BibleBot Guide
BibleBot is your comprehensive Bible study companion, offering powerful search capabilities, personal bookmarking, and interactive study tools.
Getting Started with BibleBot
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Accessing BibleBot
- Click "BibleBot" from the main dashboard
- Or navigate directly:
?app=bibleBot
- No special permissions required - available to all users
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Interface Overview
search Search Bar
Primary tool for finding verses and passages
bookmark Bookmarks Panel
Your saved verses and study notes
library_books Table of Contents
Navigate by book, chapter, and verse
volume_up Audio Controls
Text-to-speech for listening to passages
Search Features
BibleBot offers multiple search methods to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
Basic Text Search
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Simple Word Search
Enter any word or phrase in the search box:
# Examples:
love
"God so loved"
faith hope love
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Verse References
Search for specific verses or ranges:
# Specific verse:
John 3:16
# Chapter range:
Psalm 23
# Verse range:
Matthew 5:1-10
# Multiple references:
John 3:16, Romans 8:28
Advanced Search Techniques
Wildcard Search
Use * for partial matches:
love* (finds love, loved, loving)
Phrase Search
Use quotes for exact phrases:
"in the beginning"
Boolean Search
Combine terms with AND/OR:
faith AND hope
Book-Specific Search
Limit search to specific books:
love book:john
Managing Bookmarks
Save your favorite verses and create personal study collections.
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Adding Bookmarks
- Find the verse you want to bookmark
- Click the bookmark icon next to the verse
- Add optional personal notes
- Choose a category (Study, Devotion, Sermon, etc.)
- Click "Save Bookmark"
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Organizing Bookmarks
- Categories: Group bookmarks by topic or purpose
- Tags: Add custom tags for flexible organization
- Notes: Add personal study notes to each bookmark
- Search: Quickly find bookmarks using the search function
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Bookmark Actions
edit Edit Notes
Update your personal study notes
share Share Bookmarks
Export or share with study groups
file_download Export Collection
Download as PDF or text file
delete Remove Bookmarks
Clean up your collection
Audio Features
Listen to Bible passages with high-quality text-to-speech technology.
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Playing Audio
- Find the passage you want to hear
- Click the "Play" button (speaker icon)
- Audio begins playing immediately
- Use playback controls to pause, resume, or adjust speed
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Audio Controls
play_arrow Play/Pause
Start or stop audio playback
speed Speed Control
Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
record_voice_over Voice Selection
Choose from multiple voice options
repeat Repeat Mode
Loop passages for memorization
info Audio Quality
Audio features require:
- Stable internet connection
- Modern browser with audio support
- Speakers or headphones
Enhanced tools for deeper Bible study and research.
link Cross-References
Discover related verses and themes automatically
- Parallel passages
- Thematic connections
- Word studies
notes Study Notes
Add personal insights and observations
- Verse-specific notes
- Chapter summaries
- Topic studies
highlight Text Highlighting
Visually mark important passages
- Color-coded themes
- Custom categories
- Export highlights
timeline Reading Plans
Structured Bible reading schedules
- Daily readings
- Topical studies
- Progress tracking
Sharing Verses
Share meaningful passages with others through various methods.
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Quick Share Options
- Select the verse(s) you want to share
- Click the "Share" button
- Choose sharing method:
- Social media (Facebook, Twitter)
- Email or messaging
- Copy to clipboard
- Generate shareable link
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Custom Share Images
- Select verse text
- Click "Create Image"
- Choose from beautiful background templates
- Customize font and styling
- Download or share directly
Tips & Tricks
Keyboard Shortcuts
Ctrl + F - Focus search box
Ctrl + B - Open bookmarks panel
Ctrl + Enter - Quick search
Space - Play/pause audio
Arrow Keys - Navigate search results
Esc - Close dialogs
Search Tips
- Use synonyms: Try different words for better results
- Search concepts: Look for themes like "forgiveness," "love," "hope"
- Historical context: Search for places, people, or events
- Original language: Some terms have deeper meanings in Hebrew/Greek
Study Strategies
- Topic studies: Collect all verses on a specific subject
- Character studies: Follow biblical figures through scripture
- Word studies: Explore the meaning of key biblical terms
- Comparative reading: Compare different translations
- Historical context: Research the background of passages
check_circle Study Best Practices
- ✅ Start with prayer for understanding
- ✅ Read passages in context
- ✅ Take notes on insights
- ✅ Use cross-references for deeper study
- ✅ Apply what you learn
- ✅ Share insights with others
Ready to Study?
Start exploring God's Word with BibleBot's powerful tools!