The most popular linux alternative is xiphos, which is both free and open source. The programs user interface is built with qt framework, which makes it run on. The steps listed here are for ubuntu linux or linux mint but may also work on other linux distributions. New king james version is a leading bible translation that remains faithful to the original languages and the heritage of the kjv, yet is highly readable. Below youll find a list of features that you will discover helps make. It includes bible desktop, a free desktop based bible study tool. Weve been working with the good folks at esword bible software to integrate our library of hundreds of thousands of free audio sermons directly into the newest version of one of the most popular free bible study software esword for windows and mac.
This document is a collection of catholic bibles and other modules for use in the esword program. Well, thanks to a special deal with codeweavers, you can get a 25% discount off their crossover product to allow esword to work on linux and on the macintosh. How to install esword in linux using wine tentmaker. So, i understand you can run esword in linux with winehq or something like that, but what im wondering is if i do so will it retain all of my downloads bibles, commentaries, etc. Esword is available for a free bible study for the pc and also available for the apple mac, ipad and iphone. The steps and results may be slightly different depending on what linux distribution you are using. Bible desktop bible desktop is a java application, currently at version 1. The sword of the lord with an electronic edge has been the standard electronic bible available as freeware to anyone with a computer. Esword is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to get to know the bible better, whether you are reading from a devotional, historical, critical, or literary standpoint. Bpbible a great program which includes a unique proximity search. If that doesnt suit you, our users have ranked 42 alternatives to esword and seven of them are available for linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement.
If this is the case, you should delete each of esword bottles using the or minus key at the bottom and then perform a fresh install of esword as per the instructions in the first tip on this page. Esword also offers more than other free bible software including theword, crosswires sword project, onlinebible, xiphos, bibletime, alkitab, and bibleanalyzer. None of the documentation for esword has either a screenshot, or instructions for installingrunning it on react os, or even a mention that it has been run on react os. Esword is a free bible program you can download online. If you do, probably you are having some problem in installing a better bible software. Lets start by exploring the different windows in the interface. I highly doubt that esword would make it into the default application set of linux mint as not everyone would appreciate it although i dont see why its not in the default repo edit ahhh it is dependent on a windows os so you have to use wine, now i. Ive been able to convert the windows edition to work on a linux system with the use of a few programs. Im in the process of asking the author of esword rick meyers if he is interested in making his bible software package portable or alternately, if hes aware of any way to make it to be portable if he replies in a positive vein, i will keep yall updated on that.
Previous versions used the bbl file extension instead updated. Xiphos is a bible study tool written for linux, unix, and windows using gtk, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from the sword project and elsewhere. But dont know about wine and how to get the word on ubuntu. You are on your way to new depths of discovery and understanding of gods word.
It is opensource software, and available freeofcharge to all. Attempted to install it but received the following error. The berean bible study library includes 3 of the most popular bible study resources for esword. They have many of the same features as their proprietary counterparts, yet they are available. The bblx file extension is mainly known to be associated with the esword application which is used to study christian bible the bblx file contains esword bible data and this format is used since version 9. Well, most of us who cannot afford to buy real good bible softwares, we go to esword. Esword does have the king james bible as well as many additional modules. The main toolbar and main menu the main menu and main toolbar contain all of. Currently we regularly test on windows, linux and macos x, but it ought to work on solaris and other places where jdk 1. Esword also has a number of premium bible versions you can pay a small fee for. Until a few days ago i didnt know anything about linux, but i decided to get into it because i want to be rid of win 7 before the updates expire. Bible analyzer is a free, crossplatform, bible study software program developed to aid believers in the reading, study, and defense of the holy scriptures. There are many fine articles on the internet where linux users can learn how to download and use esword.
Esword esword is a bible study app that supports features like integrated editor, search, reference library and more. Bibletime bibletime is a powerful cross platform bible study tool. With these bible softwares, you can read, watch, listen, and share on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop computer. Also is included an application to convert old bbl modules to new bblx modules.
The fact that esword is free is just one of the blessings and does not speak of the quality of the software. This tutorial explains how to install esword in linux using wine. Alternatives to esword for linux with any license xiphos. Put the tentmaker esword cd in your computer if its not already. Playonlinux will allow you to play your favorite games on linux easily. Articles bible matters blog books dew magazine faq inspirationals. By the addition of 50 special bible words and the use of 100 words listed as giving most help in the reading of english verse, this number has been increased to for the purpose of putting the bible into basic.
Crossover allows you to run windows programs without a windows operating system, which makes this solution different from popular virtual platforms, such as. The sword project is the crosswire bible societys free bible software project. Thanks to codeweavers, you can now run esword bible study software on mac and linux with the same functionality it has on windows computers. Bible in worldwide english bwe bishops bible tbb toc.
Puppy linux discussion forum view topic esword bible. How to open and convert files with bblx file extension. Go bible is a free bible viewer application for java mobile phones j2me midp 1. From this screen you will be able to access all the features of esword. We are also a resource pool to other bible societies that cant afford or dont feel its their place to maintain a quality programming staff in house. Greetings all, did a biblesupport site search for running esword on linux, but stuffs a bit old after the first hit. Features include, easily search for a word, words, or phrase with a handy suggestion box, plus several advanced searching capabilities. The problem is, so far, people find it hard to integrate window based softwares to linux, in our case ubuntu. If you are looking for commands makeuseof is having some list of linux commands. Its purpose is to create crossplatform opensource tools covered by the gnu. The following steps only apply if you are using the tentmaker esword cd. While there are many commercial bible study programs available, there are also several very excellent free and opensource bible study applications. When you launch esword for the first time, you will see a screen that looks something like this. Xiphos formerly known as gnomesword is a bible study tool written for linux, unix, and windows under the gnome toolkit, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from the sword project and elsewhere.
Bibletime is a completely free bible study program. It is designed to work on a windows operating system with an option for an apple operating system download. Esword is a bible study computer software package created by rick meyers and developed for microsoft windows. Esword has dozens of free bible downloads in many different languages. This program allows you to create gobible bibles through bblx modules from esword. The crosswire bible society is an organization with the purpose to sponser and provide a place for engineers and others to come and collaborate on free, opensource projects aimed at furthing the kingdom of our god.
There are both screenshots, and documentation on how to install and use esword for both linux and mac os x. On 64bit flavors of debian and some ubuntu variants, first open a terminal and run sudo dpkg add. This basic installation includes the king james bible and the king james with strongs numbers study. The fact that esword is free is just one of the blessings and does not speak of the quality of the app.
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