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With the iPhone now established there are plenty of free bibles available to use, but which are the best ones? Inevitably this will depend on what translation you are after, so here are the best iPhone bibles around so far.
Applications have just been made available by apple to allow third party applications to be put on iPhones. This means that software like eSword and Olive Tree will now be possible. You can see the best Christian iPhone applications here at free Christian resources by clicking here. Hopefully the list below will help you find the iPhone bible you are after though…
iBible space
Bible translation: ESV
Website: http://www.acrodesigntech.com/apple.html
iPhone website: http://www.ibiblespace.org/cgi-bin/iphone
This is probably the most impressive bible offering on the iPhone. Firstly, as you can see from the image on the right it looks good, with an interface that will be familiar to iPhone users. It includes the entire English Standard Version (with footnotes), and Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary.You can also create your own personal notebook to highlight or attach notes to any verse of the Bible. You can either select a specific book from the bible, or use the search feature to find a word or phrase.
Added extras include a verse of the day, Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening daily devotional, and a link to some podcasts from the day.
iBibleZ.com
Bible translation: ASV, KJV, Chinese Union Version
Website: http://www.ibiblez.com/
iPhone website: http://www.ibiblez.com/iphone/bibleTemplate.php
iBibleZ is another good looking iPhone bible option. The main way to navigate the bible is by using the drop down boxes for the translation, book, chapter and verse. You can also either select a specific book from the bible, or use the search feature to find a word or phrase.
iBibleZ is continually being improved, with new translations likely to be added soon. This is a great option if like the ASV, ESV or Chinese translation.
The NET bible
Bible translation: NET
iPhone website: http://www.enetbible.com/
The NET bible does a great job translating the NET bible onto the iPhone. The text is well formatted for the iPhone, but perhaps most impressively you can access the multitude of study notes that the NET bible has. You can choose individual chapter from the old or new testament, however no searching function is available yet. One problem with the study notes is that the iPhone cannot yet properly show Hebrew, so any Hebrew words are just shown as boxes. Hopefully Apple will rectify this soon.
ESV mobile
Bible translation: ESV
Website: http://www.esv.org/blog/2007/08/more.iphone.news
iPhone website: http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/mobile/
Unlike some iPhone bibles the ESV bible allows you to search the text for words or phrases and this is easy to do as the search section is included on every page. You select the chapter you want to view via a list of the old and new testament books. The text is very readable as it is formatted specifically for the iPhone.
The ESV has plenty of added extras through their daily devotional content. This includes some daily devotionals, as well as a variety of ready plans (e.g. read the bible in one year).
3onesix
Bible translation: NIV, ESV, KJV and possibly more
iPhone website: http://iphone.3onesix.com/
If you want the NIV on your iPhone then 3onesix is your only option at the moment. 3onesix does not use the same menu system as all the other iPhone bibles use. Instead you have to type in the chapter you want (e.g. Mark 2). Understandably this is not as user friendly as the normal menu system. It would be good to have both this option and the more popular/common list.
The NIV is the standard bible used when you search. However you can search for other versions by adding this to your search. So to search for the KJV you would type “KJV:Mark 2″. You may be able to get more translations so give it a go if you really need a certain one.
Clearsight Bible
Bible translation: KJV
Website: http://apathyonline.net/iphone-bible/
iPhone website: http://iphone.clearsight.org//
This is a simple KJV bible, with the option to select a book from the main many, or also to search the bible. Additional versions of the bible should be added in the future as this is just a beta version.
Interestingly this also has an option for an off line version. You do have to pay for this (a one off fee I think) by a donation, and I am not sure how well it works. However this may well be worth investigating if you want to read your bible on your iPhone when you can’t get internet access.
God’s iPhone
Bible translation: God’s Word Translation
iPhone website: http://www.godsiphone.com/
God’s iPhone is still a work in progress and currently includes the whole new testament and parts of the old testament (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Psalms and Proverbs). These are being added to all of the time though, as quickly as Israel Anderson can manage. God’s iPhone also includes a section for Christian Classics which currently includes AW Tozer’s “The Pursuit of God”. There is also a link to popular podcasts, and a blog which will update you on any changes.
iPhone bible
Bible translation: NAB
iPhone website: http://www.iphonebible.org
You can search the New American Bible (which includes the apocrypha) by selecting an individual chapter from the old or new testament. Searching for a specific word or phrase is not too easy as you have to search via the main website (rather than the specific iPhone website). One problem highlighted by the This Lamp blog is that the text is very small, as the iPhone formatting has been rendered from the original internet content rather than being revised. To make it legible you really need to either turn the iPhone on its side, or increase the zoom. The iPhone bible also includes a daily reading, and daily reading podcast.
iPhone scriptures
Bible translation: KJV & Mormon
iPhone website: http://readscriptures.com/
This is a simple offering with no ability to search or skip through chapters. If for some reason you want to check out part of the Mormon “scriptures” you can also get these through iPhone scriptures.
