FAQs / Feedback
1. Can't install the latest BLB app or it crashes on start up?
2. How do I get a help from BLB staff?
3. iOS 11
4. Changes from HCSB to CSB
5. Why the brackets in the KJV?
6. iOS 9
7. How to Bookmark Chapters and Verses
8. iPad Pro split-screen
9. Issues accessing BLB app online content on older iPhones?
10. iOS 10
11. Bookmark folder ordering
12. New Interlinear
13. Red text in Verse Tap Menu "Internet connection"
14. Revision 2.70 - font size applies to study resources
15. How do I access commentaries?
16. Purchased a new device, how to transfer my saved data
17. iOS 12
18. Update 2.71.1 build 1632 - bug fix navigating to Genesis
19. Inline footnotes [fn] now available
20. TSK issues, quits after updating, KJV and other Bibles appear to only be online....
21. Backup issues with revision 2.20 - HOW TO RESOLVE - Please Read
22. What do the footnotes [fn] in the NJKV [New King James Version] mean?
23. What do the footnotes [fn] in the NLT [New Living Translation] mean?
24. Listening to the Audio Bible in the BLB app
25. iOS 3 to iOS 4.2
26. How to clear the "New Features" Introduction screens
27. Enabling audio delivery on your device over a celluar connection
28. How to turn OFF the BLB Audio playing in the background
29. iOS 4.3 to iOS 5.x
30. Update revision 2.50
31. Why are some verses missing?
32. Notes view scrolling issue
33. Old Testament book name listing on iPhone 6
34. WLC formatting
35. Paragraph symbol (¶) in the Bible text
36. Important notice to BLB HD users; its time to switch to the new universal BLB app!
37. Updated your BLB app? Always reset to start fresh.
38. Daily Bible Reading leap year issue - corrected in 2.02
39. Can I purchase one of the copyright Bibles so I can use it locally?
40. New verse support added to top-center-navigation in revision 2.03
41. NET or other Bibles issues - How to resolve
42. Daily Reading Plan progress check off - corrected in 2.31
43. Foreign language Bibles issues
44. Update revision 2.51 - stuck on loading screen
45. Ray Stedman's audio and text resources
46. Before installing the next update protect your BLB data (notes, bookmarks, highlights)
47. Over a period of time why does my BLB app shut down or one of its features stop working?
48. Search results options -Quick View
49. My iPhone/Pad crashes after updating, how to I get the BLB app to work again?
50. How do I turn off background music when listening to audio Bible?
51. iOS 8
52. Verse number in the upper left corner does not go away
53. RVR60 bug in revision 2.70 build 1609
54. How do I find my iPhone/iTouch/iPad crash logs so I can submit them to iTunes for BLB review?
55. What do the extra 'words' preceeding various verses in the Psalm 119 mean?
56. How do I "reset" my device (resetting iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad)
57. How do I reset the BLB app running on my device?
58. In version 1.x what is the difference between "Local" and "Online" searching?
59. What does the preference option "auto lock" do?
60. When playing audio commentaries and my device goes to sleep it stops playing the commentary
61. Why can't I download every Bible version available?
62. Why does the Concordance / Interlinear Table only display the KJV and NASB text?
63. Why does my BLB app suddenly shut down or stop working?
64. Why am I getting update notices for Youngs Literal Translation (YNG)?
65. Search against foreign language (Chinese/Russian) Bibles - addressed in 2.02
66. Why is the app not locking to lansdcape mode when I set the preference?
67. Why does the Greek text appear to cut off decending characters?
68. Why does the NIV text appear different?
69. Why is Ephesians 2:17 ( NASB) in all caps (ie. small caps)?
70. What to the up and down arrows in the Concordance / Interlinear mean?
71. Where is the clipboard for the BLB app?
72. The top header/navigation bar has disappeared, how do I get it back?
73. What is the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge?
74. What is the Version Comparision option?
75. What is the List Commentaries option?
76. What is the Dictionaries option?
77. What is the Concordance/Interlinear?
78. What is the difference between Strong's Concordance vs. Lexicon?
79. What are Interlinear Bibles?
80. Why does the TSK use the King James Version?
81. How do I access the Greek Lexicon for definitions?
82. Where are the BLB iPhone\iPod Touch and iPad App User Manuals online?
83. Want to change the verse numbers because they are too light?
84. Please explain what the iPad app icons do.
85. Please explain "The selected passage does not exist in the current Bible translation."
86. What is the Morphological Greek New Testament (mGNT)?
87. Please explain what the iPhone app icons do.
88. Please explain how I can access the audio commentaries and sermons on the iPhone app.
89. How do I only use WiFi for listening to the BLB audio on my iPhone?
90. How do I play BLB audio commentaries on my iPad and iPhone?
91. How do I stop playing BLB audio Bible background music on my iPhone/iPad?
92. How do I enable/disable parallel Bible reading mode
93. How do I view PARSE and the TENSE of words?
94. How do I improve the History feature response time?
95. How do I change Bible versions?
96. How do I manually keep track of my daily Bible reading progress?
97. How do I copy-n-paste from commentaries, concordance or a dictionary?
98. How to I paste verse text into the notepad?
99. How do I paste into my notes?
100. How do I copy-n-paste more than one verse at a time?
101. How do I highlight a verse?
102. How do I rename one of the color scheme names used for highlighting?
103. How do I highlight a portion of a verse?
104. How do I use bookmarks?
105. How can I turn on the strongs numbers in the Bible text?
106. How do I view the Strongs information?
107. How can I read the Bible in "Full Screen" mode?
108. How do I enlarge the font, can I use pinch gesturing?
109. How do I get rid of the line in the middle of the Bible text?
110. How do I remove a black bar highlighting 'verse x' on the top left of the screen on the Bible text?
111. How do I backup my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
112. How do I restore my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
113. How do I share my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
114. How do I restore from the iCloud on to a different device?
115. How can I donate to support the Blue Letter Bible?
116. How can I manage BLB app data on my device?
117. iPhone/iPod Touch user manual for how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data
118. iPad user manual for how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data
119. Is there a BLB app for Android devices?
120. Is there a BLB app for Kindle devices?
1. Can't install the latest BLB app or it crashes on start up?
You may have a corrupted insta...
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You may have a corrupted install of the BLB app on your device. Please follow these steps;
* First, review the FAQ's to see if your question can be answered
* Reset Your Device: See "How do I "reset" my device (resetting iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad)
* Reset the BLB app: See "How do I reset the BLB app running on my device"
* Delete the app from your device and reinstall a FRESH NEW copy from iTunes
* Contact us through the app's feedback form or from the web
2. How do I get a help from BLB staff?
Please Help us Help you.
1) S...
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Please
Help us Help you.
1)
Send Diagnostics Usage data for app crash:
* Open Settings app
* Go to Privacy, then Diagnostics & Usage
* Select Diagnostics & Usage Data
* Locate the log for the BLB reports
* Enable Share With App Developers
* Developers will receive crash reports in order to fix
2)
Submitting comments through a feedback form on our support site or from within the iPhone/iPad app please
triple check your email address and make sure it is correct.
If you do not do this before submitting the form, you may not receive a reply if your email address has been entered incorrectly.We simply have no way of contacting you other than your email address you provide us. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
3. iOS 11
iOS 11 update appears to have ...
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iOS 11 update appears to have affected a number of things in the app.
* How the app aligns to verse passages
* Search input phrases in quotes for exact phrases
BLB 2.65 has RELEASED from iTunes
This revision of the BLB app was prepared for iOS 11 as well as other enhancements and bug fixes. Please take the time to install the update.
The ministry thanks you for your prayers and patience.
Thank you
4. Changes from HCSB to CSB
Please know that the publisher...
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Please know that the publishers of the HCSB have updated the text of the HCSB and created a new translation called the CSB (Christian Standard Bible). The older HCSB has thus been removed from being available as a downloadable Bible translation based on instructions from the publisher and replaced with the CSB. For the full text of this change from HCSB to CSB please read;
https://www.blueletterbible.org/help/hcsb_2017.cfm
If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact us.
