The Blue Letter Bible (BLB) is an internet site on the World Wide Web. It's internet address is https://www.blueletterbible.org. What you are viewing is a CD version of a small subset of the Blue Letter Bible website. This CD and the website are different primarily because:

• The website is based on dynamic content that is added to on a periodic basis
• CD technology requires certain "look and feel" adjustments
• CD technology is not as feature rich as that which can be provided on the website
• The CD is limited because of CD size restrictions. The web site is temendously larger than a CD.

The BLB CD was designed as a self-contained web site on a disc that does not require 'installation' on any computer/operating system. It was intened, initially, for the use of missionaries stationed in locations with no internet access. It is now available for the use of anyone that can make use of it. For software requirements and recommendations, please see our brief explanation Briefly, if the computer/operating system runs a web browser and has a CD-Rom drive, the BLBCD should run on it. It can be run directly from the CD or be copied directly to the hard drive.

CONTENT DISCLAIMER The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of Scripture. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry.

As a consequence, Blue Letter Bible controls the content available on both the site and on this CD. The user is not able nor permitted to add materials to this CD.

Primary Bible

The Blue Letter Bible CD provides, as it's primary Bible, an 18th century edition of the "King James Version" (for more information on why the KJV see this page). Additional versions or translations are available to view for verse by verse comparison (as explained below).

Home Page

• Access to the Bible is provided through the dialog panel on the home page with book, chapter, and verse selectors
  
  
• Direct entry of the Bible reference is available
  
  
• Word and phrase search tools are provided to search for verses which contain a word or a phrase of up to 5 words is avaliable.
  
  
• The ability to search for word definitions and verses containing the Strong's Number

Specific to each Bible Verse we have added study tools which pertain to the specific verse. These are acccessed via the 6 buttons found on the left side of each verse:

• The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK) is essentially a list of 311,000 cross-references covering each verse of the Bible.
  
  
• Concordance and Hebrew/Greek Tools.
  
  
  • Lexicon results for each word of each verse will be shown which include Strong's number, transliteration, pronunciation guide, TDNT or TWOT reference, root word (etymology), parts of speech, the Outline of Biblical Usage, and the AV translation count.
    
    
  • Lexicon definitions for the original language and a listing showing the different ways in which specific words have been translated into English and giving a pronunciation guide.
    
    
  • Greek and Hebrew versions of the text using original language typography—this is helpful for word study and translation.
    
    
  • Concordance listings for most words showing a list of all verses in which a given word occurs—this is available both for the English KJV translation and for the original Hebrew and Greek language.
    
    
  • The internet version of the Blue Letter Bible also includes Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, which was not included on this CD because of copyright issues. It also has the Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon for Old Testament Hebrew terms, Thayer's Greek Lexicon, and Trench's Synonym's for New Testament Greek terms.
    
    
• A List of available text commentaries and study tools which contain that specific verse.
  
  
• Hymns, images and maps applicable to that specific verse
  
  
• Versions and Translations showing a parallel Bible view of that verse
  
  
• Dictionary Aids keyed to that specific verse. This provides multiple dictionary based study guides—including:
  
  
  • The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
    
    
  • Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia
    
    
  • Dictionary of the King James Version
    
    
  • Hitchcock's Topical Analysis
    
    
  • Detailed Word Search of:
    
    
    • Nave's Topical Bible,
      
      
    • Torrey's Topical Textbook,
      
      
    • Easton's Bible Dictionary,
      
      
    • Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
      
      
    • BLB Thematic Subject Guide.
      
      
  • The internet version of the Blue Letter Bible also includes Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, which was not included on this CD because of copyright issues. It also has the Gesenius' Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon for Old Testament Hebrew terms, Thayer's Greek Lexicon, and Trench's Synonym's for New Testament Greek terms.

The following GENERAL usage tools are available by way of the left hand side menu which is always available.

• Clicking on the BLB Icon will return you to the home page
  
  
• The Search option provides the ability to conduct various word, phrase, and Strong's number searches.
  
  
  • Word and Phrase Search tools Word/Phrase Search through the KJV Bible
    
    
  • Detailed Word Search Browse through an alphabetical listing of 10,000+ entries in the Bible Dictionaries
    
    
  • Strong's Search A Strong's Number Search Tool that searches a Hebrew/Greek Concordance plus a Lexicon, for any Strong's Number
    
    
  • Search the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Browse through an alphabetical listing of 9,500+ scholarly entries from the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
    
    
  • Free Offer Free downloadable code to us to place Blue Letter Bible Search Features on your own website.
    
    
  The Commentaries option will allow you to select the author of your choice. There are Text commentaries for each verse in the Bible, from sources both old (such as Matthew Henry) and modern (through "conservative" Bible-believing Pastors and Commentators). The term 'text commentaries' includes articles of topical interest.
  