LDS Standard Works
Bible translation: KJV & Mormon (can be excluded)
iPhone website: http://tall.mtmighty.com/#_volumes
As with iPhone scriptures, this includes the Mormon texts, however with LDS you can choose to exclude them. This makes this a good iPhone option for those you prefer the KJV. You can search for words or phrases via a search option in the main menu. There are also options to tag verses and see a random verse (should you want to!)
Since the initial post, the following three iPhone bibles are now available:
iTruth
Bible translation: KJV
iPhone website: http://www.itruth.mobi/
This is an easy to use bible and uses a similar style of menu to many other choices. You start by selecting the book that you want to read, and then the chapter. There are no bells and whistles so if you are just after the KJV bible verses iTruth may interest you.
Paradoxica iPhone bible
Bible translation: ESV
iPhone website: http://esv.phoreo.com
Scott Andreas has also released an iPhone website with the ESV bible on it. This uses a simple interface and currently just has a search box where you type in the verse you are after. You can use abbreviations, so you may actually find this quicker than using the normal menu system that is used with other iPhone bible. It is also available as a dashboard widget (Mac), and via Adobe AIR (Mac and PC)
Covenant Pocket Bible
Bible translation: ESV
iPhone website: http://covenantpocketlibrary.com/
Covenant Pocket Library is a simple iPhone bible that uses the ESV translation and also includes a one year bible reading plan. The Heidelberg Catechism and the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechism are also available.
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23rd Jan 2008
Where on the Web can I access the NIV version of the Bible for the iPhone? Thanks for your assistance.
Okon Etefia
31st Jan 2008
Hello Okon,
The best website to access the NIV on the iPhone is 3onesix which you can access at the following address:
http://iphone.3onesix.com/
29th Feb 2008
If you guys ever update this list, you might want to check out what iBiblez.com is doing. Lots of translations, tools, and it is free too.
1st Mar 2008
Thanks for the update on iBiblez.com. I have added it to the main review and there is a full review coming in a day or so. I look forward to seeing iBiblez develop over the coming months and years!
3rd Jul 2008
Maybe you could just present the factual information with the “Mormon bashing”.
3rd Jul 2008
Hi Bill,
Thanks for your comment. I have changed the reference of “unscriptures” to “scriptures” as this was badly phrased. However as a Christian I do not consider Mormon texts to be divine scripture.
23rd Jul 2008
is there an iphone bible programe that i can download onto my iphone without having to conect to the internet
31st Jul 2008
Hi Daniel,
There are a couple of iPhone bibles I’ll be reviewing soon that allow bibles to be downloaded onto the iPhone.
1st Aug 2008
Can you recommend a good study iphone Bible? I have the promise keepers Bible which I love, but can’t find a suitable study Bible for the iPhone.
20th Aug 2008
Have you checked this?
http://hiarmen.googlepages.com/
28th Sep 2008
I’m looking for an iphone bible with the capability to drill down from KJV to the original language using the Strongs’ concordance. I used to have this on my Palm Pilot and I used it a lot. Tapping on any word would bring up the Strongs reference definition. Any ideas?
Thanks.
28th Sep 2008
Hi Bill,
You may find that Strong’s search helps:
http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-07/iphone-strongs-search
Currently it is only available when you are online. I think we’ll see the offline bibles getting better and better as they’ve only really been available for a couple of months so the applications are improving all the time.
14th Oct 2008
May I ask what an LDS link is doing on a “Christian” Web Site?
1 John 2:22
26th Oct 2008
Dear Sir,
We will appreciate you greatly for your kind assistant towards me, in respect to free iphone Bible and some of your resources by post.
Thanks and you will continue to move ahead in your plans and great success.
From,
Mr Michael Adedotun Oke,President,
Agric Link Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited,
P.O.Box 11611,Garki Abuja Nigeria.
18th Nov 2008
Hello Michael,
Thank you for your recent comment at free Christian resources. Unfortunately I do not have the financial backing to be able to provide and post free copies of any Christian resources. However please check out the FAQ page (http://www.freechristianresources.org/about/faq#send) to find a summary of the best pages showing where to find websites tht post free resources.
13th Dec 2008
am pastoring a church in zambia of about 200, most of our members have no bibles and christan books,kindly help us by sending about 200 english books and bibles for our members and leaders send to po box 40760,mufulira,zambia.its our church postal address,even six bible phones you can send them to us to use them in ministry,its a nice web God bless you.
13th Dec 2008
Hi, living in Namibia looking for 2 free iphone bible on king james vision an a copy bible if it possible my box is 53, Grootfontein, Namibia. May our heavenly father richly bless u on this web…
4th Jan 2009
I’m sure some of u living in Africa who can afford iPhones can afford to purchase the Bible legitimately.