5. Why the brackets in the KJV?
The words in brackets represen...
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The words in brackets represent words in italics in the reference Cambridge edition. The Cambridge edition copyright is held by the Queen of England.
The Blue Letter Bible has not made alterations to this text in anyway. The original translators added the words in italics as an aid to understanding for the English reader.
If you should have any questions regarding the KJV text used in the app or on the main website please don't hesitate to contact the BLB ministry using the form below. A staff member will reply as soon as possible.
6. iOS 9
iOS Copy/define menu vs BLB ap...
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iOS Copy/define menu vs BLB app Copy verse option.
When you simply tap on a verse in the Bible text (not a tap and hold or a long press) then the BLB app "Verse Tap Menu" should appear. When the verse tap menu appears then tap on Copy passage option will appear along with the other verse tap features of the app.
With that said some iOS 9 users have reported that iOS "tap and hold" that should bring up the copy/define menu is not showing.
This should be addressed in revision (2.54) of the BLB app.
Always make sure you have updated to the most recent revision of the BLB app from iTunes
If you are experiencing issues please leave your feedback and a member of our staff will get back to as soon as possible.
7. How to Bookmark Chapters and Verses
The BLB app provides Bookmarki...
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The BLB app provides
Bookmarking of both
Chapters and
Verses. This is accomplished from the
Verse Tap Menu.
To
Bookmark Chapters and Verses tap on a verse in the Bible text and then tap on "
Add Bookmark" at the top of the
Verse Tap Menu.
As of revision 2.56 the Bookmark icon on the bottom toolbar provides the Manage Bookmarks feature, to organize bookmarks into folders, etc.
8. iPad Pro split-screen
In revision 2.56 while fixing ...
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In revision 2.56 while fixing the orientation lock feature in the app the split-screen capabilities for iPad Pro devices had become disable.
Our apologizes for disabling this feature as it should be re-enabled in the very next release. We simply ask for your prayers and patience until the next release.
9. Issues accessing BLB app online content on older iPhones?
If you are running the BLB app...
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If you are running the BLB app on an
older (less than iOS 7) iOS device and encountering issues ('domain is restricted') with BLB online content it may be because of the
SHA1 certificates which expired at the end of 2015.
This is because Apple didn't have the newer SHA256 Thawte CA installed on older versions (less than iOS 7) of iOS.
To resolve this please copy the following link and open it from a browser on your older iOS device to install the newer certificate.
https://blb.org/certs/thawte.pem
For more information on SHA1 please see the following link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SHA-1
10. iOS 10
For those experiencing crashin...
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For those experiencing crashing conditions with IOS 10, please install the latest revision of the app from the iTunes App store which addresses the crash condition as well as adding new features.
11. Bookmark folder ordering
As of revision 2.71, the bookm...
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As of revision 2.71, the bookmarks feature of the app along with the notes and highlights now permit you to order as you desire by using the "Edit" button in the upper right corner of the app.
The Bookmark folders were automatically reordered during the update in their display and may appear out of order from the previous revision.
However you can now select the "
Edit" button from the upper right corner and simply drag a bookmark folder to a position in the list that you'd like.
A solution is being developed (currently in development) to provide you with options to sort order the bookmarks folders either by folder title alphabetically or by your choice of order (using the "Edit" button).
If you could be patient until the next release t would be of beneficial to you. If you should have other questions please don't hesitate to contact the ministry.
12. New Interlinear
New Interlinear
The new Inter...
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New Interlinear
The new Interlinear format matches more closely that of the main BLB web site mobile responsiveness interface. This provides a more consistent interface of information across platforms.
Strong's and Concordance
The Strong's and Concordance information appears when you tapped on a verse in the Bible text and then select the
"Interlinear/Concordance" from the Verse Tap Menu.
tap here for a sample image
From there
as you tap on the individual Strong's numbers within the view you will find the Outline of Biblical Usage, Strong's Definitions, Lexicon information and Concordance information as you scroll.
Hebrew/Greek Pronunciation
Pronunciations are heard when tapping on the speaker icon.
Lastly the font size set in the BLB app now carries over to the Interlinear to help make it more readable on smaller screens.
13. Red text in Verse Tap Menu "Internet connection"
In revision 2.70 build 1609 at...
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In revision 2.70 build 1609 at the top of the Verse Tap Menu there is red lettered text
*Requires internet connection
This is
only meant to inform you that you need to have an internet connection for the various verse tap menu items that have a star (“*”) by them.
It does NOT indicate a failure with your internet connection.
The ministry apologies for any inconvenience this has caused people.
If you haven't done so please update to the most recent revision of the app that corrects for this issue.
tap here to open iTunes
14. Revision 2.70 - font size applies to study resources
Your selected default font-siz...
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Your selected default font-size now applies to study resources.
If for example the commentaries font are too small then increase your app's default font size.
15. How do I access commentaries?
The BLB app provides Commentar...
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The BLB app provides
Commentaries of both
Audio/Video and
Text. This is accomplished from the
Verse Tap Menu.
To access
commentaries tap on a verse in the Bible text and then locate the "
Study" section at the top of the
Verse Tap Menu.
16. Purchased a new device, how to transfer my saved data
Use the app's built in backup/...
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Use the app's built in backup/restore feature to transfer all of your BLB app data to your new device.
Preferences (looks like a gear) > Backup/Restore Options
Old device
* Launch the BLB app from your current iDevice
* Preferences > Backup/Restore Options
* Backup to iCloud now
* Now all of your BLB app data from that device is stored on the iCloud
New device
* Launch the BLB app from your new iDevice
* Preferences > Backup/Restore Options
* View ALL iCloud Backups
* Select the most recent (should be at the top of the list) pull down to refresh the view
* Tap on the selected Backup (make sure to set your "Restore Options")
* Thats it, the new or alternate device now has all of your BLB app data
17. iOS 12
BLB Audio
If audio only works...
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BLB Audio
If audio only works when the app open in the foreground screen unlocked OR when the phone is unmuted.
Restart your iPhone (Apple Support page)
Quits on Manage Bibles
Screenshots
Backup BLB app data
* Tap Preferences (gear on toolbar) > Backup / Restore Options
* Backup to the iCloud - saves all BLB data to iCloud
Delete the BLB app from your device
* Tap and hold BLB icon on your device screen until it wiggles
* Tap on the little X next to the BLB app to delete app
Download fresh BLB from iTunes
iTunes Store
Restore BLB backup data from iCloud
* Tap Preferences > Backup / Restore Options
* View ALL backups on the iCloud
* Select and restore your BLB app data
18. Update 2.71.1 build 1632 - bug fix navigating to Genesis
A bug was reported with the to...
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A bug was reported with the top/center navigation for revision 2.71.1 build 1632 which is preventing you from navigating to chapters in the book of Genesis as you tap on the top navigation.
We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you. The issue has been resolved and an update has been released. Thank you for your continued prayers and patience.
Tap on this link to go to iTunes and install the update:
iTunes App Store
19. Inline footnotes [fn] now available
The BLB as of 2.04 and newer p...
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The BLB as of 2.04 and newer provides inline footnote [fn] notation for various copyrighted online and locally installed Bible translations. To see the footnote -
tap on the [fn] notation in the verse passage.
What are they for?
These were added by the publishers to aid people in their studies. To comply with Bible publisher agreements the BLB has also now included them in the app as we do with the main website.
The various translations in which you will find the [fn] notation provide several kinds of textual footnotes: on all New Testament passages that clearly quote from the Old Testament; on cultural and historical information that may be obscure to modern readers; on variant readings in ancient manuscripts; on alternative renderings and on certain translations that depart from long-standing tradition.
20. TSK issues, quits after updating, KJV and other Bibles appear to only be online....
If KJV Bible or other Bibles d...
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If KJV Bible or other Bibles do not appear properly installed on your device and you are running iOS 5.0.1 or later its likely due to iOS cache cleaning kicking in where iOS attempts to reclaim space on your device by cleaning up certain directories.
