Dictionaries, Concordances, and Atlases

A Dictionary for the Bible? And Other Bible Dictionary Questions

A Dictionary for the Bible? And Other Bible Dictionary Questions

Have you ever been reading the Bible and came across a topic or place that you wanted to know more about? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a brief explanation of that topic without having to search through commentaries? That is where a Bible dictionary can help. A Bible dictionary is a Bible study resource…

Bible Atlas: What It Does and How To Use it

Bible Atlas: What It Does and How To Use it

A Bible Atlas is an often overlooked but extremely valuable Bible study resource. A good Bible atlas can enhance your understanding of the geographical background of a passage of Scripture and really make the story come alive for you. A Bible atlas is a resource that provides maps and illustrations to help readers explore and…

Bible Concordances: Balancing Readability and Completeness

Bible Concordances: Balancing Readability and Completeness

When considering Bible study aids you want the best of the best. A good Bible concordance is helpful in diving deeper into the Bible. However, sometimes the best Bible concordances can be hard to use. So, it’s important to find the right balance between readability and completeness. The most complete and easy to use Bible…

How to Use A Concordance: A Complete Guide

How to Use A Concordance: A Complete Guide

Have you ever picked up a concordance and felt overwhelmed or confused? I have. I still remember the first time I used one; it was intimidating. Let’s get rid of that feeling, and learn to use a concordance with confidence. A Bible concordance is like a subject index to the Bible. Concordances are used to…

9 Rules For Finding the Best Bible Concordance For You

9 Rules For Finding the Best Bible Concordance For You

Choosing a Bible concordance for the first time can be a challenge, especially if you are new to Bible study. Trust me, I’ve been there. I got the first Bible concordance that was recommended to me and now I don’t really use it that much. But there are some great Bible concordances out there. Here…

Bible Concordances: Different Types and When To Use Them

Bible Concordances: Different Types and When To Use Them

When I first started studying the Bible I bought the first Bible Concordance I was recommended–an Exhaustive Concordance. Honestly, it made exhausted and I didn’t like using it, until I discovered other types of Bible concordances. There are three types of Bible concordances: compact, complete, and exhaustive. A compact concordance will list specific words and…

Bible Concordance: Is it Necessary? Plus, Overlooked Benefits

Bible Concordance: Is it Necessary? Plus, Overlooked Benefits

I remember purchasing my first Bible concordance and wondering how necessary it was. But I was getting a degree in Biblical Studies, so it was pretty necessary. But what about for the average Bible Study? A Bible concordance is not a must have tool for Bible study. A concordance lists words used in the Bilbe…