I tend not to like bible software. I’ve been let down too many times in the past. However, a friend showed me e-sword. This isn’t the best software — especially if you prefer not to read scripture broken into verse — but it does have its uses. For me, the kicker was having the LXX, GNT, Vulgate, ESV, KJV (w/Apocrypha) etc bible translations, and a commentary section where I can read the Ante-Nicene fathers, Calvin, Westminster Confession, Three Forms of Unity, Matthew Henry’s Commentary, Josephus, Philo, et al.
Tonight, the tool came in handy. I was reading in Exodus (btw, it also has a customizable bible reading plan) and noticed that Exo 4:19 reminded me a lot of Matt 2:20. Well, I was able to check the GNT with the LXX and noticed that it was nearly identical. I suppose this is the theme of Jesus as the new Moses being developed in Matthew.
Anyhow, I was able to make a note in e-sword and can pay particular attention to this sort of thing when I read through Matthew.
Wow,
that’s a lot of stuff on one free program. I just downloaded a whole bunch.