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Free Bible programs

Posted Sat, 07/10/2010 - 18:22

Before I made the switch to my new web site setup, I had some links to some of the programs I use. One of those is the eSword Bible program. It's a snap to install in Windows, and it will also install on a computer running Linux as well (I know, as I've been using Ubuntu Linux exclusively since 2006, so you can contact me if you need help with that). There are numerous free Bible modules that operate inside the eSword program, as well as a few paid Bible modules (like NIV, NASB, Amplified, etc).

I also found another very promising Bible program today, called theWord. Similar setup, with a couple other options I'm just now looking into. It's also a Windows program, however it also installs without a hitch on my Linux OS.

Anyhow, that's for any who might be interested.

Jim :)

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Re: Free Bible programs

by Pointman93312 - 09/12/2010 - 01:43

I use the NET bible, (New English Translation) from time to time that can be downloded for free online. I particularly like the way you can see the meaning, or translation, of various scriptures. Here's the address if anyone is interested. http://bible.org/downloads (cut and paste into your browser address bar)if the link doesn't work.

Light Comes To Those Who Seek It

Re: Free Bible programs

by Tim P - 07/14/2010 - 22:00

Jim,
Here's another tool Ron Gregory turned me on to and I use it from time to time to get a more literal feel for the OT texts.
http://www.scripture4all.org/

Tim

Tim

Re: Free Bible programs

by theshovel - 07/15/2010 - 19:19

Hello Tim!

Thanks for the link. I do remember having loaded this once before, and meant to reload it after I reinstalled Ubuntu. I was able to install this on my Linux system without a hitch as well.

Jim

Re: Free Bible programs

by Tim P - 07/15/2010 - 19:27

Jim,
Tell me why you use Linux. I have Windows XP Pro. Is Linux better? Is it possible to load it if I already have what I have?

Tim

Tim

Re: Free Bible programs

by theshovel - 07/15/2010 - 19:56

I became so tired of all the viruses, bugs and security problems that plague Windows. I had considered trying Linux for a few years and finally gave it a shot in 2006. I would never consider going back to Windows as a primary operating system (I still use it to view my website, as that's how most see it, and I also have a couple things that need it to operate). Too much money for too many problems. Linux is Open Source and free to download and use. Is it better? Well, I suppose that's relative, but as far as I'm concerned, it's far superior. :)

On my PC, I have 3 different installations of Linux installed (yeah, I guess that would make me a geek). My laptop came with Windows Vista, so I kept it installed, but I also have a couple installations Ubuntu also installed. I can choose which version I want to use when I boot it up. I did find it a little difficult to install Ubuntu on this laptop, as Windows (especially Vista) doesn't want to give up its control. But yes, you can install both. I've had maybe 5 different Operating Systems installed on one machine at a time (it helps to have more than one hard drive installed).

Jim