received Bible and the Korean
Received Bible with
some ancient Hebrew language
features. Seems to only be available pre-loaded on a
USB drive. $100 in
4G Flash Drive version. I would contact RBS before
purchasing, because purchasing info on their website
hasn't changed since 2009. |
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| Richmond,
Craig: Holy Bible |
http://www3.bell.net/Craig99/ |
V8.0.1 Jun2009 |
Win95- WinXP |
Craig's Holy Bible program has been on the "free Bible program" lists for many years. He recently updated it to include Strong's definitions. It features the KJV Bible module, along with Maps, dictionaries, topics, and other modules. Freeware. | |||
| RM
Laboratories: Deluxe Bible |
www.rmlabs.com |
Version 3 current April 2003 | Win3.1- WinXP |
RM Lab's Deluxe Bible is another program that was designed for Windows 3.1 but still works on current Windows versions (somewhat; a note on the website states that you can't print Maps in NT/2K/XP!). It is an All-In-One Package featuring either the KJV or the Catholic NAB, and just Easton's Dictionary and Map modules for about $40 each. A shareware KJV NT Only can be downloaded from the site. I'm not sure why you would buy this software with the many other choices available. | |||
| Scripture4All: Andre de Mol Interlinear Scripture Analyzer (ISA) |
http://www.scripture4all.org |
V2.1.5 Jun 2011 |
Win98- Win7 |
ISA is an Interlinear and Concordance Search Bible program designed to close the gap between translations and the original Bible text. Uses a transparent organized database structure to make sure all other renderings of a Greek word are instantly visible. While ISA was based on Westcott-Hort NT, it now uses Scriverners Textus Receptus 1894 because of copyright reasons, and features the Concordant Old and New Testaments. Compatible with older Online Bible modules. Well done. Free software, donations accepted | |||
| Scripture Direct
Pty Ltd ScriptureDirect |
www.scripturedirect.com |
v1.1.0 |
WinXP- Win7 |
MAC | Scripture Direct is not
your
usual Bible Study program. It is a unique Intralinear
English/Greek
New Testament (only) Bible that can interactively show
the relation on
a word by word basis
in a method I haven't seen in any other program. The
Greek text based
on Nestle-Aland 26 & 27 and UBS 3 & 4.
Incorporates new
Interlinear translation by Prof Johannes Louw and Dr
Bennie Wolvaardt.
View the videos and samples on the home page for more
information. $59
download w/optional CD. |
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| Silver
Mountain: Bibloi |
www.silvermnt.com |
v8.0 current Nov 2006 |
WinXP- Win7 |
Via Web |
Via Web |
Mobile Via Web |
Bibloi is an
All-In-One Package
that specializes in some Greek/Hebrew language
tools
such as the Analytical
Greek New
Testament (AGNT). $95. Silver Mountain also
makes the Workplace
Pack, which provides a front end interface
for the Thesaurus
Linguae
Graecae (TLG) Greek and Latin CD-ROMs. Support OLB
format import as
well as the UnBound Bible format. $95. Finally,
Bibloi.net provides access to the AGNT through a web
browser ($49 per year subscription). |
| Stergiou,
Costas: In the Beginning Was The Word |
http://www.theword.gr |
V3.2.1 Feb 2011 |
Win98- Win7 |
The
Word is a well done Bible Reader program,
with specific emphasis
on displaying
Greek Texts (it is from Greece!). Bible texts in
English, Greek,
German, Dutch, Spanish, and French are available. Well
worth a look and free. Paid modules are also
available. |
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|
Studylamp Software: SwordSearcher |
|
V6.1 Jan 2011 |
Win98- Win7 |
Studylamp Software's SwordSearcher product has been around for a long time as shareware and is a well-done All-In-One package that is powerful and fast and not bloated. The program is regularly updated and new modules added. Swordsearcher is based on the KJV text, and it is my personal program of choice for general Bible study. A free module editor is also available. Highly recommended. $59.95 | |||
| TES Bible Scholar. |
www.jewishsoftware.com |
Version Unknown | Win2K-XP |
MAC |
I don't know much about this
software other than what appears at the Website.
