Bible Reading and Bible Study with the Olive Tree Bible App from Olive Tree Bible Software on your iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, and Windows. Alkitab Bible Study is an open source and free desktop Bible study software. It supports single/parallel view, commentaries, lexicons, dictionaries, glossaries, daily devotions, etc. It also comes with powerful search capability.

Our most popular and longstanding Version 5.2 search engine is comprehensive and designed to make your Bible study experience easy! Just imagine . . . an entire library of Bibles and the most respected reference works at your fingertips . . . all linked together and available instantly at the click of a mouse. Forget searching through web sites that may or may not have what you’re looking for. Study the way you want with your favorite Bibles and references in one place . . . and all at a fraction of the cost of the works in print!

SEARCH SMART.
STUDY SMART.

MAC/PC Study Bible's revolutionary SmartView™ with related Greek/Hebrew/Aramaic Word Database, SmartReferences™ and CrossReferences automatically find and display every piece of information in your library that's related to the verse or topic you're studying, so you never waste time with fruitless searching.

Unparalleled
Ease of Use

Our most popular and longstanding desktop streamlines your Bible study by providing simple, intuitive, consistent access to all aspects of your library. When you go to any of your commentaries, a convenient Dual-View option lets you select entering the commentary by a verse reference or table of contents view.

Powerful Content

An entire library of timeless and most up-to-date, carefully selected reference materials, as well as a continually expanding list of add-on modules are available to keep your library growing.

AUDIO/VIDEO
Study Tool

The Biblesoft Audio/Video System, included with every MAC/PC Study Bible library, lets you play specially formatted audio-video presentations and helps you to pronounce any Greek lexical form word with a simple click in the Complete, Advanced and Professional Reference libraries.

MAC/PC Study Bible . . . designed for the way YOU study!
Other Bible study programs require tightly specified search variables to return successful results. In short, other programs require you to do most of the work to get anything approaching relevant results.

MAC/PC Study Bible is different — it automatically finds all related information for the verse or topic you're studying! Every time you open a Bible or a reference work, MAC/PC Study Bible instantly finds and displays other information from your library about the verse or topic. And because it shows you only the reference works that have relevant information about what you're studying, you never waste value study time!

Start where you want . . . Go where you want.
MAC/PC Study Bible lets you choose where you start your study. Unlike other programs, that force you into starting from a specific place or studying in a specific way, MAC/PC Study Bible recognizes that you have your own way of studying the Bible. So you can start by viewing cross-references, comparing Bible translations, or clicking on any Greek, Hebrew or Aramaic word in any reference to begin a word study. Or with a couple clicks, you can choose to view a selection of commentaries, maps, and even articles on a multitude of topics. The choice is yours.

And once you've begun your study, Biblesofts's powerful linking system enables you to quickly and easily view one reference work after another expanding the information on the subject that you are studying. That's why we say: MAC/PC Study Bible is lighting way your study.

MAC/PC Study Bible Version 5's user-friendly interface makes it easier than ever for you to study the Bible by providing simple, intuitive, consistent access to all aspects of your MAC/PC Study Bible library. This popular version has retained the well-known functions in the same place so you won’t have to relearn where to find information. Our easy-to-use interface is simple to navigate and provides greater flexibility and power with biblesoft's popular features such as the SmartView^TM pane to increase the effectiveness of your personal Bible study.

Stay organized, no matter how many references you consult
When you begin your Bible study in Version 5, you'll be amazed at how effortless it is to keep track of where you are. That's because each window has a 'tab' at the top, much like a file folder so you can easily see what's open enabling you to switch between windows on the fly, and close any window when you’re finished with it.

Additionally, every tab has 'launch new' button which allows you to use it as the starting point for another branch of your Bible study If you want to retrace your steps, the universal 'Back' and 'Forward' buttons, much like your favorite Internet browser, allows you to return to where you were with a single click of your mouse.

Each of our three (3) MAC/PC Study Bible libraries features the very best conservative, Bible-based reference works for every aspect of Bible study. From classic works like Matthew Henry's Commentary to more modern resources like the Dictionary of Christianity in America, each reference work communicates the central truths of God’s Word in a Biblically accurate way. And MAC/PC Study Bible makes these works even more valuable to your Bible study by linking them directly to the Bible — and to the rest of your library — giving you the most powerful, tightly integrated, yet easy-to-use Bible study library available today!

Now with more content in every library
With reference works like the Wiersbe Bible Exposition Commentary (OT and NT) and never before included add-ons like The Complete Jewish New Testament and Jewish New Testament Commentary, MAC/PC Study Bible Version 5 is an exceptional value! No matter which of our three libraries you choose, you'll receive incredible content at a fraction of the print cost!

Keep your library growing continually
Biblesoft is deeply committed to providing you with the most powerful tools to deepen your Bible study, so we're continually adding to our growing list of available titles that plug right into your MAC/PC Study Bible library. With popular additions like the Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, IVP’s 18-volume New Testament Commentary, the Counseling Through the Bible, Biblical Counseling Keys Collection and many more on the way, you're sure to find the add-ons you need to keep your library growing with your every study need!

