Bible Software

I was just browsing around the web when i stumbled upon free bible software.
Basically what it is is a Bible, except it's a digitized version that can be read, referred, referenced and tonnes of other stuff that could make searching the Scriptures very much easier.
It's called e-sword.
Here's the link where you can go download it right onto your computer.

http://www.e-sword.net/downloads.html

Don't worry, there're no viruses or spyware or anything of the such. How do i know? I've downloaded it and scanned it wif AVG, SPYBOT, NORTON and plenty of other anti-virus softwares. Just to make sure that it's absolutely SAFE. =D

Here's a step by step guide on how to get this thing working on your computer. =P

Step 1: Go to the website, http://www.e-sword.net/downloads.html

Here is how it will look on your search engine.
Just click download on the first tab as shown in the picture.

Next, select "Save to disc" and then click "OK".
Wait for the download to complete.
FYI, the file's bout 17MBs and will take around 10 minutes or so for a typical streamyx line to download.
Step 2: Install the software.

It will appear on your desktop as soon as u finish the download.

Double click the icon and install the programme.


Step 3: Open the software. (lol.this is really like installing for dummies =P )

Double click the icon and....well the programme will launch la...=D

Step 4: Using the Software.(click to enlarge)

Okay kids, playtime's over!
Pay attention as using this software can be pretty confusing. Simple once gotten used to.

Firstly, to open a verse from the Bible.
-Simply click the tabs on the left of the window which are labeled according to the books of the Bible. From there you can choose the particular chapter and verse u wish to read.

Secondly, to search for an unfamiliar verse simply click the tab on the top toolbar which is labeled "Bible" and the click "Search". (note, a simpler way is to use the hot keys Ctrl+S)
Then type in a keyword into the search box and click "search". You can also specify which Part of the Bible you wish to search. Whether New Testament, Old Testament, Entire Bible or even by books. The software will then display every verse in the specified search place that contains your keyword along with the book, chapter and verse. By clicking on the verse, it will be previewed in the box bellow. When you've found the verse you're looking for, simply click the "accept" button and the software will display the
verse in it's context.

You're probably wondering WHAT IS with all THE GREEN NUMBERS located next to almost EVERY WORD!

simple. it's the in-built Bible dictionary. When you click on the number beside the word, it will display the meaning, Greek or Hebrew origin and the correct pronunciation. That is, IF you know how to read fenetics. It's pretty useful as we do not need to look into our Oxford Dictionaries or go to www.dictionary.com to look for the meaning of such a word.

As for the column on the right side of the screen that's blank. That's your workspace where you can type in notes for the lesson you maybe preparing or just for later reference.


As for the other, more finer areas of this software i shall not try to explain. This should be more than enough for you guys to be able to use the software at an optimal level. =D

All Scriptureis given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction,for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
(2Tim 3:16-17)


In God we serve,
JustinC