The Word
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 Screenshot from The Word 3.1 |
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| developer | Costas Stergiou |
| Publishing year | October 28, 2003 |
| Current version | 5.0.0.1450 (July 12, 2015) |
| operating system | Windows |
| programming language | Delphi |
| category | Bible software |
| License | Freeware |
| German speaking | Yes |
| www.theword.net | |
In the beginning was the Word ( The Word for short ) is a free Bible program for Windows . The current version is The Word 5.0. The program interface can be set to German, English, Greek, Dutch and many other languages, including even Chinese.
The program is being developed by Costas Stergiou (Greece), who is himself a Christian and believes in the reliability of the Bible .
Functional features
Features of The Word:
- View various Bible translations in multiple languages; especially full support for Greek texts
- Parallel view to compare several translations verse-by-verse
- Create your own notes on each verse, chapter, book or topic
- Compile your own verse lists using drag & drop
- Search function with extensive setting options (e.g. through regular expressions )
- Mark and format scriptures
- Various navigation options to a biblical passage: Bible tree, selection menu, free entry
- High flexibility in the arrangement of different views (Bible texts, notes, search results)
- Clipboard Monitor: monitors the clipboard. If a passage has been copied, a small window shows the passage from the Bible. The function can be switched on and off.
- Copying the verses from the program with custom formatting
- In general, a high working speed thanks to the intelligent and intuitive user interface
In version 3.0 released in 2009, numerous other functions were implemented such as:
- Cross-references (in Bible modules and creating your own references)
- Bidirectional texts (e.g. Hebrew or Arabic)
- Strong numbers and morphological keys
- Subheadings
- Footnotes
- Integration of further study material, such as comments, dictionaries or books
- Creation of your own modules
- Revised search engine (e.g. search also in modules)
- Full Unicode support
New essential functions of version 4.0 (released 2012):
- predefined or individually created Bible reading plans can be used
- Possibility of organizing daily reading
- new, integrated installer for modules
- high individual adaptability to the needs of the user by integrating own content
- many small improvements and bug fixes
Available Bible modules
A variety of Bible modules are available for free download from The Word website. A conversion program is also available for The Word 3 , with which Bible modules can be converted from formats of other Bible programs into The Word format. The converter can, for example, convert modules from the formats Zefania XML and Unbound Bible as well as from the e-Sword bible program. Modules are constantly being created by a wide range of users and are usually also made available free of charge. This is indicated in the forum of The Word. There are also paid Bible modules such as B. the relatively new German translations "Elberfelder Translation Edition CSV" and the "Schlachter 2000".