Open Bibles

NET Bible Tagger

The NET Bible Tagger is a simple tool designed to enhance your website by automatically linking Bible references to the NET Bible. This tool is particularly useful for websites that frequently reference scripture, such as church websites, religious blogs, or educational platforms. By using the NET Bible Tagger, users can hover over Bible references to see a pop-up of the verse, providing immediate context and enhancing the reader's experience. The tool is easy to integrate and customize, making it accessible for users with varying levels of technical expertise.

### bible-api.com This service provides a JSON API for retrieving Bible verses and passages, provided by Tim Morgan. It's designed to be flexible, allowing users to fetch verses using simple text inputs or through a more structured parameterized API. The API supports multiple translations and includes features for handling single-chapter books and retrieving random verses. The service is open source, with the code and data available on GitHub. #### Key Features: - User Input API for fetching verses based on user-typed inputs. - Parameterized API for more precise verse retrieval. - Support for multiple Bible translations. - Special handling for single-chapter books to avoid ambiguity. - Ability to fetch a random verse. - CORS support for client-side web applications. This API is intended for developers looking to integrate Bible verses into their applications, with a focus on flexibility and ease of use.

bible_ref

bible_ref is a Ruby gem designed to interpret and parse textual Bible references into a structured format, making it easier to work with scripture references programmatically. It can take a string input, such as 'jn 3:16', and transform it into a more structured representation that includes book, chapter, and verse, which is ideal for querying a database or performing other computational operations on scripture text. The gem supports parsing of single verses, ranges of verses, and even complex combinations thereof. It's particularly useful in applications or services that need to process and understand Bible references entered by users.

Bible Helper

Bible Helper is an open-source tool that serves as a convenient means for referencing scripture. It utilizes the ESV API to fetch scripture content, requiring users to register for an API token for local development use. The application offers a streamlined interface for accessing biblical texts, enhancing study and reference efficiency.

YouVersion Bible App

<p>The YouVersion Bible App is a comprehensive tool for accessing the Bible in multiple versions and languages. It provides users with the ability to read, listen, and share the Bible on their devices. The app includes features such as daily reading plans, devotionals, and the ability to highlight and take notes. It is designed for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible, whether for personal study or group discussions. The app is available globally and supports a wide range of languages, making it accessible to a diverse audience. It also offers social features, allowing users to connect with friends and share insights.</p>

API.Bible

The scripture.api.bible website provides a robust Bible API service, enabling developers to integrate extensive Bible content into applications and websites. ###### **Key Features of the Scripture.API.Bible Service** **Bible Content: **Access nearly 2,500 Bible versions in over 1,600 languages, including popular translations like the NIV and KJV, making it one of the most comprehensive digital Bible libraries. ###### **API Features:** * **Unified Format:** Converts various proprietary text formats into a single, streamlined format for simplified integration. * **Search Functionality:** Includes a powerful search feature for locating specific Bible references or keywords. * **Digital Bible Library Integration:** Supports license holders from the Digital Bible Library, enabling seamless access. * **Content Organization:** Content is structured hierarchically into Bibles, Books, Chapters, Sections, Verses, and Passages, allowing for precise data handling. ###### **Usage Guidelines:** * **Free Tier:** Provides non-commercial users with up to 500 consecutive verses and 5,000 daily queries. * **Fair Use Management System:** Monitors content usage ethically, protecting user privacy. * **Developer Support:** Offers comprehensive documentation, a community forum, and user-friendly tools, making it accessible even for non-developers. This API is designed to simplify Bible integration, respect copyright, and ensure appropriate use of scripture across digital platforms.

Paratext

<p>Paratext is a comprehensive software application designed to assist Bible translators in the creation, editing, and publishing of biblical texts. It provides a suite of tools that facilitate the translation process, including text editing, resource management, and collaboration features. The software is widely used by translation teams around the world to ensure accuracy and consistency in their work. Paratext supports multiple languages and is designed to handle complex translation tasks, making it an essential tool for translators and publishers. It also offers features for checking the quality of translations and integrating with other translation tools.</p>

praisecharts

PraiseCharts provides an extensive online sheet music catalog of popular praise and worship songs, offering lyrics, chords, vocal arrangements, and full orchestrations. Their comprehensive resources are designed to enhance the confidence, competence, and quality of worship teams, supporting both current music trends and timeless classics. With PraiseCharts, worship teams have access to top-quality resources to stay relevant and musically prepared.

Planning Center

Planning Center is an integrated church management software designed to help churches organize ministries, coordinate events, plan services, communicate with teams, and connect with their congregation. It offers a suite of apps that cover various ministry needs, such as tracking attendance, managing donations, scheduling volunteers, and handling check-ins, all from a centralized platform. The system is scalable, allowing churches to subscribe only to the products they need, and provides free support and training for all users. It is accessible via web and mobile devices, emphasizing ease of use and data security with customizable permissions and background checks

Olive Tree Bible Software

Olive Tree is a Bible app that offers a user-friendly, cross-platform experience with extensive Bible study tools, including multiple translations, commentaries, dictionaries, devotionals, audio Bibles, and customizable features, all designed to help users deepen their understanding of Scripture both online and offline while syncing notes and highlights across devices.