A Simple Bible

That displays Bibles standing next to one another, from the most literal to the most paraphrased translation. At the front the most literal of all, the Greek and Hebrew Original, can be touched for literal word meanings, parsings, and searches. In the lower panel a full book guides you through 4 simple steps for understanding and applying Bible passages.

From reading to applying, Spectrum Bible™ is a simple way to connect with God.

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Spectrum Bible™

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A Spectrum of English Bibles

The Bible columns are ordered from the most literal Bible to the most paraphrased. The colors tell you what the Bible is best at--translating words, phrases, or thoughts. 

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Simple Greek & Hebrew

Without recognizing Greek or Hebrew when you a word you get its meaning and form. Then pressing the Search button returns every place the word occurs in the Bible--perfect for quick Greek or Hebrew word studies.

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Simple Steps for Reading the Bible

At the heart of Spectrum Bible™ is the book, "How To Read The Bible So God Speaks To You," that guides you through 4 simple steps for Bible reading AND demonstrates how to repair your 1st Love motivation so you keep wanting to know God.

How literal is a Bible? Just check its color.

  • Sky blues and purples...are the word-for-word Bibles which are accurate down to the word.
  • Transitional greens...are the phrase-for-phrase Bibles which are accurate down to the phrase.
  • Earth tones...are the thought-for-thought Bibles which are accurate down to the thought.
  • Included BiblesKJV, NASB1995, NASB2020, NET, GOD'S WORD, Greek New Testament, Hebrew Old Testament.
  • Add OnsNKJV, ESV, NIV, NIRV, NLT, Message
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Simple, Simple, Simple

The lead developer kept simplifying the design of this app until his talented, but computer-challenged wife could use it without guidance. If you enjoy how easy Spectrum Bible™ is to use, she is the one to thank for it.

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Demo

The videos below describe how to use Spectrum Bible™. This introductory video (0:51) gives a little bit about the history, author, and background of the app.

Navigation & Lookup

This video demonstrates how to lookup Bible verses, search for verses, and move between different Bible versions. All four types of Bible lookups are demonstrated: List lookup, Wheel lookup, Slider lookup, and Keyboard lookup (10:40).

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Greek for Everyone

It has always seemed like there was a huge wall between those that know the Bible's Original languages (Greek and Hebrew) and those that do not. This video shows how Spectrum Bible™ helps you jump the wall (4:49).

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Pinch to Adjust Font, Columns, Rows

Spectrum Bible™ uses the Pinch gesture to adjust 3 things. A Horizontal Pinch adjusts the number of columns that are visible. A Diagonal Pinch adjusts the size of the font. A Vertical Pinch adjusts the number of independent rows that are visible on the screen (3:43).

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Column Order & Color

The Bible columns are in a specific color and order that tells you what the version is good at. Blues are for word-for-word translations, transitional greens are for phrase-for-phrase translations, and earth tones are for thought-for-thought translations indicating the translation is best at words, phrases, or thoughts (5:35).

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Share & Feedback

The Share button on the bottom bar at the far left is available at all points in Spectrum Bible™ and is where you can invoke common services like Copy Text (for copy/paste), Email Verse, Backup to Spectrum, and Bubble Help for learning new app capabilities (5:06).

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The Heart of the App

Pressing Menu > "How To Read The Bible So God Speaks To You" takes you to the heart of the app. This is where you learn 4 simple Bible reading steps and it is where you learn to repair your 1st love motivation for getting to know God. This book is integrated into the Spectrum Bible™ and makes use of many of its features (8:05).

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Add Ons

The download of Spectrum Bible™ is free and most people use it as is. But you can add to it through the in-app store. All proceeds from the store go back to teaching people how to study the Bible. You can add Bible translations, Original Language Nuggets™, and books. There are also quantity discounts (17:42).

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Summary & Questions

This video gives a summary of the talk plus the questions and answers at the end. This Spectrum Bible™ Seminar was given 04/2024 at the Cornerstone Church of Long Beach (8:02).

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Dr. Daniel E. Kim

Assistant Professor Old Testament and Semitics, Talbot
I have downloaded the Spectrum Bible App, and I'm very impressed. I find the app to be sleek, user-friendly, and very powerful. I'm amazed how well it runs on my phone.

Dr. Wayne Steury

Pastor/Textual Critic
I have been using Spectrum Bible for the past five years and find it to be a fast, effective tool for handy reference. I also have expensive computer software but this app is better for a fast search or for a Greek/Hebrew definition or parsing. I have read my Greek NT many times but cherish the quick access Spectrum has given me before a sermon or during devotions. It is an indispensable tool.

Soetvoet

from iTunes
Having toured through programs and apps for the past twenty years, I have found this the best for reading Hebrew with understanding, and studying the Scriptures in context. Serious grammarians, theologians and the like will probably champion some more elaborate helps. But for elegance, accuracy and usefulness, Spectrum Bible takes the cake for me.

Fr Paul

from iTunes
As a life long Bible student of 57 years I would say this app is the most practical tool I have ever owned. All other tools are made more functional by its use. It is God's gift to all who love our Lord.

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Start benefiting from the full Spectrum of Bible versions including the Original. Come away from reading the Bible feeling inspired and challenged rather than just confused.

iPhone and Mac version is complete. Android version is under development.

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