Unfortunately as a result Bibles can be deleted from the device because of this and cause crashing.This was addressed. However if you are experiencing this issue then removing and re-installing the app will resolve this issue. It would be
prudent to first perform a backup of your BLB app data using the BLB app preference Backup/Restore options feature to protect your notes, preferences, highlights, bookmarks, etc...
Backing up to the iCloud would be the fastest and easiest way. You can also backup locally. In either case please see the user manua.
We are working to improve this situation on the next revision yet to be released.
21. Backup issues with revision 2.20 - HOW TO RESOLVE - Please Read
Revision 2.20 will fail to per...
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Revision 2.20 will fail to perform a backup and likely crash the app
unless you have ENABLED the Audio Delivery settings option.
This was corrected in 2.21 - please update to the latest.
For those running 2.20 to correct for this (ie. so you can backup) please follow these steps;
* Tap on "Preferences"
* Tap on "Other Settings"
* See on Audio Delivery option
* Tap on "Audio Uses Cellular Data" and turn it ON
* Now you should be able to back up
* If you do NOT intend for the BLB app to use Audio on your Cellular data plan, be sure to turn this option "Uses Cellular Data" OFF.
FYI: The Backup step failed because the Audio Delivery setting was not initialized. We are sorry if this has caused any inconvenience with the app backup. Until the next revision is released
we simply ask for your prayers and patience.
22. What do the footnotes [fn] in the NJKV [New King James Version] mean?
These notations are meant to i...
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These notations are meant to identify the original manuscript source of Bible passages. According to the NKJV preface:
Where significant variations occur in the New Testament Greek Manuscripts, textual notes are classified as follows:
NU-TextThese variations from the traditional text generally represent the Alexandrian or Egyptian type of text [the oldest, but sometimes questioned text]. They are found in the Critical Text published in the Twenty-sixth edition of the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament (N) and in the United Bible Society's third edition (U), hence the acronym "NU-text."
M-TextThis symbol indicates points of variation in the Majority Text from the traditional text [a consensus of most Greek manuscripts]. It should be noted that M stands for whatever reading is printed in the published Greek New Testament According to the Majority Text, whether supported by overwhelming, strong, or only a divided majority textual tradition.
23. What do the footnotes [fn] in the NLT [New Living Translation] mean?
The BLB now provides inline [f...
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The BLB now provides inline [fn] notation for the NLT.
These were added by the publisher to aid people in their studies, the NLT has several kinds of textual footnotes: on all New Testament passages that clearly quote from the Old Testament; on cultural and historical information that may be obscure to modern readers; on variant readings in ancient manuscripts; on alternative renderings (these are prefaced with the word "Or"); and on certain translations that depart from long-standing tradition.
24. Listening to the Audio Bible in the BLB app
Enabling the listen to the Bib...
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Enabling the
listen to the Bible on the BLB app is accomplished by first
tapping a verse from the Bible reading.
After a verse is tapped the "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the "
Start Audio Bible" feature.
Please note the BLB app provides audio Bible listening when using various Bibles (ie. KJV, NKJV, NLT, RVR, etc) translations while connected to the Internet. The list of available audio Bibles in the app matches the main website. Make sure you have installed the latest revision of the app to stay current.
*Revision 2.10 and later also allow you to
listen to audio Commentaries as well as
Greek/Hebrew pronunciations in the Concordance/Interlinear -> BLB Lexicon.
25. iOS 3 to iOS 4.2
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We love to create and provide Bible content and technology for everyone, but sometimes technology must move on to support newer devices. With the release of 2.20 we will no longer be able to support Apple devices including the 1st generation iPhone, the iPhone 3G, and the 1st and 2nd generation iPod Touch. We would have liked to continue supporting older devices, but with the release of iPhone 5, Apple has updated their developer tool kit. With that we cannot support older Apple devices and operating systems while still building new features and releasing new updates.
This also means we will not be able to continue to support any device running iOS 3 up to iOS 4.2. Any device not on the above list running at least iOS 4.3 should upgrade to iOS 5 if possible or later to continue to receive app updates. At this time we will support iOS 4.3, iOS 5 & iOS 6 and any later updates to Apple's iOS.
26. How to clear the "New Features" Introduction screens
The New Features Introduction ...
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The New Features Introduction screens that appear the first time you start up the BLB app revision is meant to be swiped across the images from left to right. As you swipe the various new features screen shots and descriptions appear.
When you have swiped through all of the screens the Bible text will appear and the introduction screen will not appear again.
If you would like to opt out of viewing the New Features Introduction Screens, tap on "Skip" located at the bottom right hand corner of the screen.
27. Enabling audio delivery on your device over a celluar connection
In order to listen to BLB audi...
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In order to listen to BLB audio (audio Bible, audio commentaries and Greek/Hebrew pronunciations) over a cellular data connection please ensure the following is set correctly;
• The BLB app provides an option in the Preferences (tap on the gear icon on the bottom toolbar) -> Other Settings -> Audio Delivery;
Enabling this setting to allow for your iPhone/iPad to receive data over cellular for audio from the BLB app.
• Please make sure that your Apple Settings is enabled correctly for cellular data being enabled for the BLB app.
Under your iPhone's "Settings", "Cellular Data" there is a setting labeled "Use Cellular Data For:". Make sure that the BLB is turned "On".
28. How to turn OFF the BLB Audio playing in the background
The app was designed to allow ...
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The app was designed to allow for the audio Bible to be played even when the device is in sleep mode (ie. the screen goes blank). This was done to allow for battery saving mode while being able to enjoy the audio.
Follow these steps to get back to the BLB app running in the background and playing the audio Bible so you can turn it OFF;
* Unlock your device from sleep mode
* Double tap on the Apple device home button (round button on the bottom of your device)
* This brings up the apps running on your device that are either waiting to run again or are actively running in the background like the BLB app playing the audio
* Swipe left or right to locate the BLB app then tap on the app
* Now from the BLB app find the media player controls which should be showing in the upper portion of the app.
* Now simply tap the play/pause button on the left of the media player or on the right power button to disable the player.
29. iOS 4.3 to iOS 5.x
We love to create and provide ...
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We love to create and provide Bible content and technology for everyone, but sometimes technology must move on to support newer devices. With the release of 2.50 we are no longer be developing applications to support Apple devices running older operating systems while still building new features and releasing new updates.
Any device NOT running at least iOS 6.0 should upgrade to iOS 6 if possible or later to continue to receive BLB app updates. At this time we will support iOS 6 and any later updates to Apple's iOS.
Can I still install the BLB app on my older device -
YES!
BLB 2.43 will still be available in the iTunes App Store to install on your iOS device if its running iOS 4.3 to iOS 5.x. Apple's store knows which revision of the BLB app can install on your device automatically. The same is true for devices running < iOS 4.3, BLB 2.20 is available.
30. Update revision 2.50
In revision 2.50 of the BLB ap...
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In revision 2.50 of the BLB app internal data structure changed along with what Bibles came
pre-installed.
The NET can still be downloaded from Manage Bibles.
When updating from a previous revision "some" have experienced Bibles not being functional - especially some online Bibles, or the app quit.
How to resolve;
1) 1st try "
pull-to-refresh" in Manage Bibles to view all Bibles
2)
RESET the BLB app and ALL others apps suspended on your device
* To reset the BLB
* Double tap on the device home button
* Tap and swipe upwards to remove the app from memory
* Do the same for all other suspended apps
3)
RESET your device
* Tap and hold on top power/sleep button until the Apple logo appears
* Then release and allow the device to reset
Still experiencing issues starting up?
4) Then
DELETE the app and reinstall fresh
31. Why are some verses missing?
Due to differences in the manu...
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Due to differences in the manuscripts from which Bibles across the centuries have been translated, there are a number of discrepancies between different groups of translations. Depending on which version one is accustomed to, it may appear as if other translations add or remove passages from Scripture. This is not the case in any intentional sense, as the translators base their translation decisions on the manuscript from which they translate.
For more information on these matters please see the
Bible Versions Differences page on the Blue Letter Bible site.
32. Notes view scrolling issue
Some have observed the BLB not...
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Some have observed the BLB notes feature scrolling when the view appears making it difficult to enter text.
