Main ScreenMain viewing screen When BibleScope first launches, this is the main reading screen that is shown. From here you can get to all the other different functions within BibleScope. Pressing the screen anywhere will toggle the menu bars visible/hidden. If you press the very top, there is a quick shortcut so you can jump to any chapter in the book , or any verse on the page Bottom menu bar
Very top menu bar
Popup menu (press menu button on your phone)
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Selecting the book/chapter/verseTable selection view You can choose the book and chapter easily by selecting the Go button on the popup menu by pressing the Menu button on your phone. This will bring up the first screen shown below. From here you can select the book which will show you the chapters available to select, and from there the verse #. History Alternatively you can also press the History button on that dialog to see the list of the last locations in the Bible you have navigated to. Any time you select a book and chapter from the book/chapter selection screen, or a bookmark, or a search result it will be added to the history. |
Bookmarks2 ways to get to Bookmarks Bookmarks are used to quickly jump to a saved location in the Bible. You can access them 2 ways: First by clicking the Bookmark button on the popup menu (pressing Menu on your phone), or by selecting a verse number in the actual Bible text on the screen. Selecting a verse number and then selecting the Add Bookmark/Note choice will allow you to add this location as a bookmark and let you enter a title and note for the bookmark. From the main bookmark list, shown to the right, by selecting the bookmark, you can jump to that location by pressing 'Jump to Bookmark' or edit the title or note on that screen. You can delete a bookmark by long-pressing an item. Pressing the Menu button on your phone will allow you to add a bookmark or a new bookmark folder allowing you to organize your bookmarks better. |
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NotesHow Notes are different than bookmarks In BibleScope, bookmarks are traditional bookmarks that let you jump to a location in the Bible, but they also can optionally have a title and note attached to them. Adding note Go to the Notes screen by pressing the Menu button on your device and pressing Notes. Once on the main notes page (as shown at right, first picture) you can edit any existing notes by selecting them. You can add a new note or a folder for notes by clicking the Menu button on your device |
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SearchKeyword search Searches can be done by clicking the Menu button on your phone then selecting 'Search'. Enter a search term in the search box above, then click Enter button on the keyboard screen. Select one of the results to jump to that verse in the Bible |
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Each translation requires the download from my server, but once on your device no internet connection is needed.
There are many Bible translations available in BibleScope, and it couldn't be easier to use them. On the main screen, press the middle button on the bottom bar to see the list of available translations.
Available for download (many free, some paid)
Just select a translation to switch to that version, or to download it if its one for download. Most of these translations are free, but there are also some that require you to purchase a license.
The translations that are available for purchase from within BibleScope including the NASB, HCSB, with the NIV, ESV, MSG and more coming soon.
Splitscreen modeView 2 translations simultaneously You can view 2 translations at the same time by pressing translation button at bottom middle and then press the Split tab button on that screen that comes up. Press the checkbox to turn on the split screen and then select one of the translations to show in split screen. Landscape mode When you are in landscape mode, and you also have the split screen visible, then the 2 views will be side-by side instead of on top of each other. |
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Landscape ModeWhen your Android device is in the landscape position (sideways) the whole UI will autorotate. When you also have the split screen visible, then the 2 views will be side-by side instead of on top of each other when you are in portrait mode. |
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Customization and SettingsBibleScope is extremely customizable. You change the background, font color, font style, verse color, verse style, colors for the UI bars, and more. On the main screen, press your Menu button on your device, then select Options
Font type and style Verse color UI Theme Other settings |
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