19th Feb 2009
my name is Tekalign Kejela please would you send for me i phone bible?
my adress is TEKALIGN KEJELA GELETA
P.O BOX 76
ABDI BORI HIGH SCHOOL
ILUBABOOR METTU OROMIA ETHIOPIA EAST AFRICA
GOD BLESS YOU
26th Feb 2009
Hello Tekalign, Magdalene and Terry
Unfortunately I do not have the financial backing to be able to provide and post free copies of any Christian resources. The focus of free Christian resources is to highlight other organisations and websites that produce and provide free Christian resources. For free bibles check out all of the resources on the free bible pages, for free books check out the free books page, and for free music check out the free songs or free music page.
Kind regards and God bless.
2nd Mar 2009
02 mars 2009
Hi, live for cote d’ivoire looking for 1free iphone bible on king james version an a copy bible if it possible my box 13 bp 1897 abidjan cote d’ivoire. May our heavenly father richly bless
4th Mar 2009
Another onlien iPhone Bible with translations in different languages at http://ibible.mobi
10th Mar 2009
i am highly interested to have a free iphone bible from you
14th Mar 2009
hi’
For how long it take 1 to receive what we hav request
22nd May 2009
For those looking for the best application for Favorite Bible Scriptures. I certainly recommend “221 Bible Verses” on the iTunes Store. There is also a free version of that application “221 Verses Lite”.
26th May 2009
can you please send this iphone to me
29th May 2009
i am highly interested to have a free iphone bible from you
adress: P.o.Box 177 Butare Rwanda
13th Jun 2009
To those who are requesting free iPhone bibles: You may read the list in the article above and click on the links to the free bible web sites and download the bibles at your convenience.
30th Jun 2009
AM INTERSTED AND NEED COVENANT POCKET BIBLES. MY ADRESS IN GHANA IS DANQUAH OMENAKO EMMANUEL,ABETIFI PRESBY CHURCH(J.Y), P.O.BOX 22,ABETIFI-KWAHU.GHANA/ WEST-AFRICA
5th Jul 2009
Hi !
Not a comment but I would like to know the free bible software for another mobile device. Right now I have mobile phone” HTC 3G” but I can’t find the compatible bible software for my cell phone.
Regards,
Jenny
9th Jul 2009
Try Youversion.com. All free, lots of different languages and lots of different english translations available of which some are available to be downloaded for use offline.
27th Jul 2009
There is a great Bible resource not mentioned, God’s Bible. I bought this app back when it was first released, and I’ve used it everyday following the reading trax system. I’ve now read the Bible daily for over 3 months straight!
3rd Aug 2009
Life Church have one of the best bible apps on the net. the title of it is You Version. It has every bible translation there is. I was checking to see if there was something better out there. Hands down this app is the best. youversion.com and its free.
6th Aug 2009
Dear sir/ma,
please i will like to have a free iphone bible for my studies. My address is 16/22 falohun street orile iganmu off bale road surulere lagos nigeria. Thank for your help.
17th Aug 2009
Thanks, Looking forward to receiving more help from you.I know our Inprisoned Inmates will enjoy help also.
23rd Oct 2009
what i do to get this I phoneok thank you, very much, God Bless you
28th Nov 2009
I would like to receive a free iPhone bible in english.My address 6291 nw 41 terrace, coconut creek, fl 33073. Thank you.
9th Dec 2009
hello brother , i would like to have i phone bible , would you please send me , i am very thankfull to god and you , we are doing ministry in india .
thanking you
victor
suvarna bharathi developers,
503,gayatriplaza,
mettuguda
secunderabad.-17
andhrapradesh,
India- contact no-91 9908007195
10th Dec 2009
Please send me a copy of the best iPhone bibles for my studies.
These are the details of my address:
Uwasomba Austin,
P.O.Box 3366,
Shomolu,Lagos,
Nigeria.
Thanks
14th Jan 2010
I have three Bible’s downloaded on my IPOD touch. I have the amplified and the NET from Olive Tree and the free one that I downloaded is the KJV by paul Avery. By far, the free one has the best search engine.
21st Jan 2010
Is there a KJV for the MAC OS?
31st Jan 2010
GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE GREAT WORK YOU ARE DOING. PLEASE I NEED ONE FREE IPHONE BIBLE, MY ADDRESS IS: ECWA CHURCH HWOLSHE, P O BX 6682 JOS PLATEAU STATE NIGERIA.
10th Feb 2010
Have you tried the Bible Shaker app? It is not free, but it is only .99 It is a quick way to get scriptures by categories. I love it!!
18th Feb 2010
Am requesting for a free copy of the ipod bible in english version.
115 lagos street (st peter’s anglican church)
benin city
nigeria
11th Mar 2010
I am suprise that no one has brought up the pocket
Bible from laridian http://www.laridian.com/iphone/default.asp . This has alot of great free Bibles as well as commentaries, dictionaries etc and if you sign up for free even more free resources. also Olive Tree has alot of free resources.