What you are experiencing is not actually a bug with the notes view but by design to deal with an annoying bug introduced since iOS 7. Since iOS 7, the view did not scroll automatically to the cursor as you type text because the cursor would hide under the view.
The BLB app Notes View was being affected by this behavior and not properly scrolling to the cursor. To compensate for this the app would auto-scrolls the view to reposition it for you.
Revision 2.53 of the BLB App addresses this unfortunate issue.
33. Old Testament book name listing on iPhone 6
Some Old Testament book names ...
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Some Old Testament book names appear to be missing when tapping on the top center book/chapter title on iPhone 6 devices. Why?
The BLB app when running on iPhone 6 in "Zoomed" mode wrongly interprets the device type when calculating the height of the view in portrait mode and ends up truncating the list of book names.
This has been addressed in the current development revision of the app in beta. The fix will be available in the next release.
If you turn off Zoomed mode you will find all of the OT books will show when in portrait mode. (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203073)
34. WLC formatting
In revision 2.60 of the BLB ap...
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In revision 2.60 of the BLB app you may notice the WLC (Hebrew text) rendering change.
Why was this done?
The app updated Hebrew text (WLC) rendering removing cantillation marks (which also affects accents) to improve readability because of crowding of characters that can occur as its displayed in the app.
If you should have any questions please contact us, we are here to help
35. Paragraph symbol (¶) in the Bible text
The app provides for a visual ...
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The app provides for a visual paragraph symbol (¶) in the Bible text. These symbols are inserted where the translators believe it belongs. Many Bibles printed in columnar format don't leave room for the indentations that are commonly used in books and magazines. So the mark serves to show where that subject transition likely occurs. (Both it and chapter and verse numbers are later additions to the text and exist solely for reference's sake.)
The app provides the user with the ability to disable the paragraph symbol from appearing by doing the following;
* Tap on Preferences (looks like a gear on the bottom toolbar)
* Tap on Font / Text settings
* Find the "Paragraph Markers" switch and turn it off
36. Important notice to BLB HD users; its time to switch to the new universal BLB app!
With the release of the new un...
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With the release of the new universal BLB app (1.07),
BLB HD will no longer be updated.
Backup your BLB HD app data using backup/restore. Backup files can be saved off onto a desktop computer which you can later restore from after
installing the new universal BLB.
For more information on using the backup/restore/share see FAQ's "How do I backup, restore, share..."..
37. Updated your BLB app? Always reset to start fresh.
After updating always restart/...
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After updating always restart/reset the BLB app running on your device.
* Double tapping on the home button reveals all currently suspended apps waiting to run again below the dock
* Swipe left/right until you locate the BLB icon
* To reset the BLB
* iOS 7 - swipe up
* iOS 6 or eariler tap and hold these icons until they wiggle then tap the red circle next to the BLB
The BLB app has now been removed from running and can now be restarted in a fresh new state.
38. Daily Bible Reading leap year issue - corrected in 2.02
Daily Bible Reading leap year ...
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Daily Bible Reading leap year issue in the app regarding the calendar date calculation as it pertains to leap year.
The issue was addressed in revision 2.02 of the BLB app.
39. Can I purchase one of the copyright Bibles so I can use it locally?
Not yet. However - the Blue Le...
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Not yet. However - the Blue Letter Bible is currently in beta development to allow for in-app purchases of copyrighted Bibles.
If you are a Bible publisher and want to help us in making a Bible translation available in the Blue Letter Bible app, please contact us.
40. New verse support added to top-center-navigation in revision 2.03
BLB app as of revision 2.03 pr...
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BLB app as of revision 2.03 provides verses from the top center navigation.
It must first be enabled.
To enable it go to Preferences -> Other Settings -> Enable Verses View.
Once enabled you can quickly navigate to an individual verse reference by the following steps.
* Tap on the top center book/chapter title
* Tap on a Book
* Tap on a Chapter
* Tap on a Verse
41. NET or other Bibles issues - How to resolve
If NET Bible or other Bibles d...
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If NET Bible or other Bibles do not appear properly installed on your device for use locally without Internet & you are running iOS 5.0.1 or later it could be a corrupted install or iOS cache cleaning attempting to reclaim space on your device by cleaning up certain directories.
Unfortunately as a result Bibles can be deleted from the device because of this and cause problems.If you are experiencing this issue then removing and re-installing the Bible or the entire app will resolve this issue. It would be
prudent to first perform a backup of your BLB app data using the BLB app preference Backup/Restore options feature to protect your notes, preferences, highlights, bookmarks, etc...
Backing up to the iCloud would be the fastest and easiest way. You can also backup locally. In either case please see the user manual.
Please contact us if you are experiencing this issue.
42. Daily Reading Plan progress check off - corrected in 2.31
For those who use the Daily Re...
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For those who use the Daily Reading Plan and are checking off your dates as you read them - please read on.
We have had reports of a bug which is only related to iPad devices that causes the app to quit when you check off a date an in the Daily Reading Plan. This bug was resolved it in revision 2.31. Please update your installation of the BLB app.
Thank you
43. Foreign language Bibles issues
If for any reason a foreign la...
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If for any reason a foreign language Bible that is supposed to be downloaded is
appearing as if it or others are an online Bible or is
displaying English text instead of its native language then do the following;
* Go to BLB app Preferences (bottom toolbar, right corner, looks like a gear)
* Tap on "Manage Bibles"
* Tap on the Edit button in the upper right hand corner
* Delete the foreign language Bible
* Tap the Done button in the upper right hand corner
* Re-download the foreign language Bible from the list of 'Available Downloadable Bibles'.
* The foreign language Bible should now be properly installed on your device.
44. Update revision 2.51 - stuck on loading screen
If the app is stuck with a loa...
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If the app is stuck with a loading prompt you can remove the app from memory and start it up again fresh to correct for this.
1) Reset the BLB app and ALL others apps suspended on the device, see "How do I reset the BLB app running on my device?"
* To reset the BLB
* Double tap on the device home button
* Tap and hold on BLB app icon
* Tap on the x to remove the app from memory
* Do the same for all other suspended apps
2) Resetting your device
* Tap and hold on top power/sleep button until the Apple logo appears
* Then release and allow the device to reset
If you continue to experience any problems or issues please contact the BLB staff.
45. Ray Stedman's audio and text resources
Please be aware that the Ray S...
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Please be aware that the Ray Stedman's audio and text resource are no longer available from the Blue Letter Bible.
The copyright holder requested that Ray Stedman's audio and text resources be taken down from the site. https://www.blueletterbible.org/help/raystedman.cfm
46. Before installing the next update protect your BLB data (notes, bookmarks, highlights)
The BLB provides a backup/rest...
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The BLB provides a backup/restore which permits you to
backup all of your app data. Backup files can be saved to the iCloud or off onto a desktop computer which you can then later restore from.
For more information on using the backup/restore/share see FAQ's "How do I..."
* backup my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
* restore my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
* share my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
47. Over a period of time why does my BLB app shut down or one of its features stop working?
What you may be experiencing i...
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What you may be experiencing is an issue of memory allocations in the app. There is a potential for the app to use up its allocated memory over a period of time which then affects the app's ability to function properly.
All you need to do is
reset the app for it to work properly again. This is not the same as power cycling your device.
To reset the BLB app so that is starts up in a fresh new state please see FAQ "How do I reset the BLB app..."
48. Search results options -Quick View
The search feature provides yo...
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The search feature provides you with multiple options as you tap on a verse in the search results.
* Clipboard
* Sharing
* Navigating to the passage in the Bible view
* Navigating to the Quick View which shows the content of the passage along with the other surrounding passages.
If you use the Quick View it will show you the Bible verses and when closed it will return you to the search results where you left off.
49. My iPhone/Pad crashes after updating, how to I get the BLB app to work again?
You can resolve your BLB app i...
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You can resolve your BLB app issues by performing these steps;
* Update your device iOS software from Apple to latest available
* Reset the BLB app running on your device (see FAQ "How do I reset the BLB app...")
