What is the Bible SDK?
The Bible SDK API provides developers with access to Bible data through REST endpoints. This API allows you to retrieve books, chapters, verses, and perform semantic search with Strong's Concordance support. Explore our complete API documentation or get started quickly with our TypeScript SDK.
Bible Text Access
Access Bible text through structured API endpoints with proper licensing and attribution.
Strong's Concordance
Get original language definitions, transliterations, and detailed concordance information for deeper study.
Semantic Search
Find relevant verses with natural language queries using AI-powered semantic search.
Simple REST API
Easy-to-use REST endpoints with JSON responses, no authentication required.
Quick Start
Use the SDK!
The easiest way to integrate with our API is via our full-featured Typescript client: Complete guide to our Typescript client.
Unable to run Javascript in your environment? You can call our API directly via our OpenAPI documentation.
Common Use Cases
This API is perfect for building:
Bible Apps
Mobile applications for Bible study and reading
Educational Platforms
Bible study courses and theological education
Devotional Apps
Daily devotional and spiritual growth applications
Research Tools
Biblical research and analysis applications
Legal Information & Copyright
Scripture quotations are from the NET Bible® copyright ©1996, 2019 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved.
NET Bible Usage Requirements
When using this API to access NET Bible text, you must comply with the following requirements:
- Attribution Required: All uses of NET Bible text must include proper copyright attribution to Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C.
- No Modification: The NET Bible text may not be modified, altered, or changed in any way.
- Commercial Use: Commercial use of NET Bible text requires written permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C.
- Distribution Limits: NET Bible text may not be distributed in printed form without permission.
- Digital Use: Digital use is permitted for personal study, research, and non-commercial applications.
Strong's Concordance
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and related dictionaries are in the public domain (published 1890). The digital versions used in this API are derived from public domain sources.
API Usage Terms
This API is provided free of charge for legitimate use
Users are responsible for complying with all applicable copyright laws
Rate limiting may be applied to ensure fair usage
Commercial applications should review licensing requirements
For complete implementation details, see our API documentation or SDK guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
This API provides access to the NET Bible (New English Translation) with comprehensive study notes. The NET Bible is copyrighted by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. and requires proper attribution for all uses.
Add ?concordance=true to any verse endpoint to include Strong's definitions, original language information, and transliterations. For example: /api/books/GEN/chapters/1/verses/1?concordance=true. See our API documentation for complete endpoint details.
Yes, this API is free to use for legitimate purposes. However, users must comply with NET Bible copyright requirements and may be subject to rate limiting to ensure fair usage.
The search endpoint uses AI-powered semantic search to find relevant verses based on meaning, not just exact text matches. You can search using natural language like "love your neighbor" or "faith and works" and get relevant results.
Use standard 3-letter book codes: GEN (Genesis), EXO (Exodus), PSA (Psalms), MAT (Matthew), JHN (John), etc. You can get the full list by calling /api/books or use our TypeScript SDK which handles this automatically.
Commercial use of NET Bible text requires written permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. Please review the licensing requirements and contact them directly for commercial licensing.
Additional information
- API Status: Health Check
- Documentation: Complete API docs
- Copyright Information: NET Bible Copyright