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Bible-Discovery Changelog

What's new in Bible-Discovery 5.7.0

Feb 23, 2022
  • Fixed a bug that caused error messages when starting the program in certain Java runtime environments.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.6.0 (Feb 15, 2022)

  • Fixed bug in the search function.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.5 (Feb 15, 2022)

  • Faster search in Hebrew and Greek Bibles.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.4 (Aug 5, 2020)

  • Changes:
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.2 (Oct 15, 2018)

  • Displaying of program icons became nicer on retina displays. You can set up at Settings menu/Retina display menu.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.1.0 (May 9, 2018)

  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 5.0.0 (Dec 24, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Right click on Bible text: comparison of Bible texts
  • Fix for Java 9.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.8.0 (Oct 13, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Many bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.7.0 (Apr 7, 2017)

  • Russian translation has been fixed. Thanks for Владимир Молоканов.
  • BDB, Strong, GreekHebrew, HebrewGreek dictionaries has been fixed, you can refresh them in the download menu.
  • Bug Fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.6.0 (Mar 1, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • 75% of shareware functions become freeware and become part of the free base program.
  • Some little and bigger bugs were fixed.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.5.1 (Feb 3, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Fixed a Windows installer bug
  • Now you can search verse numbers in the texts of dictionaries and commentaries. To do this you must update your downloaded modules in the download menu. So you can use all dictionaries as cross reference systems! Therefore there is a new possibility in the bubble dialog too: search verse numbers in dictionaries.
  • Some little and bigger bugs were fixed.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.5.0 (Jan 27, 2017)

  • Changes:
  • Now you can search verse numbers in the texts of dictionaries and commentaries. To do this you must update your downloaded modules in the download menu. So you can use all dictionaries as cross reference systems! Therefore there is a new possibility in the bubble dialog too: search verse numbers in dictionaries.
  • Some little and bigger bugs were fixed.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.4.0 (Dec 23, 2016)

  • You can turn on/off the chapter titles.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.3.0 (Nov 3, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Small improvements in the bubble help dialog
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.2.0 (Aug 8, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • There are two bubble help: one is the former floating bubble, and there is a new one, which appears in a dialog window, which possibility is identical to Android version. This is another new convenient option for studying the Bible.
  • Bug fixes.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.1.1 (Apr 1, 2016)

  • Changes:
  • Bug fixes. After starting the program a bug was appeared, especially on Mac OS X.

New in Bible-Discovery 4.1.0 (Mar 19, 2016)

  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 4.0.0 (Feb 11, 2015)

  • Changes:
  • You can register PC/Mac version modules by Android product numbers (except PC/Mac program extension).
  • Bug fixes
  • Updated Bible translations: KJV, Antoniades, OSHB, WLC, Byz, KorRV
  • New commentary: Burkitt

New in Bible-Discovery 3.9.1 (Dec 29, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • Better support for touch screen devices. You can turn on "Touch screen" option from the settings menu.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.9.0 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • The synchronization function is ready. It works between Android devices and PC/Mac computers as well. In this case when you make a change in one of your devices e.g. in a note (or own commentary/bookmark/highlight) you will see it on the other devices as well.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.8.0 (Jun 25, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • User's guide of PC/Mac version of Bible-Discovery is completed. This is user's guide and frequently asked questions (FAQ) also.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.7 (Mar 27, 2014)

  • Changes:
  • Support for laptops with 10" screens was improved.
  • The bubble dialog has been optimized.
  • The verse copy dialog has been renewed. Copying to clipboard has been fixed.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.6.2 (Sep 23, 2013)

  • You can use automatic and manual backup, restore. You can save the notes, commentaries, bookmarks and highlights.
  • You can set up internet proxy for download window.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.6.0 (May 29, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • New modern English Bible translation:
  • NASB: New American Standard Bible
  • NASB+: New American Standard Bible with Strong's Numbers and NAS Exhaustive Concordance
  • New modern Spanish translations:
  • LBLA: La Biblia de las Américas
  • NBLH: Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy
  • Translations with red letters text: EMTV, WEB, WEBBE, WEBME, KJV, OEB, OEBcth, ThaiKJV, Ukrainian, UkrKulish
  • 22 translations have been reimported, which contain paragraphs.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.5.0 (Apr 20, 2013)