* Contact us through the app's feedback form or from the web
* Submit crash reports through iTunes
* Delete the BLB app from your device and iTunes and re-install a new copy from iTunes
* Wait for next revision of the app
50. How do I turn off background music when listening to audio Bible?
The audio Bible content provid...
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The audio Bible content provided in the app is delivered from our Blue Letter Bible servers. This audio content is the same audio Bible content provided on our main Blue Letter Bible website. Thus the audio Bible content were all per-recorded mp3 files.
The Blue Letter Bible ministry is aware of how background music can be distracting to some in the playing of the audio Bible however at this time we do not know if or when we will be paying for another recording (ie. non-dramatic, non-music versions).
That said background music of pre-recorded mp3 files can not be turned off while listening to the Bible. If the music is distracting please choose a one of the other Bible translations we offer in audio format.
51. iOS 8
Known Issues when running on a...
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Known Issues when running on an iOS 8 device;
* Pinch gesturing NOT recognized (change Bible view font)
* Two finger tap/swipe NOT recognized (changing books)
We apologize for any inconvenience and will continue to investigate these and other issues as they are reported.
Questions/Comments, please contact us through the app's feedback form or from the support web site (https://blb.org/iPhone/)
52. Verse number in the upper left corner does not go away
The app provides a 1 finger ta...
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The app provides a 1 finger tap and slide gesture in the right margin of the app - see Preferences > Gesture Settings to disable.
When enabled and you can quickly navigate to a verse in the Bible view by sliding your finger in the right margin up and down. As you do then the verse reference is displayed in the upper left hand corner of the view.
If a verse number becomes stuck showing in the upper left hand corner, then to clear it simply tap and slide in the right hand margin. As you do this should clear itself as you navigate to another passage.
53. RVR60 bug in revision 2.70 build 1609
In the BLB app revision 2.70 b...
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In the BLB app revision 2.70 build 1609 there is a
known bug for the RVR60 Spanish Bible when installed on your device.
The problem manifests itself when attempting to display a Bible passages for the NT. The Bible will revert to displaying OT passages.
Please know that the ministry is aware of this bug.
If you haven't done so please update to the most recent revision of the app that corrects for this issue.
tap here to open iTunes
54. How do I find my iPhone/iTouch/iPad crash logs so I can submit them to iTunes for BLB review?
We review crash logs from the ...
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We review crash logs from the iTunesConnect service.
While there is a separate area listing all the synced crash reports, not all crashes appear there, or are slow to appear. If you have a problem with the BLB app, please make sure your crash logs are sent to us through iTunes.
* Start iTunes
* Right-click on the device in iTunes
* Choose "Reset Warnings"
* Now if a crash occurs choose to send the crash logs the next time you're prompted
55. What do the extra 'words' preceeding various verses in the Psalm 119 mean?
Psalm 119 is what is called an...
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Psalm 119 is what is called an acrostic poem, the stanzas of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet; moreover, the verses of each stanza begin with the same letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
For example the following words;
ALEPH, BETH, GIMEL, DALETH, HE, VAU, ZAIN, CHETH, TETH, JOD, CAPH, LAMED, MEM, NUN, SAMECH, AIN, PE, TZADDI, KOPH, RESH, SCHIN, TAU
these are not extra included Psalm 119 but rather they are part of the Hebrew alphabet included in the Psalm.
Even the King James version calls attention to this with their Hebrew rubric letters prior to each verse. Other Bible translations also marks each segment of eight verses, of all the 22 letters [22 parts] of the Hebrew alphabet. The number eight [8] in Biblical numerics is new beginnings.
56. How do I "reset" my device (resetting iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad)
According to Apple's support s...
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According to Apple's support site:
Your "iPhone or iPod touch may exhibit a symptom where you will see an image on the display, however, it does not respond to any button, switch, or touchscreen input."
In most cases, Apple suggests that you
restart or
reset your device.
To
reset your device,
press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
57. How do I reset the BLB app running on my device?
Quick double tapping on the ho...
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Quick double tapping on the home button reveals all currently suspended apps waiting to run again below the dock
Swipe left/right until you locate the BLB icon
Running iOS 4 through iOS 6:
* To reset the BLB
* Tap and hold an icon until they wiggle
* Tap the red circle next to the BLB
Running iOS 7:
* To reset the BLB
* Tap and swipe upwards on the BLB app icon
The BLB app has now been removed from running and can now be restarted in a fresh new state.
58. In version 1.x what is the difference between "Local" and "Online" searching?
Searching scripture text local...
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Searching scripture text locally, you are performing a search on your device. The search is based on your currently selected and installed Bible version.
Searching scripture text online, you are searching over the Internet. The search is based your current selected online Bible version you've chosen from the Downloadable/Online Bibles available (see the "Manage Bibles" preference).
59. What does the preference option "auto lock" do?
The "auto lock" preference opt...
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The "auto lock" preference option tells your device to not sleep/lock when it times-out so that you can continue to read the Bible without disruption.
Default condition is "ON" which will allow your device to automatically lock or screen save in so many minutes.
Setting this preference option to "OFF" will prevent your device from automatically lock/screen saving based on your device "Auto-Lock" setting.
You must restart the app for the setting to take place.
60. When playing audio commentaries and my device goes to sleep it stops playing the commentary
This has been addressed in app...
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This has been addressed in app revision 2.10 which now allows for the app to play while the device sleeps.
However there is also a preference option "Allow Auto-Lock Timeout" available in the app. By default this is ON. The option will prevent the BLB app from going to sleep/timeout when your device times out automatically because of its power saving mode when disabled (ie. OFF) thus allowing you to continue enjoying the audio commentary.
To disable this option;
* Preferences -> Other Settings
* Change Allow Auto-Lock Timeout to OFF
61. Why can't I download every Bible version available?
Some of the versions/translati...
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Some of the versions/translations of the Bible used by the Blue Letter Bible app are under copyright restrictions, and used by permission of the copyright holder. These versions are not 'public domain' and as such can only be used in accordance with the license agreement with the various Bible publishers.
62. Why does the Concordance / Interlinear Table only display the KJV and NASB text?
We currently have Strongs data...
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We currently have Strongs data for the KJV and NASB only. Hebrew Strongs data for the Old Testament is identical between these two versions, but the KJV and NASB follow slightly different Greek New Testament text traditions. Since the Textus Receptus is the basis for the KJV, NKJV, RVR, ASV, and RSV the KJV Strongs data is used in the table for these versions. Likewise, since the Nestle-Aland text is the basis for the NASB, NLT, NIV, ESV, DBY, HNV, and others, the NASB data is used in the table.
63. Why does my BLB app suddenly shut down or stop working?
Devices with iOS 4/5 may exper...
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Devices with iOS 4/5 may experience these issues if they have not reset the app and have many background apps suspended.
Since iOS 4/5 utilizes multi-tasking it suspends the BLB when you start another app. Double tapping on the home button reveals ALL currently suspended apps waiting to run again. You could potentially have many apps in a suspended state at any point in time and could be running into memory issues.
Reset BLB app or see FAQ 'How do I "reduce" suspended apps?'
64. Why am I getting update notices for Youngs Literal Translation (YNG)?
Recent changes to the Young's ...
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Recent changes to the Young's Literal Translation abbreviated naming convention on our server may alert the app to update this translation. To correct the issue of continual update notices for to this translation do the following;
1) Goto app Preferences -> Manage Bibles
2) Delete the current Youngs Literal Translation
3) Download a new copy of the Youngs Literal Translation
This has been corrected for the next release of the app.
65. Search against foreign language (Chinese/Russian) Bibles - addressed in 2.02
In version 2.x the search engi...
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In version 2.x the search engine removes/filters any non-English characters from the input field as part of the process to prepare the data for the search query. Hence any foreign language characters would be purged from the input field and thus fail the search query.
This has been addressed in revision 2.02 of the BLB app.
66. Why is the app not locking to lansdcape mode when I set the preference?
The BLB app provides a prefere...
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The BLB app provides a preference option (
Preference -> Other Setting -> Orientation Lock) to lock to a specific orientation so that when you come back to the app it will display in the last orientation you locked it to (ie. say in landscape).
