e-Sword

As a Bible student or teacher, e-Sword is an excellent free software application that helps with the necessary work involved in searching the Scriptures for the competent preparation of a Bible study, Sunday School lesson, or a message.

Computer software has changed the way we can study the Word of God. With a simple search or click of the mouse button, we now have access to volumes of study resources within seconds!

e-Sword is a fast and effective way to study the Bible. e-Sword is feature rich and user friendly with more capabilities than you would expect in a free software package.

Downloads

You need to download the e-Sword software application from the e-Sword downloads page to get started. This basic installation includes the King James Version, King James Version w/ Strong’s numbers, Strong’s dictionary, and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross-references. To download additional resources for maximum potential and enjoyment use the “Download” menu within e-Sword.

The setup file is compressed and will self-extract. After you have downloaded e-Sword it must be “run” to complete its installation. Minimal system requirements include:

  • Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7
  • Pentium based PC (or equivalent)
  • Best viewed in 800 x 600 resolution or greater

Features

e-Sword is feature rich and user friendly. Below you’ll find a list of features that you will discover makes the study of God’s Word both enjoyable and enriching.

  • All available Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries are readily viewed without having to “tile windows”.
  • Create your own “parallel Bible” with up to any four translations. Studying the Word of God and comparing passages have never been easier!
  • Integrated editor for creating your own commentaries or study notes, complete with Spell Checking and a Thesaurus! Notes are “linked” to the Bible for easy viewing and can also be exported for portability.
  • Comprehensive print capabilities, including print preview, allow you to create impressive Bible study handouts from the Study Notes Editor.
  • Strong’s definitions are displayed as ToolTips! Just place the mouse pointer over a Strong’s number and the definition will then be displayed.
  • Scripture references in the Commentary and Dictionary views are displayed as ToolTips! Just place the mouse pointer over the reference and the passage will then be displayed. To go to the passage, just click it!
  • Easily compare the various translations to see how they rendered the Greek or Hebrew manuscripts.
  • Powerful search capabilities, yet simple to use. Enter as many words you want to search for and select the search style and range. You can even search on Strong numbers and exclude words from the search!
  • Use the Verse List to create your own topical lists of Scripture, or cataloging your discoveries!
  • Copy and print Scripture in a variety of formatting styles. This is also available for search results and verse lists.
  • Graphics Viewer for studying maps, charts, and other images.
  • STEP Reader for viewing the various resources you may have invested in from QuickVerse, Bible Companion, and WORDsearch.

Training

Learn to use e-Sword through these online demonstrations. Discover simple techniques to perform powerful tasks. Click on the link and let the training begin!

Please be patient as these files may take a little time to load up.

If you have a “popup killer” installed on your Internet browser, then you will need to turn it off for these to operate. You can also download the training demos to view offline on your computer.