SwordSearcher is a truly powerful Bible study application. It is very comprehensive as it contains a vast library of verses, dictionaries, books, and commentaries. Considering that it also offers really effective search function, this tool makes studying the Holy Bible a truly easy job.
As mentioned above, one of SwordSearcher’s strongest points is its search function. It even helps you find words that you don’t know how to spell correctly and can provide accurate suggestions for your search queries. The search engine is also really fast - entire libraries of dictionaries, books, and commentaries can be scanned in just a few moments.
The interface has a “columnar format”, which means it is comprised of panels that make using it really simple and convenient. Hyperlinks make navigating verses and other information a really easy task. SwordSearcher can be used by anyone with ease, including complete beginners.
In conclusion, SwordSearcher is one of the most comprehensive Bible study programs that one can find. It successfully combines 3 vital aspects that make it one of the best tools of its kind: the large amount of contained information (commentaries, dictionaries, encyclopedias, topical guides, regular books, etc.), an effective search system and a handy interface. Though it’s not completely free, it comes with a 30-day free trial period that should be more than enough to help you see how handy this program really is.
v7.1.1.2 [Mar 31, 2014]
Features
- A highly flexible and intelligent Bible Reading Schedule System.
- Access from the Devotional menu or the new Reading Schedule button on the main toolbar.
- The Reading Schedule window provides calendar-based access to your scheduled daily readings and shows estimated reading times.
- The "Create a Reading Plan" window is a step-based reading plan creator for adding reading plans to your schedule. You can have as many reading plans in your schedule as you wish.
- The Schedule Manager lets you reschedule plans, rename, delete, print your schedule, print plans, and export templates so you can share your reading plans with others.
- The reading schedule functions of SwordSearcher prominently feature estimated reading times and use them for calculating plans. This is far more useful than dividing readings only by verses or chapters. Also, including the reading time in the calendar makes finding the right time to sit down for your daily readings much easier, since you have a very good idea of exactly how long it will take.
- Falling behind on your schedule doesn't mean giving up! SwordSearcher can instantly reschedule your plans if catching up would be too difficult.
Passage Analysis Tool.
- Show various details about a selected portion or portions of the Bible
- Open from Search menu "Passage Analysis," or right-click Bible and Verse List panels and select Passage Analysis from the pop-up menu.
Panel library tabs have new drop-down selection menus. These drop-down menus make accessing specific library items from the Bible, Book, and Commentary panel tabs significantly faster and easier than before, especially for items that do not have a visible tab.
User module editor enhancements.
Redesigned "Configure Copy/Export Formatting" window (Edit menu) is easier to use and gives more options for how verses are formatted for clipboard copy and printing.
Advanced User Module Maintenance window.