Unfortunately we have discovered an issue with the current revision (2.02) where the orientation lock does not stay saved in the orientation you last locked it to.
This has been addressed in the next revision (2.03) of the BLB app.
67. Why does the Greek text appear to cut off decending characters?
If your descending characters ...
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If your descending characters in the Greek appear to be cut off it may be because you have highlighted the text.
To corrected for proper viewing of the Greek text then reset to the default font and line spacing. Next increase your font size to what you desire and increase your line spacing to the font size + 10. For example, if your font size is 28, your minimum line spacing must be 38.
Steps;
* Tap on Preferences
* Tap on Font / Text Settings
* Tap the 'Reset Size/Spacing to Default'
* Slide Font Size to desired size
* Slide Line Spacing to be 10 larger than the font size
* Return to the Bible text
68. Why does the NIV text appear different?
The text of the New Internatio...
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The text of the New International Version (NIV) was updated to the NIV 2011 text in accordance with the publishers requirement.
The NIV was translated and is copyrighted by Biblica (www.biblica.com), from who the BLB license its use. The BLB ministry was notified in Feb 2013 that ALL websites had to remove the NIV 1984 and replace the text with the NIV 2011, or be in violation of their license agreement. The NIV 1984 could no longer be displayed after 2/28/2013.
Accordingly, the BLB is required by law to conform to the requirements of the license agreement. Any websites that still have the NIV 1984 available are in violation.
While it would be nice to have the 1984 version as well as the 2011, that option is not available to the BLB.
The following website documents the changes between the 1984 and 2011 version.
www.slowley.com/niv2011_comparison/
69. Why is Ephesians 2:17 ( NASB) in all caps (ie. small caps)?
There is a reason for the smal...
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There is a reason for the small caps in the NASB (New American Standard Bible). As a convention, in the NASB, whenever a NT passage is a quotation of an Old Testament passage, the applicable text is shown in small caps.
Ephesians 2:17 is a quotation from Isaiah 57:19. Another example would be Ephesians 4:8, which is a quotation from Psalm 68:18.
This is a nice study convention within the NASB that is not common among the other translations.
However, please note that sometimes the quotation is word for word, others it is not but is a clear reference to the O.T. text.
70. What to the up and down arrows in the Concordance / Interlinear mean?
If you see this " ↑ or &...
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If you see this " ↑ or ↓ " in the first column of the Interlinear, it means that there are Multiple Strong's numbers that are representing the English text.
For more information please see our online;
Interlinear/Concordance help
71. Where is the clipboard for the BLB app?
The clipboard is just a place ...
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The clipboard is just a place in memory on your device that holds your currently copied text.
The BLB app itself has it own note-taking tool (ie. Notes). Once you have launched the Notes feature of the BLB app you can then paste your clipboard contents (ie. copied verses) into your own notes.
You will find the Notes button right next to the History button on the bottom toolbar and looks like a pencil, writing.
Once in the BLB's notes feature, you may type your notes on a chapter or paste in text from your clipboard.
To paste a note from the clipboard into the notes just tap and hold until you see the 'paste' option appear.
72. The top header/navigation bar has disappeared, how do I get it back?
You may have accidentally ente...
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You may have accidentally entered into the app's full screen mode where the navigation and tool bars are hidden.
This is one of the finger gestures (tapping with two fingers in the Bible reading text) that the BLB app supports called "full screen" mode. This toggles between what we call full screen mode when reading the Bible text. When this occurs the navigation and tool bars become hidden.
To return to normal mode tap again with two fingers in the Bible reading text.
73. What is the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge?
To get to the "Treasury of Scr...
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To get to the "
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge" you must first tap on a verse in the Bible text then a "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the feature.
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (or, TSK) is a helpful tool that correlates every passage of Scripture to other passages that relate in one way or another. This option applies to the current passage selected when tapping on the K button.
74. What is the Version Comparision option?
To get to the "Versions /Trans...
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To get to the "
Versions /Translations" you must first tap on a verse in the Bible text then a "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the feature.
Using the Versions /Translations button (V Button) you can see and or copy (to the clipboard) the selected passage in a number of English translations, Spanish translations, the Latin Vulgate, Textus Receptus and Morphological Greek (for the New Testament) and the Wesminster Leningrad Codex and Septuagint (for the Old Testament) as well as numerous other foreign language translations.
75. What is the List Commentaries option?
To get to the "Commentaries" y...
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To get to the "
Commentaries" you must first tap on a verse in the Bible text then a "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the feature.
The List Commentaries option (L button) will allow you to access numerous expositions of and teachings about the selected verse in both audio and text formats, which have been provided by dozens of authors and speakers.
76. What is the Dictionaries option?
To get to the "Dictionaries" y...
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To get to the "
Dictionaries" you must first tap on a verse in the Bible text then a "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the feature.
Have you ever used our Dictionaries? There are over 20,000 topics and over 249,000 links to Dictionary helps, at least one for every verse. Tapping on the Dictionaries option (D button) will provide you with valuable dictionary and encyclopedia resources pertaining to words found in the currently selected passage.
77. What is the Concordance/Interlinear?
To get to the "Concordance/Int...
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To get to the "
Concordance/Interlinear" you must first tap on a verse in the Bible text then a "
Verse Tap" menu will appear. From here you will find the feature.
In its simplest form, an interlinear is simply a literal, word-for-word translation between the original Hebrew / Greek and the native language of the reader, in this case English. They are NOT 'full' translations per se, but are much more mechanical in nature and focused on the word as its own stand-alone unit. Nevertheless, scholars and serious readers tend to turn to the original Hebrew / Greek texts to appreciate the nuances and different meanings that Hebrew and Greek words can have. For every verse there is an Interlinear Hebrew / Greek (including the Septuagint) by using the Concordance/Interlinear (C button). The Interlinear is keyed to the Greek and Hebrew text using the Strong’s Concordance.
78. What is the difference between Strong's Concordance vs. Lexicon?
A Lexicon is the same as a dic...
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A Lexicon is the same as a dictionary, where it defines all the attributes about words. A concordance shows where those words are used, such as a search result set.
79. What are Interlinear Bibles?
An Interlinear Bible, is a Bib...
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An Interlinear Bible, is a Bible with extra "in-line" information, like Strong's numbers, morphology, other languages, etc. They come in two types: Traditional and Reverse.
A
traditional interlinear Bible is based on the original Greek or Hebrew text, and shows the literal English translation on the line below. They follow the original language's word-order, and are generally most valuable to people familiar with the original language, or learning Greek and Hebrew. For examples, see the Nestle-Aland Interlinear or the Lexham Hebrew-English Interlinear.
A
reverse interlinear Bible follows the English word-order, and shows the original language on the line below. This allows a layman to access the original text in a way that might be more accessible to them without learning Greek and Hebrew. On the Blue Letter Bible site, these interlinears are included directly in their English counterparts, like the ESV, KJV, NASB.
80. Why does the TSK use the King James Version?
In its original form, the TSK ...
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In its original form, the TSK utilized the King James Version (KJV) to delineate phrases for cross-referencing. As a result, the references are all tied specifically to the KJV wording. To accommodate this, we display the KJV alongside the user-selected version, so as to correlate the cross-references to the appropriate phrases. The correlated verses, however, are still displayed in the selected translation.
81. How do I access the Greek Lexicon for definitions?
The BLB app like our website p...
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The BLB app like our website provides links to resources for every passage.
From the app's Bible text view you would
first tap on a verse in the passage in question for which the Verse Tap Menu would then appear.
To
access the Greek Lexicon for definitions you would
* tap on the Interlinear / Concordance resource
* tap on the word you desire to see the Greek Lexicon
* "Tap to see the Thayer's Lexicon" for Greek definitions
* The app uses the Gesenius Lexicon
82. Where are the BLB iPhone\iPod Touch and iPad App User Manuals online?
For information about how to u...
