Study Library

The most widely read English Bible translation, commissioned by King James I and produced by a committee of 47 scholars. Known for its literary style and enduring influence on English language and worship.

A scholarly revision of the KJV drawing on the best available Hebrew and Greek manuscripts of its time. Prized for its accuracy and its influence on later translations.

A modern, accurate translation produced for study and ministry use. Designed to be readable in contemporary English while remaining close to the Hebrew and Greek source texts.

An extremely literal rendering of the original languages by Robert Young, reflecting the tense and structure of the Hebrew and Greek with unusual precision. Valuable for word study and close textual analysis.

J.N. Darby's translation aimed at rendering the Greek and Hebrew with careful precision for serious students. Widely used in the Plymouth Brethren tradition and known for its exactness in theological terms.

The Bible of the Reformation era — the first English translation with verse numbers and the first to include extensive marginal study notes. Used by the Puritans, the Pilgrims, and Shakespeare.

A modern English revision of the American Standard Version, updated for contemporary readability and dedicated to the public domain worldwide. The translation text reflects ongoing revision through 2025.

A contemporary word-for-word translation that aims to be both accurate and readable. The ESV is widely used in evangelical churches, seminaries, and study contexts. Accessed in Skopeo via the ESV API.

A complete verse-by-verse commentary covering the entire Bible, written by the English Nonconformist minister Matthew Henry. Known for its devotional depth, practical application, and clear pastoral tone. One of the most widely used commentaries in the English language.

A one-volume critical and explanatory commentary covering the whole Bible by three Scottish scholars. Known for concise exposition, attention to the original languages, and careful textual notes. A standard reference in Reformed and Presbyterian study tradition.

An exhaustive verse-by-verse commentary by Methodist scholar Adam Clarke, noted for its detailed attention to Greek and Hebrew word meanings. One of the most thorough 19th-century works of its kind, covering both Testaments in full.

John Wesley's notes on the New Testament, written for lay readers and intended for practical spiritual use. Concise, practical, and deeply pastoral in tone — shaped by Wesley's Arminian theology and ministry in the early Methodist movement.

A comprehensive body of biblical commentary produced by the Reformer John Calvin across much of his ministry. Known for careful grammatical analysis, doctrinal precision, and a Reformed theological framework. Covers most books of the Old and New Testaments.

A verse-by-verse New Testament commentary that explains Greek wording and grammar in plain English for readers without Greek training. Robertson, a leading Koine Greek scholar of his era, clarifies word usage, idiom, and grammar to support expository study alongside the English Bible.

A verse-by-verse Reformed Baptist exposition of the entire Bible, drawing on Hebrew, Greek, and rabbinic sources. Gill, a leading Particular Baptist of his day, comments on every verse with doctrinal precision and frequent appeal to Jewish antiquities and earlier interpreters.

Pastoral, verse-by-verse explanatory notes on the New Testament from a 19th-century American Presbyterian minister. Combines readable exposition with practical application in the evangelical Protestant tradition, suitable for teachers, pastors, and lay readers.

A plain-language, verse-by-verse New Testament commentary written for ordinary readers. Brief comments on each verse aim to make Scripture understandable without technical language, making it suitable for devotional reading and introductory study.

A 17th-century scholarly work by Westminster Assembly member John Lightfoot that uses Hebrew sources and rabbinic literature to illuminate the Gospels and Acts. Particularly useful for understanding the Jewish historical and cultural background of the New Testament.

Concise study-Bible notes paired with an extensive chain-reference system, from the classic 1917 Scofield Reference Bible edition. Presents a dispensational reading of Scripture and shaped much twentieth-century evangelical Bible study.

One of the most widely used Bible dictionaries in the public domain. Provides concise definitions of biblical names, places, events, and theological terms, accessible for everyday readers while remaining useful for deeper study.

A comprehensive reference work covering biblical history, geography, culture, and people. Known for its scholarly depth and detailed articles — more extensive than many dictionaries of its time — and a standard resource for personal and academic study.

One of the most comprehensive Bible reference works available. Contains detailed articles on biblical people, places, cultural practices, theology, and historical context written by a wide range of scholars. Especially valuable for serious study and research.

A clear and practical dictionary designed for everyday readers, covering key biblical terms, people, and places. Emphasizes clarity and practical understanding rather than academic depth — a good complement to more detailed works.

Focuses specifically on the meanings of proper names found in the Bible. Provides short definitions and interpretations of Hebrew and Greek names, offering insight into their original meanings and significance — useful for quick name reference.

One of the most important early American dictionaries, reflecting word meanings and usage from the same era as the King James Bible. Especially valuable for understanding archaic or historically nuanced language found in Scripture. Definitions often include theological and moral dimensions.

One of the most comprehensive topical reference systems for Scripture, organizing over 20,000 topics and subtopics each linked to relevant Bible verses. Especially useful for thematic and expository study, teaching, and sermon preparation.

A structured topical index of Scripture that organizes biblical themes into clear outlines with subtopics and supporting verses. Complements Nave's by providing more structured and categorized insights — particularly useful for systematic study of themes like faith, salvation, and prayer.

The most comprehensive cross-reference system available for the Bible, linking each verse to hundreds of related passages across both Testaments. Originally compiled by Torrey from earlier work, the TSK is the backbone of cross-reference study in Skopeo and helps trace themes, types, and doctrines through the whole of Scripture.

The Hebrew lexicon from James Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, assigning a numbered entry to every distinct Hebrew word in the Old Testament. Each entry includes the original word, transliteration, pronunciation, root, and a concise definition. The standard starting point for Old Testament word study.

The Greek lexicon from James Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, covering every distinct Greek word in the New Testament. Each entry includes the original word, transliteration, pronunciation, etymology, and definition. The standard starting point for New Testament word study.