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• Dutch BasisBijbel published!

• theWord 5 is out!

• Greek Nestle Aland 28th version (NA28) published

• The "New International Commentary" series of the Old and New Testament has been published!

• Austin Sparks' "Daily Open Windows" devotional added

• Neue Genfer Ubersetzung Bible updated with Psalms

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Tailor the software to your liking. Rearrange everything, configure every little detail to your heart's liking.

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Unless you try it, you will not believe that free software can be of such quality. No catches, no ads, no nags, no registration, not even your e-mail to download.

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Add notes to verses, chapters, whole Bible books or create your own personal hierarchical books. Highlight your favorite Bible passages. Edit, print, share your own modules.

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theWord is portable! You can put it on a USB flash drive and carry your favorite Bibles, Books and personal notes wherever you go.

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Expand your library with many add-on modules, most of which would cost hundreds of dollars to buy.

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New International Version 2011
Includes more than 110,000 cross-references, translator's notes, passage headings, parallel passages, word of Jesus in red, poetry and prose text indentation.

Testimonials

I am amazed that you would give away so much for free.
Alumona Augustine
Wished I had a lot of money to donate as I get as much or more from your program than all the other free ones I have and even the ones I own that I have through help from others. I can put my Bible reading calendar in one of the modules and keep them updated by deleting or adding so easy.
Charles Reeder
... I have all the major Bible Study [very expensive] programs – from back when I had money, as well as other free or inexpensive ones, and this is BY FAR THE BEST! Thank you for giving God’s people your best !! …the best wine last :)
Catherine Dean
I am so glad I happened on your software after many years of search. As a preacher and writer, it has made life much easier.
Charles Ejindu Chibuikem
I am so grateful to God for the people behind theWord. Amazingly helps me in my biblical studies. God Bless this resource for it is really a great blessing to us who seriously desiring to have a deep understanding of the scriptures.
Edwin Sula
I would like to join others in complementing and thanking you for theWord Bible Software. It's brilliant! It has a cool layout with incredible customization … Although I have only tried theWord recently, I would (and will) highly recommend it for all, especially those who hunger and thirst after righteousness.
Trevor Hammond
I've been using your WONDERFUL one of a kind SUPERIOR and free Bible program, theWord, for about 2 years now. I can't tell you how grateful I am and how much it continues to help me spread God's Word. One use I find EXCITING is the ability to highlight a Bible verse on a webpage, you know those lazy admins who don't link or use a script to pop up the verse....but THEWORD COMES TO MY RESCUE - it senses a Bible verse has been copied into the clipboard and UP POPS the verse instantly - for a quick miraculous reference. Wow!!!
Sundays.com
Best Bible Software ever! The interface is very intuitive! It helps me so much in my theological studies, especially in exegetic of the living Word of God
Zorin Wiseputra
My wife and I just discovered theWord -- thank you SO much for your time and ministry there in creating and maintaining such an incredible piece of technology to help spread the Gospel. Besides the solid product, your skill with the User Interface is absolutely incredible! I have to chuckle (as one that often reads the manual last..) as each time I'm looking for something new (and expecting to find it perhaps "missing" or hidden -as in other programs-), in theWord I find it is right where it "should be!", and is easy to use, and works consistently! ... Heartfelt Thanks and God's Blessings to you as you continue His work!
Pete Fair
Your theWord is the most outstanding of all Bible software I came across.
Rebecca Racine
I am using other Bible software too, purchased them in X amount of dollars. But yours, theWord, is the most outstanding one in every way. Rich in resources, easy to use… Of all IT IS FREEEEEEEE!! What I can say!?
Yabets
I'm always touched by your EXCELLENT WORK which keeps getting BETTER! Will you please pass on my thanks to the benefactor who helps defray your costs and time? The world owes both of you for offering THE WORD, which aesthetically and functionally trumps costlier products. I always have to sit down and recover from the shock that IT'S FREE!!!! Woh.
The Angel.com
I'm more than excited that I got theWord from a friend. It's so exciting using this Bible software. I've used three other Bible software but this one gives me a unique experience and an unbeatable match compared to the others and you know what, it's free!!! God bless you immeasurably.
Kwiyuh Michael
I have QuickVerse Platinum, BibleSoft, threw away eSword, almost complete library from Wordsearch, but NONE compare to theWord! it is the most versatile and feature rich program available. And yet, free! May GOD bless you richly, for all that you have done to promote HIS WORD.
Robert Saint Romain (saint)
I've used many Bible programs over the past 15 years and am absolutely convinced that theWord is by far the very best!
Ken Russell
Thank you for creating the best free Bible software ever made! I like the popup that helps beginners the first time they run the program. The documentation is clear and up to date. And the author eagerly assists people who need help in the forums. And there's so many commentary and dictionary modules available for theWord now that I see users of other software makers converting them. That's how successful theWord has become and I'm thankful for it.
