Study the passage, beside the Bible you already read.
Enter a passage and Bibleside builds a study sheet: the Greek and Hebrew behind the key words, the background, the connections, what classic commentators said, and questions to discuss. Every answer names its sources.
For personal study and for small-group leaders.
ἐσπλαγχνίσθηesplagchnisthē
was moved with compassion
ἀπολωλὼςapolōlōs
Tax collectors and sinners gather to hear Jesus. The Pharisees and scribes grumble that he welcomes sinners and eats with them.
The story ends before the older brother answers. Why might Jesus leave it open for the listeners in 15:2?
Checked referencesEvery reference is checked before you see it.
What a study sheet contains
Pick a passage, for example Luke 15. The sheet sets out what a normal Bible leaves out.
Key words
The Greek or Hebrew behind the important words, what they mean, and where else they appear.
Background
Who wrote it, to whom, and the historical and cultural setting that changes how it reads.
Connections
Cross-references, and the related Old Testament passages.
What commentators said
Short summaries of classic commentators, and where they disagree.
Questions
Discussion questions for personal reflection or for a group.
Then ask
Ask about anything on the sheet. Every answer cites the verse, lexicon entry or commentator it relies on.
Your Bible stays open beside it
Bibleside does not replace your Bible. It sends you to it.
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Enter a passage
Type the passage you are studying, for example Luke 15.
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Read the study sheet
Key words, background, connections, what commentators said and questions to discuss, built for that passage.
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Ask, then open your Bible
Ask about anything on the sheet. Every reference opens in YouVersion, in the translation you already read.
For your own study, and for the group you lead
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Personal study
You are reading through a book of the Bible and want depth, not a daily devotional.
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Small-group leaders
You prepare a weekly Bible study. The study sheet is your preparation, ready to share with the group.
Questions to discuss
Luke 15While the son is still in the distance, his father sees him and runs to him. What does that show about the father?
The story ends before the older brother answers. Why might Jesus leave it open for the listeners in 15:2?
Why you can check every answer
Every answer cites the verse, lexicon entry or commentator it relies on. Every commentator is labelled with tradition and date.
Adam ClarkeMethodist1810
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The text comes from the app, not from the AI's memory. Original-language text, lexicons, cross-references, commentary and a free literal translation are part of Bibleside's own data. The AI works only from what is retrieved for your passage.
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Every reference is checked before you see it. A reference that does not exist, or a quotation that does not match the text, is rejected. The answer is written again, or not shown at all.
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Greek and Hebrew come from a lexicon. Word meanings are looked up, not guessed.
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Every commentator is labelled. You see each source's tradition and date, for example "Adam Clarke, Methodist, 1810".
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No house view on contested questions. Where traditions disagree, on baptism or the end times for example, the sheet sets out each position and names who holds it.
What it is not
Bibleside is not a Bible reader, a devotional app, a prayer app or a chatbot. It does not replace your Bible. It sends you to it.
Common questions
What is Bibleside?
A Bible study companion you open beside the Bible you already read. Enter a passage and it builds a study sheet: key Greek and Hebrew words, background, cross-references and related Old Testament passages, what classic commentators said, and discussion questions. Then you can ask about anything on the sheet.
Does it include a Bible?
No. Bibleside is not a Bible reader. Every reference opens in YouVersion, in the translation you choose. Short quotations on a sheet come from free translations, such as the Berean Standard Bible in English.
Where do the answers come from?
From Bibleside's own data: original-language text, lexicons, cross-references, study notes and commentary. The AI works only from what is retrieved for your passage. Every answer names its sources, and every Bible reference is checked before you see it.
Does Bibleside take sides on contested questions?
No. On questions where traditions disagree, such as baptism, election, the end times or spiritual gifts, the sheet sets out each position and names who holds it. It does not give a view of its own.
Which commentators does it use?
Classic public-domain commentators, each labelled with tradition and date, for example "Adam Clarke, Methodist, 1810" and "Keil and Delitzsch, Lutheran, 1864".
Can I use it to lead a group?
Yes. Each sheet has discussion questions, and it is built to be your preparation for a group study, ready to share with the group.
Which languages will it support?
English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Polish, Indonesian, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Romanian, Ukrainian and Russian.
Does it cost anything?
Bibleside starts with a free trial, then needs a monthly or annual subscription, bought through the App Store or Google Play.
More answers on the support page.
Get Bibleside for iPhone and Android
Open it beside the Bible you already read.
For questions, write to support@bibleside.app.