PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app

PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app

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PARALLEL PLUS: Professional-Grade Bible Study for Serious Scholars

Go beyond the surface with up to 8 parallel versions and unabridged Greek and Hebrew lexicons. Designed for pastors and lay leaders seeking deep scriptural clarity without the distraction of commentary.

Publisher

The Bible Works

Category

Books

Downloads

597K+

User Rating

4.9/5

Total Ratings

11K+

Locales

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Deep Study Visualized

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Parallel Plus Bible study app interface showing Acts 1 in NIV ESV and NLT parallel columns

Parallel Plus Bible study app interface showing Acts 1 in NIV ESV and NLT parallel columns

Parallel Plus app displaying a verse study and word study menu over multiple Bible versions

Parallel Plus app displaying a verse study and word study menu over multiple Bible versions

Parallel Plus Bible app interface showing parallel version comparison and Greek word parsing

Parallel Plus Bible app interface showing parallel version comparison and Greek word parsing

Parallel Bible versions and Greek word study results for pneuma in the Parallel Plus app

Parallel Bible versions and Greek word study results for pneuma in the Parallel Plus app

A screenshot of the Parallel Plus app displaying a parallel Bible view and a detailed Hebrew word study for Genesis 1.

A screenshot of the Parallel Plus app displaying a parallel Bible view and a detailed Hebrew word study for Genesis 1.

Parallel Plus Bible study app showing Genesis 1 across multiple versions and a Hebrew word study search

Parallel Plus Bible study app showing Genesis 1 across multiple versions and a Hebrew word study search

Screen for selecting and toggling various English Bible translations like NIV ESV and NASB

Screen for selecting and toggling various English Bible translations like NIV ESV and NASB

Parallel Plus Bible study app interface showing Genesis 1 in five parallel columns including English translations and Hebrew text

Parallel Plus Bible study app interface showing Genesis 1 in five parallel columns including English translations and Hebrew text

Parallel Plus Bible study app showing side by side comparison of Acts chapter 1 in multiple English translations and Greek.

Parallel Plus Bible study app showing side by side comparison of Acts chapter 1 in multiple English translations and Greek.

Scholar-Grade Biblical Exegesis

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 597K+ users.

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8-Column Parallel Comparison

Analyze up to 8 versions simultaneously to catch linguistic nuances and translation differences with minimal eye movement.

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Original Language Lexicons

Deepen your study with integrated, unabridged Greek and Hebrew resources, including Thayer, BDB, and Schleusner lexicons.

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Advanced Verse Analysis

Master the text with color-coded parsings, grammatical translation tips, and word family cross-references for precise exegesis.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 597K+ people who love this app.

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"Parallel Plus is indispensable for my weekly sermon prep. The ability to view the original Greek alongside eight different versions without flipping pages is a game-changer for my research. It’s like having a theological library in my pocket."

Dr. Marcus T., Senior Pastor
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"Finally, an app that doesn't tell me what to think but gives me the tools to study for myself. The word study features and the clean, parallel layout on my iPad make my deep-dive study sessions the highlight of my day."

Deborah L., Bible Study Leader

About the app

Everything you need to know about PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app.

Description

The PARALLEL PLUS® Bible-study app is for pastors, lay leaders, and others actively seeking a deeper understanding of the Scriptures. PARALLEL: up to 8 columns, 190+ versions. PLUS Greek and Hebrew word studies (verse lists, unabridged Thayer/BDB/Schleusner, word families). PLUS exegetic helps (parsings, translation tips). Free, install now. EXPERIENCE IT: As you read down the column in one version, when you encounter a verse you'd like to better understand, just move your eyes left-and-right to see how other versions express that verse in its context, and then continue reading the chapter. The idea is to introduce as little eye movement as possible, so you can get into the Scriptures and stay there for a while. BIBLICAL LANGUAGES: See Hebrew and Greek in parallel with other versions. Plus tap any word to lookup the corresponding Hebrew or Greek word and its occurrences. Plus tap any verse to lookup Hebrew or Greek details in a verse: phonetics, parsings, parts of speech, translation tips. GO DEEPER: Tap any word, then tap “word study” to see: verse lists, lexical entries, and word families. Tap any verse, then tap “verse study” to see verse-at-a-time helps: color-coded parts-of-speech, word forms, phonetics, syllables, and translation tips. It also helps you find familiar Bible verses, even when you only remember a few words; enter "God so loved" in the search box and see where that phrase occurs in every Bible version in your parallel Bible. PROTESTANT, CATHOLIC: This app automatically aligns verses—by verse content—and displays corresponding verse numbers when different. COMMENTARY FREE: The act of reading versions in parallel helps readers to understand more deeply. Even without commentary. We feel this is so important that we do not include commentary in our app. LANGUAGES: Biblical Hebrew and Greek plus English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and about 50 others. ABOUT: TheBible.org is a US charitable organization (official name: The Bible Works). Its mission is helping ministers make known Christ; in support of that mission, it develops apps to help people experience more effective Scripture reading. Peter Coad leads his small team in this work. The organization's content partners include Biblica (NIV), Crossway (ESV), Lockman (NASB), and Bible League International. Parallel Plus® is a registered trademark of TheBible.org ©2025 TheBible.org. All rights reserved.

Latest Version

5.3.1

Size

378.6 MB

First Released

Jan 19, 2013

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FAQ

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Everything you need to know about PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app

What is the PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app?

The PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app helps users achieve a deeper understanding of Scriptures. It provides parallel views of multiple Bible versions, including Greek and Hebrew, along with advanced word and verse study tools.

Is the PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app free to use?

Yes, the PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app is free to install. Users can download and begin using its features without charge.

How does the PARALLEL PLUS app help with Scripture understanding?

The PARALLEL PLUS app allows users to read up to eight Bible versions side-by-side, facilitating comparison. It also offers Greek and Hebrew word studies and exegetical helps for deeper analysis.

Does the PARALLEL PLUS app support original biblical languages?

Yes, the PARALLEL PLUS app supports original biblical languages. It displays Hebrew and Greek in parallel with other versions and provides detailed word and verse studies for these languages.

How do I perform a word study in the PARALLEL PLUS app?

To perform a word study in the PARALLEL PLUS app, tap any word in the text, then select "word study." This displays verse lists, lexical entries, and word families related to that specific word.

Can I compare different Bible versions in the PARALLEL PLUS app?

Yes, the PARALLEL PLUS app allows users to compare up to eight Bible versions simultaneously in parallel columns. This feature enables quick visual comparison of how different versions express a verse.

What languages are available in the PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app?

The PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app offers Biblical Hebrew and Greek, alongside English, French, German, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and approximately 50 other languages.

Does PARALLEL PLUS include commentaries?

No, the PARALLEL PLUS app does not include commentaries. The developers believe that reading versions in parallel encourages deeper understanding without external commentary.

Can I search for specific phrases in the PARALLEL PLUS app?

Yes, the PARALLEL PLUS app allows users to search for specific phrases. Entering a phrase like "God so loved" in the search box reveals its occurrences across all parallel Bible versions.

Who developed the PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app?

The PARALLEL PLUS Bible-study app was developed by TheBible.org, a US charitable organization. Peter Coad leads the team in this work.