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 Bar
Primary tool for finding verses and passages
Bookmarks Panel
Your saved verses and study notes
Table of Contents
Navigate by book, chapter, and verse
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 Notes
Update your personal study notes
Share Bookmarks
Export or share with study groups
Export Collection
Download as PDF or text file
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/Pause
Start or stop audio playback
Speed Control
Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 2x)
Voice Selection
Choose from multiple voice options
Repeat Mode
Loop passages for memorization
Audio Quality
Audio features require:
- Stable internet connection
- Modern browser with audio support
- Speakers or headphones
Enhanced tools for deeper Bible study and research.
Cross-References
Discover related verses and themes automatically
- Parallel passages
- Thematic connections
- Word studies
Study Notes
Add personal insights and observations
- Verse-specific notes
- Chapter summaries
- Topic studies
Text Highlighting
Visually mark important passages
- Color-coded themes
- Custom categories
- Export highlights
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
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!