Thursday, June 11, 2009

Review: www.biblegateway.com

Web Address: http://www.biblegateway.com/

"Biblegateway.com" is a web-based Bible study tool.

PROS:
  • There are many versions of the Bible here, including the NIV, KJV and The Message, as well as various other language versions.

  • Search is possible on boolean operators for words as well as for specific passages.

  • Access is free

  • Available wherever web access is present

  • Copy and Paste into clipboard is available

  • Various other study helps are included, such as Nave's Topical Bible.


CONS
  • Not a PC-hosted application. Web access is needed (can't use it if no access is available).

  • Boolean searches can turn up too many entries in some cases to easily go through.

  • Searches cannot be limited to certain areas of the Bible (NT, OT, Gospels, Epistles...)

Summary

This is an excellent tool for pastors who have internet access available when preparing a sermon or lesson. It is, of course, not available when out of contact with the web, so a PC based application is needed in this case. Also, the lack of ability to limit searches to a specific area of the Bible is a handicap. Nevertheless, this is definitely a good site to bookmark and use when possible!

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