Our ever-popular MAC/PC Study Bible Version 5, features the ability for you to hear an in-program pronunciation of the Greek lexical forms in both the Modern and Erasmian styles.

As Biblesoft releases more resources that take full advantage of MAC/PC Study Bible Version 5’s in-program ability to play video presentations that tightly integrate with study content, you will be the first to know. Why, because BIBLESOFT values our customers, like you, and is dedicated to continuing to develop new and innovative study tools and options!

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Bible Software

From Daniel Scott Mascione:

Mr. Moore,

I rarely take the time to send comments to an individual websiteregarding its contents, but I wanted to extend a personal thank you foryour summary of Bible software available forthe Mac. I have been searching for a information on theavailability of this kind of software and appreciate the time you havetaken to provide the great amount of information in one place that youhave. Again, thank you, keep up the good work.

Dan

Hi Dan,

Delighted to have been of service. One thing computersdo extremely well is to search and retrieve information. I find havingthis sort of software on my hard drive extremely useful.

Charles

Surprised...

From J.S. Oxendine:

Dear Charles,

The article on Bible software was unexpected only because I had notthought of Low End Mac as the sort of placewhere that information would be 'appreciated.' I hope that doesn'toffend anyone (if so, I'm sorry!), but the amount of informationprovided indicates that you spend some time in this areapersonally.

Free Bible Study Software For Mac Computers

I was struck by the statement you made regarding the ASV, since veryfew people are aware of the integrity of that translation (and the factthat it has no major publisher). Your comparison with the KJV caused meto wonder why those two are your favorites (please describe what'traditionalist' means) and to ask if you have used the NKJV?

I have the distinct impression that you are a minister or Bibleclass teacher (if not, do not be embarrassed). Just some thoughts fromone who has written in the past, and found this column'refreshing'.

J.S. Oxendine

Hi,

No offense taken. ;-) Actually, several Low End Macwriters are serious Christians, so appreciate this sort ofsoftware.

Yes, I use the NKJV too. In fact, I have a copy righthere that I keep next to the computer. It's a good study translationand has been approved by the Eastern Orthodox Church as an Englishlanguage translation, which speaks well of its adherence to the Greek.However, I do love the majestic cadences of the KJV, which resonatethrough English language and culture.

I ran across a copy of the ASV morocco bound withconcordance in a Bible bookstore in Charlottetown, Prince EdwardIsland, back in 1973, for $5, if I recall correctly. Still have it anduse it regularly. I find the 'Jehovah' usage a bit tiresome, butotherwise it's a good translation too.

I'm a layman, but I'm the moderator of the TTMBOForum,a pan-denominational email forum loosely themed on Christian unity butaddressing a wide variety of faith and doctrinal issues. We are halfwaythrough our fourth year and have members on five continents, includinglay people and clergy as well as a number of academics from over adozen denominations.

As for 'traditionalist,' check out CharlesThe Right? - It Is Indeed So, Matthew on MacOpinion.

Charles

Mac Bible Software

From Gary Harrison:

Charles,

Thanks for doing my work for me! I've been meaning do dig around abit and find what's available for the Mac in Bible software, and you'vehelped a great deal! I work in supporting and training pastors and keylay leaders, and am often asked what's available. I'll be referringthem to your Web page. Thanks, too, for your other work; I've alwaysenjoyed reading your comments and assessment.

Blessings on you during this holiday season,

Gary Harrison
Pinnacle Ministries, Inc.
http://www.pinmin.org

Hi Gary,

It's great to know that the article is provinghelpful.

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Thanks for your kind words.

Charles

Re: Bible Software for Macs and Palms

From Greg Meece:

Thanks for the review. My wife and I were just discussing whether toinvest in Bible Study Software.

I was looking at the Accordance software, but a friend had alsorecommended the Online Bible. We currently have the Laridiansoftware on our Palm (Visor) devices.

Thanks again,
Greg Meece
Senior Software Test Engineer
BroadJump
http://www.broadjump.com/

Hi Greg,

Glad the article was helpful.

Both are good products.

Charles

Bible Software on Mac

From Richard Gonzalez:

Charles,

I say your review of Mac Bible software on Low End Mac. Thanks - Iwas not familiar with several of the packages (I have used Online Biblefor several years). You may be interested in knowing that the author ofLaridian's 'MyBible' software (David Fedor) once worked at Apple on theNewton and was also responsible for producing 'The Message' Biblesoftware for Newton. I used it for several years on my Emate 300 (stillthe best note taking machine ever made - they should have marketed themto college students instead of elementary schools).

The Message is free and available at <http://www.thefedors.com/themessage/>.

Richard

Thanks, Richard,

I don't have a Newton or eMate, but perhaps there willbe some readers for whom this will be helpful information.

Charles

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