e-Sword

There are a lot of great, free Bible study resources available. I wanted to highlight one of my favorites, e-Sword. It’s not an online library – it’s actually full-featured study software, with loads of modules you can download and install. There are a variety of Bible translations available free, including the ESV, the KJV, and the KJV integrated with Strong’s (very helpful for looking at the original languages). There is no shortage of commentary modules either, with my favorite being Matthew Henry’s classic commentary on the whole Bible. In addition to commentaries and Bibles, there are also maps, dictionaries, and other materials available for download.

One of the things I like about e-Sword is that it provides a platform for integrating a customized library of study resources locally so there is no need to rely on an internet connection, which really opens up the options as far as mobile study goes (there is an internet version available now as well, though I haven’t used it). Using the software is also pretty straightforward. It’s easy to browse through the Bible, and the commentaries are very well integrated with the Bible reading experience. I’d encourage anyone interested in studying the Bible more effectively to give this software a try. It definitely hits a good price point.