Best all around bible study software?

[marty]

Steve has mentioned a bible software he likes and I was wondering what that was? Also, what are some other favorites on this site. Thanks.

[Perry]

I can't say that I've used lots of different software, as my recommendation pretty much does everything I need/want it to do. Therefore I can't claim that it's best all around. But it suits me fine. You can get the basic package (KJV, Strongs, Treasury of Scripture Knowledge) for free (So the price is good ). I'm talking about E-Sword.

Their site: http://www.e-sword.net/

Hope this helps.

[charleswest]

For MAC:
Quickverse http://www.quickverse.com/shopfiles/default.asp
Macsword (free, name changed to Eloquent), http://www.macsword.com/about/
Accordance http://www.accordancebible.com/

For PC:
E-Sword(free) http://www.e-sword.net/
PC Study Bible http://www.biblesoft.com/new/
Quickverse http://www.quickverse.com/shopfiles/default.asp

Also checkout the LOGOS website for both PC and MAC. http://www.logos.com/

AND online the Blue Letter Bible: http://www.blueletterbible.org/

For SMARTPHONES/iPADS, PDAs etc.:
Olivetree http://www.olivetree.com/

The iPhone app store has TONS...

[Paidion]

In my opinion nothing comes close to:

The Online Bible

You can have many translations. You can look at the Greek and/or the Hebrew. You have commentators and various writings. Even if you don't know Greek or Hebrew, you can look up all occurences of a word in the New or Old Testament by entering the Strong's number.

[darinhouston]

In my opinion nothing comes close to:

The Online Bible

You can have many translations. You can look at the Greek and/or the Hebrew. You have commentators and various writings. Even if you don't know Greek or Hebrew, you can look up all occurences of a word in the New or Old Testament by entering the Strong's number.

Looks great if only on Mac. I really like that Logos is available on all platforms including very nice iPhone and iPad apps.

Blue Letter Bible apps on iPhone/iPad are also very nice.

[marty]

Does anyone use http://preceptaustin.org/ Its free also. I don't mind paying for a good package, as long as its fairly complete.

[Cindy]

I have used PCStudy Bible put out by Biblesoft. They have several Reference Library packages to choose from. http://www.biblesoft.com. Purchase the Reference Library that suits you and purchase additional add ons at your convenience. If and when you upgrade operating system beyond the softwares capabilities they will upgrade all your software for a minimal charge.
Cindy

[Apollos]

Logos

[Paidion]

The Online Bible which I mentioned, contains many translations, and others can be added from the site. On mine, I have the following:

Bible: ASV,AV, Darby, NKJV, Rotherham, RSV, ESV, Webster, R Webster, WEB, EMTV, Murdoch

New Testament: Philips, William 1936, IGNT (interlinear, actually English words in brackets after the Greek words)

Old Testament: JPS (Jewish Publication Society)

Apocrypha : APC, Douay APC, LXXAPC (in Greek), RAPC (Revised Standard Version of the Apocrypha), Vulgate Apocrypha

Greek Scriptures: LXX Septuagint, LXXAPC Apocrypha, WH Westcott Hort New Testament, Tischendorf 1872New Testament, TR 1550 Textus Receptus

Koran: Yusufali, Koran William Brown, Shakir

Here is a partial list of reference works included in the Online Bible:

Apologetics
Archeology, Creationism, Sciend archeology
Devotionals
Early Church Fathers
Home School Materials
Pastoral Theology
Music
Maps and Charts
Theology