Josh Bond
Amazing software. The best I have used by far! The author of the software also goes above and beyond to assist the users of the software through the forum.
Peter Pellerin
I've been using computer-based Bibles since around 1990. I was a huge proponent and contributor to the old "The Online Bible" when it was still a fairly new product, and I've used many commercial and free Bible programs, including the more recent strong contenders. There are good programs out there. But I've got to say, no one has managed to provide the usability you have. It's a real challenge to allow one to display so many modules and not lose functionality or make it very confusing. But you have excelled at this.
JB
I use your program daily. It provides the ability to probe the scriptures for greater depth. I tell people to get this and use it in conjunction with their scripture reading, for it gives you instant access to tremendous resources, the kind that one may find at university level. May God bless you for showing kindness to Him, even if you only thought it was for us.
Ozzie Harris
Thank you for providing this program. I have been looking for something that will allow me to delve into the Word on a deeper level, and this is it! God bless you all.
Stephen Johnsen
...for a very nicely written program, great visual design, and feature-packed bible software, I just can't believe that theWord is free! The first thing I liked about theWord is that there's no need to register it online ... and also like the way I can write and manage my personal bible studies, it so personalized and very easy to manage and access at the same time. And to mention also the numerous resources available, books, bibles, commentaries, etc.
theWord is indeed the best among the rest! Even better than the paid ones. And I know that there 's still so many features which I can find useful as I continue to use it.
Jhunne Palmejar
WOW!!! What an awesome program! Thank you SO MUCH! I haven't been this excited since QuickVerse 1. Ha!
Eric Bryant
This by far the best Bible program! It has the Greek Orthodox Church's Greek text and Stephanus' 1550 Greek text plus Aleppo Codex for the Hebrew text. It has Gomez's Spanish translation. All necessary Books! Every student, pastor, missionary, apostle, Bible teacher, prophet, prophetess, evangelist, critic, etc. should be using this Bible program!
In Jesus, Bruce Klein, MA, MDiv, ThM, ThD, writer, missionary, pastor, etc.
I have over the holidays had time to explore theWord in more depth. I have to say, this is one of the most impressive Bible programs I have used. I was a long time e-Sword user and because of the newer updates was looking for another program (e-Sword is a good program no sour grapes) and dreaded making a change. theWord is the program, the learning curve is small, the flexibility and user control is amazing. For higher end language studies I use BibleWorks but I am impressed with what can be done in language studies with theWord, the new morphing search is top notch.
If you are looking for a Bible program that will meet your needs look no further theWord will provide you with all you need and then some ... the forum is simply top notch when help is needed. I am excited about future enhancements that are being made with this great program.
Dave
This is one of the two top Bible software programs. Some programs are so 'top heavy' as to be too cumbersome to bother with. Others don't have enough resources, whilst still others have questionable content. the Word is in the category of excellent.
Darryl Henchie
I saw a write up about you and theWord software and was immediately impressed by the hours you have put in this ministry. The write up was in Calvary Chapel Magazine and I greatly respect the ministry of Calvary Chapel so was excited to check out your website and product. I have used Logos software for years and had just upgraded this year to a more comprehensive package at substantial cost. Oh how I wish I had seen this sooner! I praise God for your ministry of love to the body and though I have been laid off for over a year please accept this gift and I look forward to installing the software on the laptops for portable use.
Randy Rennert
What wonderful bible software! What I love so much is that the interface is pleasing to the eye with skin selections. Also everything is laid out so nicely makes the program easy to use.
theWord makes reading the bible from the computer an enjoyable experience.
Deirdre Higgins
It just keeps getting better & better. I have a Bible program for which I paid several hundred dollars that does not have the versatility or user-friendliness of theWord. Thanks for the hard work and giving spirit.
Wellington H. Smith
I have used a number of Bible software packages in the past. theWord far surpasses any of them! It is well laid out, intuitive and easy to use, and packs a lot of information into a single window. Thank you for making this available to everyone!
Bruce Barton
Just delighted! I own the commercial programs from several major companies but find so much here that this is the first program I open...
Herschel Carlson
I've been using this program for quite sometime, and I must say, I love it!! Compared to all the others out there, free or not free. Most of my friends who purchased Bible software agree that theWord offers more study resources than the basic Bible software libraries. Praise the Lord!! God bless you in your efforts to continue to develop theWord.
Lynette
I am amazed about the features that software has. I was looking for a long a time after a free software like this and I tested a few. But this is the best.
Praise the Lord I've founded.
Pantilimon Sorin