The Word Bible Software for Windows

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Put hundreds of Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, books and maps at your fingertips.
Last updated on April 29, 2019
There have been 6 updates
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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffApril 29, 2019

A person could spend his or her whole life studying and trying to understand the Bible, and we feel that the same can be said of The Word Bible Software. Much like the Bible itself, The Word is complex, powerful, and full of both answers and mysteries.

The benefits of even basic Bible software are obvious; you can quickly search for key words and move easily between books, chapters, and verses. The Word lets you do that, but also much, much more. At first glance, the interface is quite overwhelming, with multiple panes, icons, and menus. Fortunately, The Word lets users choose from eight layouts, from beginner to advanced, and users can even create custom layouts of their own. This makes The Word a great choice for everyone from casual Bible readers to serious Bible scholars.

What's contained in all those panes? A navigation tree, a search box, the actual Bible text itself, notes, dictionaries, and plenty of other customizable features. The most impressive thing about The Word is that it lets people download Bibles and related resources--some free, some not--and view them with the software. There's everything from the New English Translation to the Bishops' Bible of 1568. The program comes with the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, Mickelson's Enhanced Strong's Greek and Hebrew Dictionaries, the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, Robin's Morphological Analysis Codes, and other Bible study resources. The Word also comes with a comprehensive built-in help file that covers all of its major features. Overall, we think The Word will require an investment of time for most people to get comfortable using, but those who are serious about Bible study will find that it more than pays off in the end.

The Word Bible Software installs a desktop icon without asking and leaves a folder behind upon removal. We recommend this program to all users.

The Word Bible Software for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 10, 2015

Latest update: April 29, 2019

Version: 5.0.0.1450

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 98
Windows 10
Windows 2003
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows NT
Windows Server
Windows XP
Windows ME

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 68,012

Downloads Last Week: 6

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User Reviews

5/5

23 User Votes

Highly Recommended
CES2765June 10, 2015
Pros
Hats off to Costas Stergiou, the designer of this wonderfully full-featured software. I had an old version of Logos and did some research when I decided to upgrade. The choice was clear: TheWord is the one to use. I couldn't be happier with it. The fact that it is free is an added bonus. I recommend TheWord to anyone looking for high-quality, full-featured Bible software -- and I also encourage those who use TheWord to support Costas' "labor of love", in whatever way they can, as I have.
Cons
No Cons to Report
Summary
Everything you need and more!
jenden888February 5, 2014
Pros
Absolutely free. No ads. Totally customizable. The developper is open to suggestions for improvements. Quick bug fix. Large user community to help or provide additional modules in many languages. Interface can be simple or complex, you choose. Anybody can create extra material: books, commentaries, dictionaries, maps, bibles for themselves or distribute them if they wish. Powerful search in Greek and Hebrew.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Best Free Bible software I used
kyrillosnagyJuly 1, 2013
Pros
Easy use ,,, well designed
Cons
can't find any cons :)
Summary
Great tool
SchasteenJune 18, 2013
Pros
access to ton of insight
Cons
Too much on one scree
Summary
I really like this so far a lot to learn.
auntisands50December 5, 2012
Pros
it has many ways to learn about the Bible
Cons
there are not cons
Summary
Free, easy to use and has add-ons
mdshoemakerSeptember 21, 2012
Pros
Easy to use and update. Simple process for adding unlocked books, etc. Can add personal notes. Customizable default window. Website easy to use and search.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Previously used Logos, but they keep changing the basic software and I can no longer use the books that I purchased. A lot of money invested that I can't continue to use. Also, Logos was not a particularly user friendly app (of course they offered workshops - at a price). I found this app on CNET and am very happy with the free stuff as well as the two add-ons that I purchased for a reasonable price.
Excellent Bible Study Software
davidgoedkerOctober 1, 2011
Pros
Search several versions of the Bible at once and you can search in Boolean or regular. Various display options. Fairly easy to use.
Cons
Has a few less extras than e-Sword has as far as commentaries, etc.
Summary
Overall I love this version. I used to use e-Sword for many years. But was frustrated with some things and came upon theWord software. Although there was a slight learning curve to it, it is well worth the change. I think theWord is far superior to e-Sword as far as ability to search, layout options, print options, etc.
Best of all, excellent menu verses 4 Original Bible. TY
776ADMarch 9, 2011
Pros
Archaelogy
Cons
Archaelogy
Summary
Also excellent 4 multilanguage verses quick finding. Thank You.
Outstanding free Bible with Strong's Numbers
chessie1948February 10, 2011
Pros
Free. Flexible. Better than most paid versions.
Cons
None found yet. Also has NET Bible notes, which I don't recommend, but you may like and benefit from.
Summary
KJV with Dictionary, Strong's Numbers, etc.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Feb 10, 2011<p/>Many more modules are available for download, most free, and some with a fee. Commentaries, other translations old and new, devotional books, much more than can be detailed here. Almost everything can be customized, including fonts, window layouts, colors, highlighting, bookmarks.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jan 15, 2013<p/>Version 4 is now available. Stability is excellent. Product remains the best Windows-based Bible software of any.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Jan 15, 2013<p/>This exceptional software is totally free to all users. There are NONE of those gimmicks for unrelated toolbars or coupon interfaces. There are NO ads cluttering it up like other "free" Bible software. After you use it awhile, you are offered one opportunity to make a small donation, and there is no pressure to do so.<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Apr 5, 2013<p/>A version for Mac is now available. There is also a totally portable USB version called "theWord toGo".
Hands Down the Best (Raised hands in praise!)
cycle_mycleJanuary 3, 2011
Pros
Easy to use, very well organized, very customizable, so many resources to study with, great Bible versions, the different panes can be moved to desired locations and sizes, it can be loaded on to a USB for portability, all this makes for great study!
Cons
Not one thing, whatsoever.
Summary
With all the great modules that can be obtained for free and even some for purchase - depending on copyright - this is the most extensive and well organized Bible study software (in my humble opinion) ever. I have other expensive software that I hardly ever use any more since I have found The Word. I keep it on my computer and on USB for an all around Bible study experience that is, as far as I'm concerned, second to none. If you have only one Bible study software this should be it, why pay for any expensive software when you can have The Word. And if you just have to have copyrighted Bibles and dictionaries and such, then get them from the site. I am so excited to have found this program; it is always running on my computer even if I only turn it on for a short time. I have had the best Bible study experience since I have been using The Word. Check it out for yourself I highly recommend it. Praise God!

Developer’s Description

By The Word Bible Software

Put hundreds of Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, books and maps at your fingertips.

The Word Bible software is an intuitive and powerful computer program which puts hundreds of Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, books and maps at your fingertips. Even though the software is provided at no charge, that in no way suggests that the quality and caliber of The Word is anything less than what one would expect from top-of-the-line program. The Word Bible Software is one of the very best Bible study software programs available, commercial or otherwise.