Today on Virtual Preacher I am going to introduce a software called eSword. I have been using this software for quite a long time, and this free software has proved that it deserves more publicity. So let me give you a brief description about the software.

The software comes in two different editions.

1. PC version: The software you can install on any Windows based Desktop computer or a Laptop

2. Pocket PC version: Supports many mobile devices including Windows Mobile

Features at a glance

1. All available Bibles, commentaries and dictionaries are readily viewed without having to “tile windows”

2. Create your own “Parallel Bible with up to any four translations.

3. Includes an integrated editor for creating your own commentaries or study notes, complete with spell checking and a Thesaurus! Notes are “linked” to the Bible for easy viewing and can also be exported for portability.

4. The software also supports printing allowing you to create impressive Bible study handouts from the study notes editor.

5. Strong’s definitions are displayed as tool tips! Just place the mouse pointer over a Strong’s number and the definition will then be displayed.

6. Scripture references in the commentary and dictionary views are displayed as tool tips. Just place the mouse pointer over the reference and the passage will then be displayed. To go to the passage just click it.

7. Easily compare the various translations to see how they rendered the Greek or Hebrew manuscripts.

8. Powerful search capabilities, yet simple to use. Enter as many words you want to search for and select the search style and range. You can even search on strong numbers and exclude words from the search.

9. Use the verse list to create your own topical lists of Scripture, or cataloging your discoveries.

10. Copy and print scripture in a variety of formatting styles. This is also available for search results and verse lists.

11. Graphics viewer for studying maps, charts and other images

12. Step reader for viewing the various resources you may have invested in from Quick Verse Bible Companion, and WORD search.

Download eSword