Bible Study Online

by thomasdemers

If you want to learn more about the Bible, it helps to have the right tools.

Some of my favorite sites for Bible Study are:

Blue Letter Bible

BLB has a vast array of tools. Commentaries, Dictionaries, Cross-referencing, Interlinear text and multiple translations. My favorite part of this site is the ability to look at the Greek (or Hebrew) word behind the English text.

You can select a version you like to search, and they have:

  • KJV
  • NKJV
  • NLT
  • NIV
  • ESV
  • NASB
  • RSV
  • ASV
  • YLT
  • DBY
  • WEB
  • HNV

For those who read Greek, Hebrew or want other tools, they also have:

  • RVR60 (Reina-Valera 1960 – traditional Spanish version)
  • VUL (Latin Vulgate)
  • WLC (Westminster Leningrad Codex
  • LXX (Septuagint – Greek Old Testament)
  • mGNT (Morphological Greek New Testament)
  • TR (Textus Receptus – Greek New Testament)

Blue Letter Bible is the place I start when doing word studies, or when looking for a good list of verses when I have a key verse already.

Best for: study

YouVersion

YouVersion is the work of the team at LifeChurch.tv, a multi-campus church ministry based in Edmond, Oklahoma. They are most known for the Bible App. More people have downloaded the Bible app for iOS and Android than any other Bible app.

The biggest strength in YouVersion is the reading plans they offer and the community commentary. It’s my go-to for daily Bible reading.

Best for: reading plans

ESV Bible

In order to access most of the tools on this site, an account and payment of some sort is required. Purchasing an ESV Study Bible will get you the basic notes.

Topical Bible

I discovered this site a few years ago and it has become a handy tool. Whenever I want a list of all the verses related to a particular topic, this is the place to go. It’s a modern day Nave’s Topical Bible. If your topic doesn’t have a list, the site algorithms will build one for you.

Best for: topical study

Vine’s Dictionary of New Testament Words

W. E. Vine’s Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words is a classic. As a student, this was a great resource for learning new words and understanding the connecting between words. You can still buy a book version, but the online version is free (from a non-copyright source) and works pretty well. I own the paper, but the website is available wherever I have an Internet connection.

Best for: research on word meanings

Conclusion

Each of these sites has a use for a student of the Bible. These are the tools I use – what sites do you find useful?