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For information about how to use the various tools of the Blue Letter Bible iPhone app, please see the https://www.blueletterbible.org/iPhone/
For information about how to use the various tools of the Blue Letter Bible iPad app, please see the https://www.blueletterbible.org/iPad/
83. Want to change the verse numbers because they are too light?
Having difficulty in being abl...
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Having difficulty in being able to read the verse reference numbers based on the default color scheme? There is an option for this which permits you to change the verse reference number color to your desired color.
To change the verse reference color, perform these steps;
* tap the preference option
* tap the Color/Highlight setting
* tap the 'Reference' option
* select the desired color
84. Please explain what the iPad app icons do.
Tap here to view the com...
More85. Please explain "The selected passage does not exist in the current Bible translation."
This indicates the current tra...
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This indicates the current translation you are using is referencing a verse which is not found in it.
This can occur with the following situations;
* Using the WLC, LXX translations and are looking up verses in the NT
* Using the MGNT, TR, WH translations and are referring to verses in the OT
* Your current downloaded Bible translation database is corrupted. To correct this simply goto Manage Bibles, delete this translation and re-download/install it.
86. What is the Morphological Greek New Testament (mGNT)?
Morphological Greek New Testam...
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Morphological Greek New Testament (mGNT) -- This Greek text is very similar to the Nestle-Aland 27th edition text.
Definition of the Nestle-Aland 27th edition: Sometimes referred to as the “critical text” or the “eastern manuscript tradition” this is the Greek text most widely used today. It is the basis for nearly every modern Bible translation in the past one hundred years.
87. Please explain what the iPhone app icons do.
Tap here to view the com...
More88. Please explain how I can access the audio commentaries and sermons on the iPhone app.
You can now access both text a...
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You can now access both text and audio commentaries through the "List Commentaries" option in the verse tools menu. The associated text commentaries will be listed first, followed by the audio commentaries. You can also click the "(See Audio Below)" link at the top of that page to go directly to the audio commentaries listing.
89. How do I only use WiFi for listening to the BLB audio on my iPhone?
The BLB app utilizes your iPho...
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The BLB app utilizes your iPhone network connection to the Internet for pulling content from the BLB servers. It does not differentiate between cellular data or WiFi. If there is a network connection it will simply use it.
That said when you want to listen to audio from the BLB app and only use your WiFi data (ie. from a local wireless router) then do the following;
* First put your iPhone into Airplane mode
*
* This is done from your iPhone iOS Settings
* Next re-enable the iPhone WiFi connection since it will be disconnected when you switched to Airplane mode.
* This is also accomplished from the iPhone Settings
Now any data being sent to/from your iPhone is using the WiFi connection and will not impact your cellular data plan.
To resume using your cellular plan simply disable Airplane mode.
90. How do I play BLB audio commentaries on my iPad and iPhone?
The iPhone and iPad devices ca...
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The iPhone and iPad devices can not play streamed audio commentaries directly from the Blue Letter Bible web site without a special app to interpret the content.
The reason for this has to due with the fact that the device Safari browser would require a special pluggin or open an app to play the stream.
However if you install the BLB iPhone and iPad apps both are capable of playing streamed audio commentaries through the app.
91. How do I stop playing BLB audio Bible background music on my iPhone/iPad?
As of revision 2.10 the BLB ap...
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As of revision 2.10 the BLB app provides an audio Bible feature. When the audio Bible is launched there is a media player that is available for starting, stopping and turning off the media.
The audio Bible content itself is delivered from our Blue Letter Bible servers. This
audio content is the same audio Bible content provided on our main Blue Letter Bible website. Thus the audio Bible content are per-recorded mp3 files purchased years ago for the ministry.
That said we understand that some are distracted by the background music embedded in some tracks of the content. Since this content was previously purchased we do not know if or when we will have the resources to cover the cost of replacing this audio content. Being a small ministry with limited resources we hope you can understand our position.
92. How do I enable/disable parallel Bible reading mode
There are two ways to enable/d...
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There are two ways to enable/disable parallel Bible mode.
1st by tapping on the top center Book/Chapter title on the top navigation bar.
* Tap on the top center Book/Chapter Title shows a Bible navigation and passage selection with options.
* Tap on the "Bibles" button on the top left to change the Primary Bible and enable/disable Parallel Bible
Note To select/enable an online Bible as your Primary/Parallel Bible you MUST be connected to the Internet.
The alternate option is by tapping the left most button the top navigation bar. This too brings up a Bible navigation and passage selection option from a picker wheel view. The Version Selector shows two wheels, the one on the left is your Primary Bible and the one on the right you can select your Parallel Bible. By default the right side shows "None" as the parallel viewing is off.
93. How do I view PARSE and the TENSE of words?
The BLB app currently supports...
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The BLB app currently supports 'PARSING' so you can look up the tense, voice and mood of the words. This feature exists in the app on mobile devices like on the BLB website.
To find the PARSING and TENSES from the BLB mobile app follow these steps;
* Navigated to a Bible passage
* Tap on a verse
* Tap on the Concordance/Interlinear feature
* Tap on the TENSE option appear next to the words in the passage
The BLB app running on the mobile devices does provides the parsing from the Interlinear however it requires a network connection and is translation dependent in order to pull the data from the BLB servers.
If you are viewing the interlinear for some Bible where we leverage the NASB Strong's data, the BLB cannot show you parsing information. The reason for that is that the Lockman Foundation did not provide this data for the ministry, thus the Blue Letter Bible have none to share.
94. How do I improve the History feature response time?
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The History feature in the BLB app can take longer to load when you have many entries. Recent changes in the apps History feature captures much more information than it did in the past and can quickly grow in size.
To improve the app's history response time (ie. take much less time to process) try making a habit of clearing the history by tapping on the "Clear" button in the upper right hand corner of the history view.
95. How do I change Bible versions?
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Tapping the Bibles icon (Bible Navigation) in the upper left hand corner brings up the 'Version Selector' option. Tapping this option shows your current set of Bibles available. The split screen displays a parallel view of Bible versions selected. The Bible selected in the left hand column appears on the top and the Bible selected in the right hand column appears on the bottom of the split view. Select your desired Bible version and tap the 'Go' icon in the upper right hand corner.
96. How do I manually keep track of my daily Bible reading progress?
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The Blue Letter Bible app daily Bible reading features the ability for you to track your reading progress.
You can track and check off daily readings you have read as well as jump to a particular day of reading by tapping on the "Date" button in the upper right hand corner of the Daily Bible reading view. From there you will see a radio button which can be tapped to select unselect a particular reading.
How to check/uncheck; One you have tapped the date button in the upper right hand corner then tap on the radio button and the option to select/de-select the reading will appear.
97. How do I copy-n-paste from commentaries, concordance or a dictionary?
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To copy content from a passage reference commentary you would use the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad built-in copy/paste feature native to the iOS software.
Follow these steps to copy text;
* Navigate to the commentaries view from the selected passage
* Double tap on the commentaries text
* On the second tap hold until the loupe shows up
* From there select the region of text on the screen and tap copy
The copied text can now be pasted in to your notes. These same steps work for copying content from the concordance or a dictionary entry.
98. How to I paste verse text into the notepad?
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After copying a verse to the clipboard you can now paste that verse into whichever iPhone note-taking application you like.
To paste the verse using the BLB app build-in notetaking tool follow these steps;
* Tap the Notes icon on the bottom nav bar (it looks like a pencil, writing)
* Once in the notepad, you may type your notes on a chapter or paste in text from your clipboard
* To paste, tap and hold in the notes window until the Paste option shows
99. How do I paste into my notes?
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After copying text to the clipboard you can now paste it into whichever iPhone note-taking application you like.
Here's how to paste the clipboard contents using the BLB app build-in notetaking tool;
* Tap the Notes icon on the bottom nav bar (it looks like a pencil, writing)
* Once in the notepad, you may type your notes on a chapter or paste in text from your clipboard
* To paste, tap and hold in the notes window until the Paste option shows
100. How do I copy-n-paste more than one verse at a time?
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To copy a single verse to the clipboard simply tap a verse then select "Copy Verse to Clipboard" from the Verse Tap Menu.
