What's New
Here's a survey of the new features and databases in BibleWorks 7.
New Features:
New User Interface
The new BibleWorks interface is more intuitive and easier to use.
The BibleWorks user interface has been redesigned to work the way you work. When
you are researching a particular topic you normally progress from searching, to
browsing, and, finally, to analysis of particular words. The new interface is
laid out in this order so that your work flow is more natural and intuitive.
Study Guides
Learn by example. Use the full power of BibleWorks.
New and experienced users will both appreciate the extensive set of
task-oriented study guides that come with BibleWorks 7. Detailed instructions,
complete with 4 hours of videos, will explain how to use BibleWorks to perform
common tasks, like writing exegetical papers, searching Hebrew and Greek text
and much more.
Key Word in Context (KWIC) / Collocation Table Module
Find recurring word usage patterns.
This new tool makes it easy to build key word in context lexicons and
collocation tables for any word in any version. You will quickly uncover
important phrases and word usage patterns often overlooked in standard searches.
Support for Unicode Hebrew & Greek
Export Greek and Hebrew text in the formats you need.
BibleWorks now supports both Unicode and non-Unicode Greek and Hebrew. Exporting
Unicode is as simple as dragging highlighted text from BibleWorks to your word
processor. Standard SBL and SIL Unicode Greek and Hebrew fonts are also included
in the package.
Completely Rewritten Editor
Word and WordPad compatible.
In response to requests from many users, we have completely rewritten the
BibleWorks editor from the ground up. It now has full support for Unicode and
produces files that are fully compatible with Microsoft® Word and WordPad.
The new editor has an impressive list of features including full undo and redo,
hypertext links, graphics inserts, RTL typing in Hebrew with left-wrapped text
(Unicode only), a full array of text formatting options, a Unicode character
input table, plus full integration with BibleWorks, and much more.
Satellite Maps
Locate any Biblical site with the click of a mouse.
BibleWorks comes with a set of beautiful satellite maps that you have to see to
believe! The collection includes a full set of editable site and terrain
overlays for major locations in Israel and Egypt, along with detailed overhead
and elevation data and a comprehensive list of archaeological sites. You can
even create your own map views, select sites to display, annotate key locations
and trace journeys or battle lines.
Improved Lexicon Links
Find the right lexical entry every time.
The tables that BibleWorks uses to bring up the right lexical entry when you
place the mouse cursor over a Hebrew word have been carefully proofed and
revised. This extensive revision resulted in nearly 50,000 corrections! All
lexicons now have hypertext links for Scripture references and are also indexed
so you can find all citations of a particular verse with the click of a mouse.
New Databases
Shorter Lexicon of the Greek New Testament, 2nd Edition
Edited by F. Wilbur Gingrich & Frederick William Danker
This one-volume digest provides easy access to reliable and brief definitions,
interpretations of most variants and many of the conjugational and declensional
forms that can frustrate readers of the New Testament. Gingrich and Danker’s
revision was created not only for experienced ministers and scholars, but also
for students.
Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second
Edition
Bruce M. Metzger
In his commentary, Metzger explains why one alternate reading was chosen over
others when translators for the United Bible Society prepared the Greek New
Testament, Fourth Edition. Not only does his analysis provide a look at
different interpretations, but it also helps illuminate the process and
challenges of textual criticism.
Greek New Testament Diagrams
Randy Leedy
This original work by Randy Leedy of Bob Jones University provides diagrams and
explanatory notes for every verse in the New Testament. Includes free updates as
new portions of the series are published.
Exclusive to BibleWorks7
A Greek-English Lexicon of the Septuagint, Volumes 1 & 2
J. Lust, E. Eynikel & K. Hauspie with the collaboration of G. Chamberlain
The first lexicon concentrating entirely on the Septuagint, this work occupies a
pivotal place in modern exegetical study. Entries contain morphological tags.
The CATSS/Tov Hebrew-Greek Parallel Alignment Module
The Revised CATSS Hebrew/Greek Text (Tov-Polak, 2005) is a revision of the
Parallel Aligned Text of the Greek and Hebrew Bible, edited by Emanuel Tov. The
Hebrew text has been collated with the BHS text/morphology in BibleWorks and
includes an updated version of the textual notes in the original alignment. This
is an essential tool both for New and Old Testament studies.
A Concise Hebrew and Aramaic Lexicon of the Old Testament:
Based on the Lexical Work of Ludwig Koehler and Walter Baumgartner
W.L. Holladay, editor
By eliminating biographical references and specialized technical information,
Holladay created an English, abridged version of Koehler and Baumgartner’s
Lexicon in Veteris Testamenti Libros that all students need to translate Old
Testament passages. Some reviewers have called this the best Hebrew reference
tool available.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Introduced in April 2004, the Holman Christian Standard Bible was created to
provide a fresh rendering of God’s Word directly from the original languages. An
emphasis was placed on combining an accurate translation with contemporary use
of the English language and a clear, reader-friendly style.
NET Bible, First Edition
An innovative translation by evangelicals who sought to represent the meaning of
Biblical texts as accurately as possible, the NET Bible features about 60,000
notes on textual criticism, lexical issues and exegesis.
