Why does only the King James Version (KJV) support interactive word study?

The King James Version is currently our sole edition with verified word-by-word alignment to the underlying Masoretic Hebrew and Greek Textus Receptus. Approximately 282,000 of its ~793,000 English words have direct Strong’s concordance tags assigned (the remaining words are grammatical particles that genuinely do not require lexical indexing). The other 29 translations display pristine full text, but do not yet have word-by-word lemma mapping completed.

Can I compare multiple translations simultaneously?

Yes. The Parallel View feature enables you to open up to 3 translations side by side across columns with synchronized chapter and verse scrolling. This allows you to examine formal and dynamic translation choices, cross-compare Spanish and English phrasing (such as RV1909 alongside KJV and ASV), and verify nuances against original language morphology in real time.

When will copyrighted modern translations like NVI, RV1960, or ESV be available?

Modern copyrighted translations are designated for a future Pro tier currently in development. Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV) was selected as our pilot integration through API.Bible, but is not yet active as an ongoing commercial subscription has not been finalized. Other requested versions (NIV, ESV, NVI, RV1960) require formal direct licensing negotiations with their respective publishers—a process that has not yet begun. They are listed in the selector as “Coming Soon” without a committed release date.

30 Self-Hosted Public Domain Bibles · Parallel Comparative Exegesis

Bible Translations: Public Domain Textual Diversity

Berith Lab provides 30 self-hosted public domain Bible translations included without extra fees across all paid tiers: 2 in Spanish (Reina-Valera 1909 and RV1865) and 28 in English (including KJV, ASV, BSB, YLT, and Geneva 1599). It features synchronized 3-column Parallel View reading and deep word-by-word Strong’s concordance alignment for the King James Version.

Test Comparative View

Public Domain30 Included Bibles

Spanish EditionsRV1909 & RV1865

KJV Strong Concordance282,000 Words Aligned

Simultaneous ColumnsUp to 3 Parallel

Interactive Parallel Preview

Side-by-Side Synchronized Reading

Examine formal equivalence and historical translation traditions side by side. Notice how the King James Version provides word-by-word original language mapping directly to the underlying Hebrew root.

Select Editions:

King James Version (1611/1769)Gen 1:1 · Aligned

1:1In the the heaven and the earth.

Strong’s H7225 · רֵאשִׁית (re’shiyth)Click word to switch

First, beginning, best, chief part; from ro’sh (head).

Reina-Valera 1909 (Dominio Público)Gén 1:1 · Texto Completo

1:1EN el principio crió Dios los cielos y la tierra.

Historical Public Domain NotePre-1928 Legal Corpus

Reina-Valera 1909 uses the historic Spanish orthography ("crió") preserving formal fidelity to the 16th-century Textus Receptus tradition.

Reading Architecture

Three-Step Comparative Study Flow

Shift seamlessly between broad immersion and surgical linguistic inquiry without leaving your reading position.

Select Your Primary Translation

Choose among 30 self-hosted editions in Spanish (RV1909, RV1865) and English (KJV, ASV, BSB, Geneva 1599, YLT). No third-party network dependencies or latency.

Activate Word Study with KJV

When reading the KJV, click any word to immediately inspect its underlying Hebrew or Greek lemma, Strong’s definition, grammatical tag, and root occurrences.

Compare up to 3 Bibles in Parallel

Open up to 3 translation panes side by side. Scrolling and chapter navigation stay strictly locked in sync for rigorous cross-linguistic textual examination.

Development Roadmap & Licensing Transparency

Current Status of Copyrighted Pro Translations

We believe in full transparency regarding commercial Bible licenses. Berith Lab currently provides 30 self-hosted public domain translations. A future Pro tier is under active development to incorporate modern copyrighted versions, but they are not yet active or delivered:

Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV)In Development

Selected as our first commercial integration via API.Bible. However, it is not yet active in production as commercial subscription agreements remain pending. Listed as unselectable.

NIV, ESV, NVI, RV1960Coming Soon / In Negotiation

These copyrighted translations require direct institutional licensing agreements with their publishers. Negotiations have not yet begun, and no release dates are committed.

All 30 public domain editions remain 100% available without restrictions across every plan.

Practical Benefits

Textual Clarity for Study and Pastoral Proclamation

Leverage historic translations to uncover the theological trajectories of translational decisions.

Textual Comparison

Compare formal renderings like ASV 1901 with literary monuments like the Geneva Bible and KJV to observe how key theological clauses were rendered across centuries.

Bilingual Cross-Check

Read Spanish (RV1909) alongside English (KJV/ASV) simultaneously, bridging vocabulary gaps for bilingual preaching and multinational academic consultation.

Devotional Depth

Immerse yourself in clean, distraction-free typography with instant access to original Hebrew and Greek roots whenever an English word invites closer scrutiny.

Frequently Answered Questions

Translations & Licensing FAQ

Berith Lab includes 30 complete public domain translations self-hosted directly on our servers at no extra cost in any paid plan. This encompasses 2 Spanish historic editions (Reina-Valera 1909, confirmed public domain prior to 1928, and RV1865) and 28 English editions (including the King James Version, American Standard Version 1901, Berean Standard Bible, Young’s Literal Translation, Open English Bible with CC0 license, Geneva Bible 1599, KJVPCE, Douay-Rheims Challoner, and Clementine Vulgate CPDV).

Begin Studying with 30 Bibles in Parallel

Enjoy complete access to all 30 self-hosted public domain editions, synchronized 3-column Parallel View, and the KJV Strong’s concordance alignment on any plan.