A list of frequently asked questions and their answers


How do I report a bug in the software?

Please send an e-mail and let me know the exact sequence of events that lead to the error.

How much does SwordBible cost?

Nothing! SwordBible is a completely free software (even for commercial use). It would be a violation of copyright to sell this software for profit.

Is there a version of this software available for Pocket PC/ Palm OS/ Mac ?

Sorry, currently SwordBible is only available for the windows platform.

Why is the New International Version (NIV) not available for download?

NIV and TNIV texts are copyrighted by International Bible Society and we do not have the permission to distribute them. According to the NIV and TNIV permission guidelines: "The NIV & TNIV text may be quoted in any form (written, visual, electronic, or audio), up to and inclusive of five hundred (500) verses or less without written permission, providing the verses quoted do not amount to a complete book of the Bible, nor do verses quoted account for 25 percent (25%) or more of the total text of the work in which they are quoted, and the verses are not being quoted in a commentary or other Biblical reference work. This permission is contingent upon an appropriate copyright acknowledgment." (Read more here)

Can I sell advertising on your website?

No, this website is advertisement free, as you might have noticed.

Will you allow me to link to your website in exchange for linking mine on yours?

Feel free to link to this website. However, we do not do link exchanges.