Hebrew (Old Testament
only) Bible
program
with a Linear Hebrew/English translation, Hebrew Rashi
Commentary, and
more. $59.95. Website also has software for learning
Hebrew, and more
on the Tanach and the Mishna. |
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|
Thomas
Nelson
Publishers: |
www.thomasnelson.com |
Libronix DLS Engine 3.0 |
Win98-Vista 32/64bit |
Nelson's eBible packages
use
the
Libronix
DLS
engine,
and
available
libraries feature works by authors such as Charles
Stanley,
David Jeremiah, and John MacArthur. You can download
a demo of eBible
with 6 resources from the
website. (look under "References"), though
currently, Mar2010, this is
still at v3.0 while Logos is up to V4. Most packages
list for $49.95 |
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|
Timnathserah
Inc: |
www.onlinebible.org (European site) www.onlinebible.net
(USA site) (Mac site) |
V4.12
Sep 2011 |
Win98-Win7 Win3.1 ver available |
Mac OSX 10.7 |
PocketPC (No SmartPhone) PalmPre (with Microsoft .NET) |
The
Online Bible is another "original" that has been
around since 1987! It
is available for
free download, or a commercial
data DVD can be purchased
with many additional modules for $39.95. Some
licensed Bibles are also
available for additional cost. Online Bible was my
primary software for
some time until I
switched to SwordSearcher. Recommended. |
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| Tyndale
House: Ilumina |
www.ilumina.com |
2.6 2003 |
Win98+ |
MAC OS-X |
Tyndale's Ilumina Gold Premium is a unique interactive/multimedia Bible program featuring the New Living Translation and the Life Application Bible. It has many animations to provide visual adaptations of Bible passages. Personally, I would use such visuals with caution, as visual interpretations add nuances that don't exist in the original Word and should thus be viewed as "paraphrases"; also there are images of Jesus. Gold Premium Edition $90 | ||
| Richard
Wilson La Parola |
www.laparola.net http://www.laparolamobile.net |
V7.15.2 |
Win98- Win7 |
Linux (Under Mono for .NET) |
PocketPC |
La Parola is an Italian
Bible Study tool with a Greek-Italian dictionary and
several modules.
It is an Open Source Bible program
and can also read ThML, OSIS and e-Sword format files.
Free. A version for Win Mobile is also available. |
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|
WordSearch:
|
www.bible-explorer.com |
V4 Current Nov 2006 |
Win98- Win7 |
MAC OSX10 (Under WINE) |
WordSearch has joined teams with Bible Explorer to support the "Cross" format (see also Bible Navigator). Bible-Explorer is a less-feature rich version of WordSearch, but is available as a free download with limited modules (though all modules should work in either program). The idea is for you to purchase add-on modules or upgrade to WordSearch 8, but Bible Explorer is a worthy program on its own and there are a decent number of free modules available. My last review of V3 showed Bible Explorer sporting one of the most configurable windowing interfaces I have seen. A version for MAC running under WINE is now available as well. Free. |
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|
WordSearch
Corp. Wordsearch |
www.ws2go.com |
V9.02 |
Win98- Win7 |
MAX OSX 10 (Under WINE and x.11) |
WS2Go: PocketPC PalmOS iPhone |
WordSearch joined forces with Bible Explorer and
now
supports the CROSS format and no longer
supports STEP (though a free STEP reader is
available). Upgrade
packages are available if you own an older
version of WordSearch. WordSearch 9 comes in four
packages ranging from
$49.95 to $349.95. The Mac version runs under WINE
and X.11, with "slower screen updating" and a 60 day
money back guarantee. Also
available is Wordsearch2Go for Palm, PocketPC, and
now iPhone. |
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| Miklos
Zsido: Bible Discovery |
www.bible-discovery.com |
2.9.1 2011 |
Win98-Vista |
MAC (JAVA) |
Linux (JAVA) |
Android |
Shareware
Bible Study tool with multiple versions and several
Greek/Hebrew Study
tools. Includes a unique Word Occurance Analyzer
feature. Uses a
separate plugin to provide cross-reference capability.
$34 for the
basic
software, $19 for the plugin.
Supports Windows or other platforms using the Java
Runtime Environment.
Downloadable Demo is available. Also, an Android
version has also been developed as freeware, with a
Bible Study extension for $19 and cross reference
extension for $9. |