To copy multiple verses you would use the iPhone/iPod Touch built-in copy/paste feature by doing either of the following;
* double tapping a verse
* or by a long press on the verse passage
On the second tap or after the long press then simply hold until the loupe shows up. From there select the region of text on the screen and tap copy.
101. How do I highlight a verse?
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For a quick screenshot of the steps:
https://ibb.co/bD2BQf
1. Tap on a verse
2. In the Verse Tap Menu scroll down to "Highlights"
3. Select a highlight color category
4. Select the verse or range of verses
5. Then tap "Highlight"
102. How do I rename one of the color scheme names used for highlighting?
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1) Tap on the Preferences option
2) Next tap on "Color / Highlight Settings" preference option
3) Tap on say "Highlight 1" from the list of highlight colors and then tap on the Name input box. At this point the keyboard should appear allowing you to rename the highlight to a custom name (ie. Jesus Words) that fits your preference. The highlighted color name will now be saved so it will no longer be referenced as "Highlight 1" but rather "Jesus Words"
103. How do I highlight a portion of a verse?
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The current design and implementation of the BLB app does not yet allow for highlighting of single words within a verse. To change this would involve some re-engineering of how the app currently handles remembering what verses were tapped and highlighted.
We do agree it would indeed be nice and of course beneficial to highlight or underline specific words. That said we do understand this need and do hope to improve the highlight feature in the app time and resources permitting.
104. How do I use bookmarks?
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Bookmarking is an excellent way to help organize your favorite passages from scripture.
To
save off/bookmark a passage simply
tap a verse and then from the "Verse Tap Menu" select 'Add/Remove Bookmark'.
Next select one of the options;
* 'Add Chapter Bookmark'
* 'Add Bookmark at verse'
* 'Show My Bookmarks'
Once you've saved or bookmarked the passage you can then manage it the same way Safari does.
To manage your bookmarks, tap the 'Favorites' icon (ie. star) in the lower left hand column. Next tap the edit button from within the bookmarks and then the passage (located in the Non-Grouped Bookmarks) you want to move into one of your bookmark folders.
105. How can I turn on the strongs numbers in the Bible text?
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We have not yet introduced this capability into the iPhone and iPad apps.
The Strongs numbers/references are available, however, through our verse tap menu: tap a verse and see the "Concordance / Interlinear" tool.
106. How do I view the Strongs information?
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The Strong's Lexicon is apart of the app however, unlike the Blue Letter Bible website the Strong's numbers/references are available in the app but only after tapping on a verse while connected to the Internet.
Meaning you must start by tapping on a verse in the Bible text. From there you will be presented with the app's verse tap menu of available resources. Now tap on the "Concordance / Interlinear" resource and it is from here that you will find the Strong's Lexicon information you are seeking.
* Please note that some of the verse tap menu resources are only available when you have an internet connection.
107. How can I read the Bible in "Full Screen" mode?
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To view your reading in "Full Screen" mode simply tap the screen with two fingers. This will hide the top and bottom navigation bars, and extend your reading area.
To return to the normal reading mode, simply repeat the same action: tap the screen with two fingers.
108. How do I enlarge the font, can I use pinch gesturing?
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Yes you can use pinch gesturing to enlarge the font size - however you must first enable the setting. The BLB app actually provides a couple of ways to easily enlarge the font size.
Pinch gesturing;
* Tap on the Preferences option
* Gesture Settings
* Enable Pinch (off by default)
* Will automatically adjust using pinch gesture
Font/Text setting;
* Tap on the Preferences option
* Font / Text Settings
* See Font Size and Line Spacing
* Manually change to desired size
Hint: Enlarging the font size of your Bible reading text also enlarges the font size of your notes.
109. How do I get rid of the line in the middle of the Bible text?
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The line in the middle of the Bible text means that you enabled the parallel Bible reading mode.
This view allows you to read two Bible versions at the same time (top/bottom or side by side).
To turn it off, tap the Bible navigation button (in the upper left hand corner), then tap the "Version Selector" option, and finally tap the "none" for your parallel Bible (on the right side of the picker view).
110. How do I remove a black bar highlighting 'verse x' on the top left of the screen on the Bible text?
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This is a feature of the BLB app referred to as a 'verse jump' option which is enabled by tapping and sliding your finger along the right hand edge of the Bible reading text. This allows you to quickly locate a verse within a chapter. You may have accidentally enabled this feature through your finger gestures on the screen. By tapping and releasing again along the right hand edge the verse number displayed in the upper the left hand edge will disappear.
111. How do I backup my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
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The BLB app provides a backup/restore mechanism which permits you to
backup all of your notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences and daily Bible reading progress to either the iCloud or locally.
* Tap the preference icon in the lower right hand corner
* Tap the Backup/Restore Options icon
* Choose from iCloud or Local Server
* Tap the Backup button option in either case
* A backup has now been saved to a file on your device and/or to the iCloud
* See all backups - by tapping on iCloud option or tap the Restore button to view and manage all backups from the Local server
112. How do I restore my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
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The BLB app provides a backup/restore mechanism which also permits you to
restore all or partial portions of your notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences and daily Bible reading progress from a previous backup from either the iCloud or locally.
* Tap the preference icon in the lower right hand corner
* Tap the Backup/Restore Options icon
* Restore from iCloud - tap "View ALL iCloud Backups"
* Choose from list of Backups
* Restore locally - tap "Backup/Restore Server"
* Tap the Restore button
* Tap one of your backup files previously saved onto your device
* BLB app should now be restored to a previous backup
113. How do I share my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?
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The backup/restore also permits you to
share/save your notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences and daily Bible reading progress off your device.
* Connect your device to a local WiFi network
* Connect a computer to the same local WiFi network
* Tap the preference icon in the lower right hand corner
* Tap the Backup/Restore/Share icon
* Tap the On/Off button to start server
* Follow displayed instructions
* Transfer your backups
114. How do I restore from the iCloud on to a different device?
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The backup/restore also permits you to
restore your notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences and daily Bible reading progress to a different device other than the one you backed up from. Thus you can backup one device say an iPhone and then restore to say an iPad device.
This is possible when you use the same shared iTunes account on both devices. With your backup files stored on the iCloud your device will have access to them through the BLB app because the same iTunes account was used to both create and manages your iCloud backups.
To perform a restore simply refer to the FAQ "How do I restore my notes, bookmarks, highlights, preferences, etc.?"
115. How can I donate to support the Blue Letter Bible?
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BLB app stores data on your device that can be managed to free up additional memory;
BLB app backups
• App Preferences -> Backup/Restore -> iCloud Backup. Stored on your device for
iCloud restore. To remove;
• Apple Settings -> iCloud -> Storage & Backup -> Manage Storage -> Blue Letter Bible.
• Tap on BLB backups and swipe across those backups to delete them from your device
Also see BLB backups stored on your device for
local restore. To remove;
• BLB app -> Preferences -> Backup/Restore
• Tap Backup/Restore Server then tap the Restore button to view all backups.
• Swipe across the Backups in the Restore view to delete
Downloaded Bible Audio To remove;
• App Preferences -> Other Settings -> Audio Delivery -> Delete button
Downloaded Bibles To remove;
• App Preferences -> Manage Bibles
• Tap Edit -> delete Bible
117. iPhone/iPod Touch user manual for how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data
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BLB app for iPhone / iPod Touch detailed help on how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data (ie. Bookmarks, Highlights, Notes, Preferences and Daily Bible Reading progress) with other devices please refer to the Blue Letter Bible
iPhone app official user's manual preferences section.
118. iPad user manual for how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data
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BLB app for iPad detailed help on how to Backup, Restore and Share your BLB app data (ie. Bookmarks, Highlights, Notes, Preferences and Daily Bible Reading progress) with other devices please refer to the Blue Letter Bible iPad app
official user's manual preferences section.
119. Is there a BLB app for Android devices?
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YES the BLB now offers a FREE app for Android devices. Visit the
Google Play store to download and install today!
120. Is there a BLB app for Kindle devices?
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YES the BLB now offers a FREE app for some Kindle devices. Visit the
Amazon Play store to download and install today!
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