Greek Apostolic Fathers
Gieniusz/Bushell
This new resource contains the Greek text of the Apostolic Fathers, with full
morphological analysis by A. Gieniusz. Includes an English translation by Philip
Schaff.
TEXTKRITIK des Neuen Testaments
Caspar Rene Gregory
A heavily-annotated bibliography of New Testament manuscripts up to the year
1909, including Tischendorf, Gregory and von Soden designations for the papyri,
uncials, minuscules and lectionaries.
Greek Enchiridion: A Concise Handbook of Grammar and
Exegesis
William G. MacDonald
The Enchiridion summarizes the fundamentals of Greek grammar and syntax in
handbook format. It serves as a concise reference manual for anyone who has been
introduced to Greek by an introductory textbook and is ready to work at
translation and exegesis.
Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament
G.L. Archer & G.C. Chirichigno
New Testament verses quoting the Old Testament are brought together with
parallel Old Testament and Septuagint citations and commentary.
Works of Philo (Greek Text, Morphology, and English Translation)
P. Borgen, K. Fuglseth & R. Skarsten
The Greek text and morphology of the Works of Philo are important resources for
word and background studies. Updates to the Greek morphology may be downloaded
for free as they become available.
New Living Translation, Second Edition
A vibrant translation created to capture the constantly-changing use of English
language and idioms.
Targum Update
The Targums not available in the last version are now provided in BibleWorks 7.
Complete Jewish Bible
The only complete English version fully Jewish in style and presentation,
following the Hebrew order of the Tanakh and using original Hebrew proper names.
Beginner’s Grammar of the Greek New Testament
by William Hersey Davis
Bible Afrikaans, 1953
Bulgarian Bible
Castilian Spanish version from Herder Editorial, S.A., Barcelona
Die Bibel (German Herder Translation)
English Revised Version, 1881/1885
GOD’S WORD® translation
Grammar of Septuagint Greek
by F.C. Conybeare & St. G. Stock
Greek New Testament Text of the Greek Orthodox Church
Metaglottisis modern Greek New Testament translation, with
footnotes
Nuevo Version Internacional (NVI)
Polish Biblia Gdanska Bible, 1632
Portuguese SBP Modern Language Translation
Swahili New Testament
Willibrordvertaling modern Dutch translations, 1978 & 1995
editions
New Modules (require unlocks)
CNTTS Critical Apparatus
Covering the New Testament with 50 or more witnesses for the text. Includes free
updates as new portions are published. Available first quarter of 2006.
New Testament Peshitta Collection
Features a new translation by Janet Magiera, plus glosses, a new lexicon and
morphological tags. Available second quarter of 2006.
Exegetical Dictionary of the New Testament
Horst Balz & Gerhard Schneider
Landmark work provides a guide to word usage, in-depth explanation of
significant words and a grouping of words related by root and meaning.
Greek Grammar of the New Testament and Other Early
Christian Literature
Friedrich Blass, Albert Debrunner & Robert W. Funk
Considered by many to be the standard Greek grammar, this volume places Biblical
language in the cultural context of Hellenistic Greek and classical norms.
The Text of the Earliest New Testament Greek Manuscripts
Philip W. Comfort & David P. Barrett
Texts of all the earliest New Testament Greek manuscripts found to date are
provided with accuracy and superb documentation.
A Primer of Biblical Greek
N. Clayton Croy
A solid introduction used extensively in colleges and seminaries.
Theological Dictionary of the New Testament (Abridged)
Gerhard Kittel & Gerhard Friedrich, editors, abridged by Geoffrey W. Bromiley
The one-volume edition of the classic theological dictionary focuses on Biblical
usage and makes New Testament insights more accessible.
A Greek-English Lexicon, 9th Revised Edition
Henry George Liddell, Robert Scott, Henry Stuart Jones & Robert McKenzie
The most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of classical Greek provides
invaluable help for word studies. Available second quarter of 2006.
Vocabulary of the Greek New Testament
James H. Moulton & George Milligan
Reprinted many times, Vocabulary of the Greek New Testament provides the
background of words, based largely on ancient Greek papyri of the period.
Available first quarter of 2006.
Grieschisch-deutsches Taschenwörterbuch zum Neuen
Testament, 8th Edition
Erwin Preuschen
Basic vocabulary and specific constructions of the New Testament.
Grammar of Palestinian Jewish Aramaic
William Barron Stevenson
An important resource for New Testament and Talmudic studies giving a
traditional introduction to the language. Available first quarter of 2006.
New Testament Greek Manuscripts
Reuben Swanson
Presents all the known variants in Greek to the texts of various New Testament
books. Price includes future books in this series. Available first quarter of
2006.
Practical Grammar for Classical Hebrew, 2nd Edition
Jacob Weingreen
A valuable introduction to classical Hebrew, this volume includes many examples
helpful for students and scholars. Available second quarter of 2006.
Biblical Greek
Maximilian Zerwick, translated by Joseph Smith
Written to encourage ministers to consult the original Greek, with examples and
particular attention to syntax. Available first quarter of 2006.