Bible Explorer Widget

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See the Bible Explorer Widget in action — looking up verses, comparing five translations side by side, searching for keywords, filtering thousands of results, and sharing scripture.

🚀 Getting Started

The Bible Explorer is HolyExplorer's dedicated scripture lookup tool. Look up a single verse and instantly see it in all five available translations side by side. Read a passage across an entire verse range. Search the full Bible by keyword or phrase. It is also the panel that opens automatically when you click a scripture reference link inside an AI chat response.

Accessing the Widget

1. Log in to your HolyExplorer account at dev.holyexplorer.com
2. Navigate to Account → App, then click the Bible Explorer tab in the top navigation
3. Or go directly: dev.holyexplorer.com/account/#app/bible-explorer

The Interface at a Glance

When you open the Bible Explorer tab you will see:

• Explorer tab bar — three lookup modes: Verse, Range, and Search
• Control panel — input fields for the active mode (translation, book, chapter, verse)
• Results area — verse text, multi-translation comparisons, and search results
• Left edge toggles — two small buttons on the left edge for quick access to the controls overlay and the main navigation tabs
• Filter button — appears at the bottom of search results to narrow results by translation, testament, or book

📚 The Three Lookup Modes

The Bible Explorer offers three distinct ways to view scripture, each accessible via the tab bar inside the widget.

🔍 The Search Tab

The Search tab has two distinct modes, switched by a Text / Verse toggle at the top of the controls panel.

Text Mode — Keyword and Phrase Search

Search for words or phrases across the entire Bible database. This is the default mode when you open the Search tab.

1. Confirm the toggle shows Text on the left (default)
2. Type your word(s) or phrase into the search field
3. Optionally select a Translation to search within (leave as "All Translations" to search across all versions)
4. Click Search

Results show up to 100 verses per page with your search terms highlighted in each result. Each result is a clickable link — clicking it opens the full multi-translation verse view. Use the Previous / Next buttons to page through large result sets.

Verse Mode — Reference Lookup by Text

Type a Bible reference directly instead of using the dropdowns — the fastest way to jump to a verse you already know.

Switch to Verse mode using the Text / Verse toggle (circle moves to the right). Then type your reference:

For a single verse, the full multi-translation view opens (same as the Verse tab). For a range, the full multi-translation range view opens (same as the Range tab). If the format is not recognised, a message will appear with the correct format to use.

🎛️ Filtering Search Results

After a Text mode search returns results, a Filter button (funnel icon) appears at the bottom of the results area. Clicking it slides open a filter panel from the right side of the widget.

• Filters apply instantly as you change the dropdowns — no extra button click needed
• Multiple filters can be active simultaneously
• Click Clear All Filters to reset and return to the full result list
• The filter panel closes when you click the ✕ button or click anywhere outside it
• The filter button is only shown after a text search — it does not appear on single verse or range lookups

⚡ Edge Toggles

Two small buttons appear on the left edge of the widget when the Bible Explorer tab is active. They provide quick access without touching the main header controls.

• Both toggles change colour to show their state: blue when the panel they control is open, grey when closed
• Edge toggles are only visible when the Bible Explorer tab is the active tab

🌐 Available Translations

The Bible Explorer covers all five translations available across HolyExplorer. When you look up a verse or range, all five are shown simultaneously by default.

To see results from a single translation only, use the Translation filter in the Search filter panel, or select a specific translation in the Verse / Range dropdowns.

Translation Sources

At the bottom of every verse or range result, a Translation Sources link appears. Clicking it opens a modal showing the copyright and attribution information for each translation displayed — useful if you plan to quote a verse in writing or publication.

📤 Sharing Verses

Every verse or verse range result includes a Share button (share icon, top-right of the result). Clicking it opens a share dialog with options to:

• Copy the formatted verse text (with reference and translation labels) to your clipboard
• Share through your device's native share options (on mobile)

The shared text includes the verse reference and the full text from every translation displayed in the result.

💬 Integration with the Bible Chat Widget

The Bible Explorer and Bible Chat Widget are designed to work together seamlessly — you can move between theological discussion and scripture reading without ever leaving the page.

This two-way flow makes it easy to:

• Ask the AI about a theological topic, then instantly read the scriptures it cites
• Verify the context of a passage mentioned in a chat response
• Jump from discussion to in-depth study of a specific verse or passage

💳 Credit Usage

Your credit balance is always visible under Account → Billing → Plans/Usage. See Credits, Billing & Subscriptions for full details on credit costs across the platform.

💡 Tips for Getting the Most from Bible Explorer

Use the Verse tab for deep study

Use the Range tab for passages and parables

Use Text Search for topical study

Use Verse Mode in Search for speed

Click scripture links in Chat responses

Use filters to compare a phrase across traditions

❓ Frequently Asked Questions