API.Bible

Scripture at the speed of conversation

Your AI agent integrates directly with API.Bible to deliver scripture content during customer conversations. Search verses by keyword, retrieve passages from 2500+ Bible versions across 1600+ languages, compare translations side-by-side, and navigate scripture by book, chapter, or section - all automated within your conversational workflows.

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Biblical content through natural dialogue

From verse lookups to translation comparisons, your AI agent brings the full depth of the Digital Bible Library to every conversation with your faith community.

Bible Version Discovery

Agent retrieves the complete catalog of supported Bible versions from API.Bible. Access metadata for 2500+ translations across 1600+ languages, helping customers find scripture in their preferred version or language during conversations.

Bible Metadata Retrieval

Agent fetches detailed information about specific Bible versions by ID. Retrieve version names, language details, copyright information, and publisher data to provide accurate attribution and help customers understand which translation they are reading.

Book Catalog Access

Agent retrieves the complete list of books within any Bible version. Get book names, abbreviations, and identifiers for all 66 books, enabling navigation from Genesis to Revelation in the customer's chosen translation.

Section Navigation

Agent lists all sections within a specific book of the Bible. Access thematic divisions like the Sermon on the Mount or the Beatitudes, allowing customers to navigate scripture by meaningful passages rather than just chapter and verse numbers.

Scripture Content Retrieval

Agent retrieves the full text of Bible sections with customizable formatting. Choose between HTML, JSON, or plain text output, include or exclude verse numbers, chapter numbers, footnotes, and section titles based on customer needs.

Verse Search Across Versions

Agent searches for verses containing specific words or phrases within any Bible version. Find all occurrences of terms like love, faith, or hope with paginated results, helping customers discover relevant scripture passages instantly.

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Use Cases

Faith engagement scenarios

See how churches, ministries, and faith organizations use AI agents to deliver scripture, support Bible study, and engage communities.

Scripture Lookup and Verse Delivery

Customer asks for a specific Bible passage like John 3:16 or Psalm 23. Your AI agent searches API.Bible, retrieves the exact verses in the customer's preferred translation, and delivers formatted scripture text instantly. The agent can include footnotes and cross-references when requested, providing scholarly context within the conversation.

Multi-Translation Scripture Comparison

Customer wants to understand how different Bible translations render a specific passage. Your AI agent retrieves the same section from multiple versions - NIV, KJV, ESV, and more - and presents them side-by-side. Customers can compare wording, explore nuances, and deepen their understanding without leaving the conversation.

Topical Bible Study and Keyword Search

Customer wants to find all Bible verses about forgiveness, prayer, or another topic. Your AI agent searches across the selected Bible version, retrieves matching verses with their references, and presents organized results. The agent can paginate through extensive results and help narrow searches to specific books or testaments.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Bible versions can the AI agent access through API.Bible?

The agent can access nearly 2500 Bible versions across over 1600 languages through API.Bible. This includes popular English translations like NIV, KJV, ESV, and NASB, as well as versions in Spanish, French, Chinese, Arabic, and hundreds of other languages. The agent retrieves the full catalog using the Get Supported Versions action.

Can the agent search for verses containing specific words or phrases?

Yes. The agent uses the Search Verses action to find all verses containing your search terms within any Bible version. You specify the query text and version identifier, and the agent returns matching verses with their book, chapter, and verse references. Results are paginated for extensive searches.

How does the agent retrieve scripture text in different formats?

When retrieving section content, the agent can specify HTML, JSON, or plain text output format. You can also control whether to include verse numbers, chapter numbers, section titles, and footnotes. This flexibility lets you format scripture appropriately for websites, apps, or plain conversational delivery.

What is the difference between sections and chapters in API.Bible?

Chapters are the standard numerical divisions of Bible books. Sections are thematic groupings that may span multiple chapters or subdivide a single chapter - like the Sermon on the Mount spanning Matthew 5-7 or the Beatitudes within Matthew 5. The agent can navigate by either structure depending on customer needs.

Can the agent compare the same passage across multiple Bible translations?

Yes. The agent can retrieve the same section from different Bible versions and present them together for comparison. Using the parallels parameter in the Get Section action, you can request content from multiple Bible IDs simultaneously, enabling side-by-side translation comparison in a single request.

What are the API.Bible rate limits and daily query restrictions?

API.Bible allows up to 500 consecutive verses per request and 5000 queries per day per API key. These limits ensure fair usage across all developers. The agent operates within these constraints, and for most conversational use cases involving scripture lookup and search, these limits are more than sufficient.

Does the agent include footnotes and cross-references in scripture content?

Yes, when retrieving section content the agent can include footnotes by setting the include-notes parameter. Footnotes provide translation notes, manuscript variants, and cross-references that enhance scriptural understanding. You can enable or disable footnotes based on whether customers want scholarly detail or clean reading text.

How does the agent retrieve the list of books in a specific Bible version?

The agent uses the Get All Books action with the Bible version ID to retrieve the complete book catalog. This returns all books available in that translation - typically the 66 books from Genesis to Revelation - with their names, abbreviations, and identifiers for further navigation to chapters and sections.

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