

However, if one were to invest in the original hard copy materials, the cost would be in the tens of thousands! There is no question that the software is cost-effective. In fact, the most extensive packages can cost well over $1,000. Of course, these are the features that raise the cost of these more expensive software. These features are not generally available on-line, and in the case of some of the proprietary material they are only available in hard-copy form outside of the software packages that offer them. Addition and integration of external materials.Ability to create custom databases and lexicons.Other original-language sources and resources.A variety of Hebrew, Greek, and foreign language fonts.Extended resources for Hebrew and Greek exegesis.Commentaries in original foreign languages.Proprietary commentaries and reference books.Premium features available in some of the more advanced offerings are as follows: The real question, then, is whether the student would like to have the convenience of some or all of these features included in a single package. Note that most, if not all, of the features listed above are available on-line without cost. Hebrew and Greek interlinear with English text.Audio pronunciation of names and places.Capability of displaying more than one translation at a time, e.g., parallel texts (when multiple translations are included).Multiple translations: Note whether proprietary versions are included in addition to public domain versions.Links to Strong’s Concordance or Dictionary.Links to notes, definitions, commentary, related topics, and concordance listings.Copy-and-paste and embedding capabilities.
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Some of the other publishers have adapted their Windows software for use on the Mac.Īs already alluded to, the primary advantage of PC study Bibles is their search and retrieval features. Only one publisher, Accordance, produces software that is designed specifically for the Macintosh. It should be noted that although I am using the term “PC” generically to refer to any computer, most study Bible software is, in fact, developed for use on the Windows PC platforms. What are the advantages of study Bible software in contrast to hard copy texts and resources? And what premium features might be considered? However, often someone who is pondering whether to invest in a software product needs, first, to justify to himself the value of his intended purchase, and, second, to decide how much of an investment to make. It should be immediately obvious that the computer’s ability to search and retrieve gives a distinct edge to Bible software in contrast to hard-copy study Bibles and libraries. They range from some whose basic platform is free for the download to more sophisticated packages that cost hundreds of dollars. There are a growing number of PC study Bibles being developed and published for Christian clergy and laypersons.
