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Read Scripture, original-language texts, commentaries, and licensed books in one reader, compare them in panes, and use notes and read-aloud.

Read the Bible

1. Tap Bible in the bottom bar or menu.
2. Tap the book and chapter controls to move to a passage.
3. Tap the resource name to choose a Bible, original text, commentary, or licensed book.
4. Use Previous/Next to move by chapter or the resource's next section.
5. Use the text-size controls; the global text size in Settings also applies.

Available Bibles and study resources

• Japanese: Kougo-yaku
• English: KJV and WEB
• Original and parallel tools: WLC Biblical Hebrew, Greek New Testament, Delitzsch Hebrew New Testament, Gospel harmony, Words of Jesus
• Commentaries: Matthew Henry, Barnes, Matthew Henry Concise, Bible overview, TSK cross-references, and more
• Licensed/distributed books: including “Image of God.” A locked title opens key entry and its purchase link.
• Free book: “Scriptures in Pastor Toru Asai's Translation” — the pastor's own translations quoted in Image of God and in the weekly bulletins and sermon messages, arranged in Bible order. It opens without a key and is updated weekly.

Language icons distinguish Bibles; type icons identify commentaries and books.

Compare in split panes

1. Choose one, two, or three panes in Reader Options.
2. Assign a Japanese or English Bible, original text, commentary, or book to each pane.
3. Choose horizontal/vertical division and drag the divider for readable space.
4. Compatible panes follow the same book and chapter. Tap an original-language word to highlight its linked Kougo-yaku or KJV word.

Search, original words, and related passages

• Full-text searchSearch Kougo-yaku or KJV and open a result in context.
• Original-word detailView Strong's number, reading, meaning, and other occurrences.
• Japanese to originalFind related Greek or Hebrew from a Japanese word.
• TSK and Gospel harmonyExplore cross-references and compare matching Gospel scenes.
• Commentary translationOn supported iOS versions, translate English commentary on the device.
• Return to saved workReopen bookmarks, verse notes, highlights, and commentary notes.

Notes, bookmarks, and highlights

1. Tap a Bible verse or a supported text unit in a book; select a range when needed.
2. Choose Bookmark, a highlight color, Note, Copy, or Share.
3. The resource and location are saved. Return from Notes / Bookmarks / Highlights in Bible.
4. Supported commentary and licensed-book units use the same annotation tools.

Read aloud

Tap the speaker to read the open Bible chapter. For Image of God, choose read-aloud from the book options menu. Reading begins at the currently open original-page position, advances one page at a time, and continues to the end of the book unless you stop it. The player offers pause, stop, 15-second back/forward, speed, and AirPlay/Bluetooth output. Playback controls also appear on the Lock Screen and in Control Center, with background playback and a saved resume position. A verse or text action can begin “Read aloud from here.”

Activate a licensed book

1. Tap a locked title in the resource list.
2. Use the displayed purchase link to obtain a key.
3. Enter the six-digit key in the 111-111 format. This dummy number shows only the format.
4. A valid key that meets the book’s activation requirements downloads the book. For Image of God, the same valid key also works after reinstalling; see reactivation instructions.
5. “Image of God” opens in Continuous view by default. Switch to Original to inspect printed page numbers and boundaries; its contents list jumps to sections.