  • 30 Bible translations have been re-created because of section and chapter headings and footnotes. You need to use the new program version for these modules.
  • Re-created: EMTV, Esperanto, Etheridge, FrePGR, GerAlbrecht, GerReinhardt, GerTafel, GerTextbibel, HUN, KJV, Latvian, LEB, Mal1865, Ndebele, Norsk, Noyes, OEB, OEBcth, OSMHB, PorLivre, RNKJV, SomKQA, SpaTDP, Swe1917, TNT, UKJV, WEB, WEBBE, WEBME
  • New module: SweFolk1998 - Svenska Folkbibeln
  • The language of the German interface has been updated.
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.4.1 (Feb 21, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • There is a new user interface language: Italian
  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.4.0 (Feb 6, 2013)

  • Changes:
  • The download window has been renewed. It become more beautiful and comfortable, and has been prepared for integration of hundreds new modules (Like ESV, The Message, NIV, NKJV, etc.).
  • The registration of paid products become more easier. After giving e-mail address and a password you can register all paid modules by one click.
  • You can set the "toolbar buttons visibility". 3 options: user friendly/Almost all buttons are visible/my settings

New in Bible-Discovery 3.3.0 (Nov 26, 2012)

  • This version contains more than 60 changes, which primarily serve the convenience and usability
  • You can reach 90% of program functions without mouse
  • Keyboard shortcuts: Alt+0: jumps to Bible panel. Alt+1..7: jumps to the tab page according the number. F1: menu for panel swith. F2: menu for panel possibilities. Alt+K: in the Bible panel adds commentary to the current verse. Alt+B: adds the current verse to the bookmarks. In the Bible panel, you can use the up, down, home, end, page up, page down keys to navigate. You can use Tab key for changing focus. By pressing Alt+Down on search fields, the word history appears. Ctrl-Space views the search field word recommendations. Alt+F: jumps to the search field. Alt+L: jumps to the search list. Alt+W: jumps to the preview. On Mac OS you can use Cmd instead of Alt key combinations.
  • Search panel has been renewed
  • By changing the verse in the Bible panel, you can get the cross-reference list continuously in a new tab page.
  • In the dictionary panel searching for the Greek/Hebrew word transliteration is now easier

New in Bible-Discovery 3.2.1 (Oct 25, 2012)

  • Changes:
  • The Bible Maps module has been improved. Now some paths and territorial boundaries can be displayed, like the Apostle Paul's missionary trips, the territorial boundaries of the tribes of Israel, and the most important ancient trade routes.
  • Searching Greek/Hebrew transliteration of words in Strong's numbered dictionaries has been simplified, you can one-touch access to this function.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.2.0 (Sep 18, 2012)

  • Changes:
  • The Bible Maps module is ready! You can see the current chapter of Bible in parallel with the maps, cities and places. Approximately 1,000 known historic sites are in the database, as well as aerial relief, contemporary urban places and country boundaries.
  • The user interface of the program was completely redesigned! The program is more clear and convenient. On the left side is the Bible panel, on the right side is a tabbed pane with 5 main panels (search, dictionary, bookmarks, notes, map).
  • The toolbars of the Bible, the dictionary and the note panels are customizable. You can hide the rarely-used buttons.
  • Several bugs have been fixed and there are a lot of minor changes in the new version.
  • New Bible translations: CzeB21, EMTV, FreBBB, Lithuanian, SpaRV1909, ThaiKJV
  • New commentary: FreCJE

New in Bible-Discovery 3.1.1 (Aug 1, 2012)

  • The verse copying function has been improved.
  • New Bible translations: AKJV, Antoniades, ArmWestern, CatBEC, CebBugna, FrePGR, GerBengel, GreVamvas, IndBaru, IndLama, IndSeha, KJVPCE, Latvian, Maori, Ndebele, NorSMB, OEB, OEBcth, OSMHB, PolNBG, PolPUBG, PorAR, PorJFA-RA, PorJFA-RA(Br), PorJFA-RC, RomGBVN, SerDK, SerDS, Shona, SpaRVG, SweKarlXII, SweKarlXII1873, UkrKulish, WEBBE, WEBME
  • Updated Bible translations: BurJudson, Che1860, Elzevir, HebModern, HUN, LEB, Norsk, PorLivre, TR, WEB, WHNU
  • There is a new user interface language: Serbian

