Best Bible Study App For Hebrew And Greek?

[Matthew J. Tandy]

I am looking for a great app for scripture study, especially one that has split-screen/side-by-side comparisons of versions. More specifically, it must have the BHS (biblia hebraica stuttgartensia) with full parsing ability, morphology, lexical data, etc. I just don't carry around my Zondervan's Reader's Hebrew bible much anymore because I don't carry any paper scriptures to church, and using a basic BHS is difficult due to rare words and word forms. So parsing is essential.

Currently, I am looking at two main choices: Logos for Android (http://www.logos.com/android), and Olive Tree Software (http://www.olivetree.com/). Bible Works does not seem to have an Android app, so is not in the running.

Olive Tree has an impressive array of features, a clean interface, an astounding amount of integrated study and note features, as well as just about every lexicon and bible version known to man. It seems to be an up and coming player. I am leaning towards this.

Logos is tried and true. I don't have a Logos account, so I am not worried about keeping licenses in place, but I did use it a fair amount at BYU. It's Android app I fear is somewhat underdeveloped, but it would be able to accomplish what I need. To be honest, I would be happy if my old DSS (Dead Sea Scroll) software from BYU had an android app, as having those tossed in for study and learning is always a plus.

Anyway, does anyone have experience with the Android versions of these? Anyone have recommendations?

* The Greek aspect is less important, I am just starting to dip my toe into biblical Greek.

[Darren10]

Is this thread from Matthew J. Tandy? Who's Matthew J. Tandy?

Edited March 28, 2013 by Darren10

[Matthew J. Tandy]

Heh, Darren, it's true I don't post much anymore. I figure two people from the same (former) ward is too much.;-) Since I got you to the board, I figure you are my proxy.:-D

Let me add some discussion on the church's app. While the Gospel Library for Android is decent and stable, I am constantly frustrated with it. There is no split window option. I cannot have a manual up on one side of my screen and a scripture on another. I can't even do tabs (which is good WITH split windows, but not as good AS split windows). There are no share functions, so I cannot send notes from my study by email or facebook, etc. I cannot double highlight (ie, highlight the first 3/4 of a verse with one note, the last 3/4 with another) without it created all sorts of bugs because it was not intended to be part of it. I cannot place a more comprehensive JST compilation (such as by Wayment) in a side window with auto scroll-matching. Forget Hebrew. And while the study aids such as maps and photos are improved, the Bible Dictionary is still woefully inadequate when it comes to historical issues (good on theology though). When I am at church using Gospel Library, I feel crippled, being used to a broad range of materials. And sadly, I don't see the church adding NRSV or other versions anytime soon either.

What I personally think would be a great use of church resources in technology is to create a partnership with Logos, Accordance, and Olive Tree to have our scriptures uploaded as an option, as well as our study notes, guides, etc. Probably would not happen due to certain prejudices against LDS, but hey, worth a shot.

Edited March 30, 2013 by Matthew J. Tandy

[Matthew J. Tandy]

Weekend bump.

[maklelan]

I use Logos and Accordance on my iPhone, but I know there's no Android app for Accordance (although they will be releasing a PC version this year). I find Logos slower and less intuitive than Accordance. I've never tried Olive Tree's mobile app.