Online Bible Reference Websites

Studying God's Word Using the Internet

© Denise Oliveri

Dec 30, 2008
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The Internet has made it so easy to find Bible references in the blink of an eye. Take a look at some of these Bible reference websites to get you in God's Word today.

There are many reasons why a person would want to use an online Bible reference website. For starters, it helps with Bible study and pinpointing facts made in the Bible. It also makes a quick and easy way to find just about any subject or topic that one needs for writing articles or even developing a curriculum from scratch.

Another reason that makes online Bible reference websites so refreshing is that there are many tough names for places and people to pronounce, and an online reference makes it easy to find pronunciations and hear them said back to the viewer. Whatever your reason for needing a quick Bible reference, try turning to one of these popular websites for accurate answers about the Bible.

Bible Gateway

One great site to consider is Bible Gateway. This site offers tools for every aspect of studying and getting familiar with the Bible, whether a new or seasoned Christian. Key features include:

  • Passage Lookup - For finding specific verses
  • Keyword Search - For finding books, chapters, and verses by specific keyword(s)
  • Topical Index - For finding any topic that is mentioned in the Bible

If you are not sure where to start in your studies, you can access the study tools and reading plans to get a great idea. There are currently over 60 versions of biblical text available on the site. You can also add Bible Gateway to your own website with a simple code, as well as daily Bible verses and a news feed that displays headline news on your website.

Jeh's Bible Reference

Another great option is to use the many reading plans available on Jeh's Bible Reference website. The site offers downloads for the entire Bible directly to your desktop, making it much easier to conduct your studies. You can also do an advanced search for any keyword or text, as well as choose which version of the Bible to search. There are currently over 20 versions available for search. You can also research in many different languages including French and Latin.

One thing to point out about Jeh's Bible Reference is that the site pulls a lot of its information and tools from other websites, such as Bible Gateway, Spirit Lessons, and E-Sword. In essence, this website is compilation of multiple online Bible reference sites, which can make it easy to find everything you need about the Bible in one place.

Blue Letter Bible

This Bible reference site features many tools to help with any aspect of using the Bible, either as a learning tool, a reference, or a place to find daily devotions. Blue Letter Bible (BLB) allows you to download code to place some of these free tools on your own website as well. Key features of BLB are:

  • Commentaries
  • Access to video and audio files
  • Images and maps
  • A section titled "Know God"

Aside from these features, BLB has 14 different translations of the Bible, so you can study the Bible in your preferred version. While all of the tools offered on this site are free, BLB will take donations from those who want to support the ministry's efforts.

Online websites can be a great way to find resources for your daily studies. There are many plans available to keep you on track to read the whole Bible in just one year or study at your own pace. Whether you are a beginning student or a lifelong learner, you can find tools to meet your needs.


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