New in Bible-Discovery 3.1.0 (Jul 20, 2012)

  • One part of Bible-Discovery program became freeware. More specifically, the former payable program was divided into two parts, one freeware and one shareware. The shareware version can be activated separately, and is an enlarged version that is suitable for studying the Bible. The free program allows you to read the Bible, navigate, handle bookmarks, colorize, listen external audio Bibles, display dictionaries, import external resources, etc. This change does not affect the modules, only the program. Thus, the PC/Mac version - the Android version as well - have a free version, and about the same place were separated by the free and paid options.
  • The parallel and comparative Bible reading feature was significantly enhanced.
  • Many smaller bug fixes and enhancements was included in the new version. This update is highly recommended for all users of Bible-Discovery.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.7 (Jun 7, 2012)

  • Bug fixes

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.6 (Jun 2, 2012)

  • Changes:
  • The main new feature of this version is the English-foreign and foreign-English word translator function
  • On Mac OS X operating system now the program works in standard way ​(button orders have been modified, you can choose download location too)

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.5 (Apr 3, 2012)

  • Changes:
  • Now you can search a text in more than one Bible translation or dictionary at a time.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.4 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • Verse references of the dictionary entries can now be put into the search result panel of the Bible panel, and into the bookmarks.
  • The cross reference collections can now be put into the search result panel of the Bible panel, and into the bookmarks.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.3 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • The language of the Spanish and Portuguese interface has been updated.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.2 (Mar 15, 2012)

  • Any audio Bible can be integrated into the program, if every mp3 file contains exactly one chapter of the Bible. Various audio-Bible sound files can be downloaded or purchased on different web sites that can be used in Bible-Discovery software (if they have the proper format). Thus, more than 600 audio Bibles can be integrated from the www.faithcomesbyhearing.com, and more than 10 from www.audiotreasure.com.

New in Bible-Discovery 3.0.1 (Dec 6, 2011)

  • New e-Books: Jewish History Maps, Smith Bible Atlas, American Bible Society Maps, The Complete Sunday School Atlas
  • New dictionaries: Morrish, Vine NT, Vine OT
  • New commentary: Vincent's Word Studies

New in Bible-Discovery 2.9.2 (Nov 29, 2011)

  • The appearance of the program has been redesigned. Now it looks like the modern Android version of Bible-Discovery.
  • Already you can write notes as well (eg, for preaching, sermons in the church), and you can add your own commentary to the verses.
  • It is possible to integrate e-Books. Essentially, almost any good quality Christian literature can be made readable, searchable by the program (if the raw text format and the license are appropriate, so can be converted) and the MySword, TheWord books can be converted easily in the import menu.
  • The version 3.x series is free for those who bought the Bible-Discovery program PC/Mac version in the past one year. (After 2010.11.23) They can still register the new 3.x program version with the old product serial number.
  • Those who have purchased the program earlier, can upgrade to version 3.x: please see the ordering page for more information.
  • Those who do not want to upgrade to version 3.x, we provide a return to version 2.9.2. They can redownload the 2.9.2 version and use it as long as they wish. But the old version will no longer be included the new developments.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.9.2 (Nov 29, 2011)

  • This release allows the use of "The Word" Bible translations, dictionaries, and commentaries. First, convert them to MySword format, then import these converted files in the import menu of Bible-Discovery.
  • You can publish an alternative download place (link) so that Bible translations, self-made dictionaries, and commentaries can be download within the program.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.8.3 (Aug 1, 2011)

  • Changes:
  • In the Bible panel, you can use an automatic verse scrolling function for comfortable reading. The scrolling speed can be increased and reduced.
  • There is a new button in the dictionary panel toolbar that collects all of the dictionaries in which the given word can be looked up.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.8.2 (Jul 26, 2011)

  • A tabbed page displaying problem that occurred on the Mac OS X operating system was fixed.
  • The importing function has been improved. You can import dictionaries and commentaries as well.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.8.1 (Jul 16, 2011)

  • Changes:
  • There is a new quick bookmarking function. You can use it with right click.
  • New commentaries: DTN, DutKant, Geneva, JFB, Lightfoot, MAK, Rieger, TFG
  • New dictionaries: Hitchcock, Packard, Robinson, SAOA, TCR
  • New Bible translations: Byz, GerAlbrecht, LEB, PorLivre, PorTB
  • Displaying of dictionaries was made faster