  
• The Audio/Video option will allow you to view the list of sermon and teaching contributors on our website. Audio is not included on the CD. The internet version of the Blue Letter Bible includes an extensive collection of audio commentaries, sermons, and teachings, which were not included on this CD because of size restrictions.
  
  
• The Study Tools option will open up an extensive menu of additional research and resource materials such as:
  
  
  • A Table of Contents for easier access
    
    
  • Charts and Outlines
    
    
  • Encyclopedia and Dictionaries which allows direct access to a number of assets previously mentioned
    
    
    • The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
      
      
    • Condensed Biblical Encyclopedia
      
      
    • Dictionary of the King James Version
      
      
    • Hitchcock's Topical Analysis
      
      
    • Detailed Word Search of:
      
      
      • Nave's Topical Bible,
        
        
      • Torrey's Topical Textbook,
        
        
      • Easton's Bible Dictionary,
        
        
      • Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary
        
        
      • BLB Thematic Subject Guide.
        
        
      • Note: The internet version of the Blue Letter Bible also includes Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words, which was not included on this CD because of copyright issues.
        
        
  • Introductions to the Books of the Bible
    
    
  • Timelines including a chart developed by BLB Staff that goes from Genesis to the Early Church Fathers
    
    
  • Serving as Senders, a primer on supporting missions by Neal Pirolo.
    
    
  • Prepare for Battle, a primer on spiritual warfare by Neal Pirolo.
    
    
  • Creeds, Cathecisms, and Confessions by Matthew Henry
    
    
  • Counter Cult Apologetics materials
    
    
  • Miscellaneous Materials which include special pages for Christmas, and the Passover and Resurrection Page
    
    
• The Images/Maps option will open up our collection of Bible images and maps
  
  
• The Devotionals option will allow you to read either of our two daily devotionals. Each devotional has a full scripture index available.
  
  
  • Day By Day By Grace by Pastor Bob Hoekstra gives insight into living each day under the power of God's infinite grace!
    
    
  • Charles Spurgeon's twice daily devotional, Morning and Evening.
    
    
• The Help/FAQs option will allow you to read the following items:
  
  
  • Help Tutorials
    
    
  • Theological FAQs written by BLB Staff members
    
    
  • Don Stewart's FAQs — A collection of over 800 Questions and Answers on the Christian Faith and apologetics, divided into ten subject areas
    
    
• The Know God option presents an invitation to salvation
  
  
• The Free Web Tools option provides code that can implement the following tools on your own website. Services are provided by the website and are without charge
  
  
  • Biblical Word and Prase Search Tool
  • Strong's number Search Tool
  • Verse Retrieval Tool
    
    
• The About BLB option provides a short version of our Mission Statement and the ability to email us with questions. This requires an active internet connection.
  
  
• The Contribute option provides a method by which to participate as a partner in the work of Blue Letter Bible
  
  
• The Other Links options displays a select set of websites of other ministries which have partnered with Blue Letter Bible
  
  

The basic idea is that ALL the features described above are available as you read the Blue Letter Bible, by clicking various buttons located to the left of every verse. For almost every verse in the Blue Letter Bible, there are at least there are at leaset three things you can do:

1. Click on the button at the far left to see suggested Scriptures that relate to the verse. See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   
2. Click on the button for Greek/Hebrew and concordance/lexicon. The verse will be re-displayed along with the Greek/Hebrew text. Click on any English word within the table to see search results for that English word. You will see how the English word is used in the KJV translation, as well as dictionary entries discussing that word. Or, click on the Strong's number next to the English word. It will give you a concordance of the usage of the original language word, and a lexicon entry including a pronunciation guide. See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   
3. Click on the button for a list of all text commentaries and study materials relating to the selected verse. This is the same action as clicking on the actual Bible verse reference (such as Jhn 3:16). You may browse through this list, choose one, then click on the View Commentary button which appears. A new page displaying your choice will then appear. After viewing to your choice, you may go back to the menu window, and make another choice! See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   
4. Click on the button for a link to images or maps that pertain to the chosen passage—this feature will not be available for all verses. See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   
5. Click on the button for different versions / translations—including Holman Christian Standard Bible, Webster's, Young's, Darby's, American Standard Version, Hebrew Names Version, Revised Standard Version, and the Vulgate. See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   
6. Click on the button for a list of dictionary entries pertaining to the selected verse. See our tutorial for more information regarding the usage of this feature.
   
   

The BLB-CD can be transferred to your hard drive for use without the CD.

For PC's, go to this tutorial page to view detailed instructions.

For MAC's, go to this tutorial page to view detailed instructions.

Thank you for your interest in the Blue Letter Bible CD and we hope that God will grant you continual blessing in your studies of His written word and growing in the knowledge of the Living Word, Jesus Christ! To report bugs and other issues related to the Cd's operation, please email us at CDSupport@BlueLetterBible.org.