Suggested Tools and Resources for Bible Study

Reading and understanding the Bible can be challenging, especially for beginners. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you study the Bible and gain deeper insights into its teachings. In this article, we will provide some suggestions for resources in three categories: Bible Dictionaries and Commentaries, Online Bible Study Tools, and Devotional Guides and Bible Reading Plans. These resources can help you understand the historical and cultural context of the Bible, gain insights into its meaning, and apply its teachings to your daily life. Whether you are a seasoned Bible reader or just starting, these resources can be valuable tools to help you grow in your faith and understanding of the Bible.

Bible Dictionaries and Commentaries

• Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance: A comprehensive tool that provides the original Hebrew and Greek words used in the Bible and their meanings.
• The Bible Knowledge Commentary: Provides detailed explanations and insights into each chapter and verse of the Bible.
• Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary: An easy-to-use resource that provides definitions, illustrations, and maps to help you understand the people, places, and events of the Bible.

Online Bible Study Tools

• Bible Gateway: A comprehensive website that provides access to different translations, commentaries, and study tools.
• Blue Letter Bible: Provides access to original language tools, commentaries, and cross-references.
• Bible Hub: Provides access to different translations, commentaries, and resources to help you understand the Bible.
• YouVersion: A Bible app with numerous translations, reading plans, and tools for personal and group Bible study.
• Bible Study Tools:  Provides a collection of Bible translations, commentaries, dictionaries, and study resources.
• Logos Bible Software: Powerful Bible study software offering thousands of resources, tools, and features for in-depth analysis.
• Olive Tree Bible Software:  Offers a Bible app and desktop software with study tools, including commentaries, maps, and dictionaries.
• Bible.org:  Offers a vast range of resources, including articles, translations, and study tools for Bible study.
• NET Bible:  A modern English translation with extensive translator notes and study resources.
• StudyLight.org:  Provides Bible study tools, commentaries, dictionaries, and historical texts for deeper understanding.
• Crosswalk:  Offers resources for Bible study, including devotionals, commentaries, and tools to strengthen faith.

Devotional Guides and Bible Reading Plans

• The One Year Bible: Provides a daily reading plan that covers the entire Bible in one year.
• The Daily Walk Bible: Provides a reading plan that includes passages from the Old and New Testament, a Psalm, and a Proverb each day. Title links to the NLT version; also available in the KJV version.
• The Bible Project: Provides a free reading plan that includes videos, podcasts, and reading plans to help you understand the Bible’s overarching story and themes.

Bible Versions

• King James Bible Online:  A dedicated resource for the King James Version of the Bible.
• New International Version (NIV):  Official website for the New International Version of the Bible.
• ESV.org: Official website for the English Standard Version of the Bible.
• Bible.com: Offers multiple Bible translations and study resources.
• The Message: Official website for The Message, a contemporary Bible translation.
• World English Bible: Official website for The World English Bible translation

Bible Verses

• OpenBible: A website offering a topical Bible, geocoding, Bible search, and other tools to help users explore and understand Bible verses.
• Biblica: The official website of the International Bible Society provides translations, Bible engagement resources, and tools for understanding Bible verses.
• Bible Verses for Me: This site! We’re adding new content posts almosts daily.  Please bookmark and check back often.

These are just a few suggestions, and there are many other resources available. It’s important to find resources that fit your reading level, learning style, and spiritual needs. Don’t be afraid to try different resources and see what works best for you.