New in Bible-Discovery 2.7.1 (Jun 13, 2011)

  • Changes:
  • Bible panel right click context menu possibilities have been complemented.
  • A registration problem that occurred rarely on the Mac OS X operating system was fixed.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.6 (Mar 8, 2011)

  • You can now download and install modules (Bible translations, dictionaries, cross references) from the program.
  • The verse history from the last 10 days is now available.
  • Registration of shareware modules was simplified.
  • A weekly version check was implemented.
  • Java 1.6 or later is now required.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.5.1 (Nov 7, 2010)

  • In the Bible panel you can turn the page in the search results
  • The verse display speed become approx. doubled. Thanks to the upcoming version of Android Bible.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.5 (Sep 30, 2010)

  • You can open any number Bible window in the program.
  • With the middle button of the mouse you can open a new Bible window, contains the current verse or verse reference.
  • In the Bible panel can be diplayed the search result.
  • More Bible translation has been integrated, you can download from the Internet: 19 English translations, 2 Greek translations, 21 translations with other language
  • The installation file will install some new fonts, which can be nicely displayed the Greek and Hebrew characters

New in Bible-Discovery 2.4.3 (Aug 30, 2010)

  • Updated Bible translation: HUN

New in Bible-Discovery 2.4.2 (Aug 2, 2010)

  • Changes:
  • You can use a new function in the parallel view, use ctrl + left click to tint to red the same Strong number within a Bible verse.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.4.1 (Jun 21, 2010)

  • Changes: The registration process has become simpler.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.4 (May 31, 2010)

  • Changes:
  • Main newness of the program is the etymological (word origins) analytical function: tree structure shows to which word (Strong's number) which is the origin. Also provides a convenient search options.
  • Substantially renovated the Bible verse copier function. A vote showed by the most popular formats were included, replacing the old formats. Copy the search results would be much nicer.
  • Another great feature of the verse copier: dictionary entries of the words can be copied to the clipboard.
  • New, nice look (or skin) were added to the program. Name: "Nimbus". You can choose from the main "Look and feel" menu. (Can be used if the engine is Java version 1.6 is installed on your computer)
  • You can set the dictionary bubble, which dictionary to work
  • KJV English Bible translation contains the word format of the grammar (morphology). They help determine whether the translated Hebrew word which was the original Hebrew inflection.
  • Strong's, BDB Hebrew dictionaries include grammar help explain the morphology of the Old Testament KJV Strong numbers.
  • Updated Bible translations:
  • KJV: Download the King James Version Bible translation >>
  • WLC: Download the Hebrew Old Testament: Westminster Leningrad Codex >>
  • HUN: Download the Károli Gáspár Bible translation >>
  • Updated dictionaries:
  • Strong
  • BDB
  • Thayer
  • GreekHebrew
  • HebrewGreek

New in Bible-Discovery 2.2.2 (Jan 12, 2009)

  • There are two new user interfase: Spanish and Rusian.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.2.1 (Oct 6, 2008)

  • The language of the German interface has been updated.
  • A German Web site has been added: www.bible-discovery.com/de/

New in Bible-Discovery 2.2 (Sep 22, 2008)

  • The interface of program is clearer and more unambiguous.
  • Knowledge of the advanced search window has grown significantly.
  • The KJV (King James) Bible was reimported and contains morphological tags.

New in Bible-Discovery 2.1 (May 20, 2008)

  • The Bible-Discovery program is a purchareable, time-limited, shareware software.
  • The program supports typing of Greek and Hebrew letters.
  • In the Hebrew Bible you can search without vowels.
  • The installer sets up the Hebrew Ezra SIL and the Greek MgOpen Canonica fonts.
  • Accented ancient Greek Bible: Tisch: Tischendorf's Eighth Edition GNT
  • More Bible translations were added.
  • Aleppo: Aleppo Codex
  • Reimported Bible translations: ASV, ChiUn, ChiUns, FreLSG, FreDarby, GerLut, Iceladic, ItaDio, ItaRive, Kekchi, RST, RWebster, Tisch
  • Some fixes.