11.2
2022-06-30
This update includes performance improvements and fixes for reported issues.
11.1.1
2022-01-29
* The Strong's definition now includes a link to instantly search and display all instances of that number in the KJV+ Bible. This works anywhere the definition is displayed!
* The Bible reference link long-press is no longer a thing. Double-tap that link now to access its action menu.
+ Fixed a bunch of Bookmarking bugs!
11.1
2021-12-24
* The Strong's definition now includes a link to instantly search and display all instances of that number in the KJV+ Bible. This works anywhere the definition is displayed!
* The Bible reference link long-press is no longer a thing. Double-tap that link now to access its action menu.
11.0.4
2021-10-11
* Completely redesigned Editor with many more features and capabilities!
* Highlight multiple verses using new verse slider!
* Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example:
REGEX(\\b[Aa]fter\\W+(?:\\w+\\W+){1,6}days\\b)
+ Includes fixes for problems reported in version 11.0.3.
11.0.3
2021-10-06
* Completely redesigned Editor with many more features and capabilities!
* Highlight multiple verses using new verse slider!
* Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example:
REGEX(\\b[Aa]fter\\W+(?:\\w+\\W+){1,6}days\\b)
+ Includes crash fix for devices running iOS 12.x.
11.0.2
2021-10-04
* Completely redesigned Editor with many more features and capabilities!
* Highlight multiple verses using new verse slider!
* Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example:
REGEX(\\b[Aa]fter\\W+(?:\\w+\\W+){1,6}days\\b)
+ Includes fixes for incompatibilities with iPadOS 15.
11.0.1
2021-08-24
* Completely redesigned Editor with many more features and capabilities!
* Highlight multiple verses using new verse slider!
* Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example:
REGEX(\\b[Aa]fter\\W+(?:\\w+\\W+){1,6}days\\b)
+ Includes bug fixes for all reported issues in e-Sword HD 11.0.
11.0
2021-08-10
* Completely redesigned Editor with many more features and capabilities!
* Highlight multiple verses using new verse slider!
* Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example:
REGEX(\\b[Aa]fter\\W+(?:\\w+\\W+){1,6}days\\b)
10.2.1
2020-05-08
* Categories are now links in the Tagged verse's Tooltip. These links will bring up the Tagged Verses listing of the other verses Tagged with the same Category!
* Custom Categories can now be listed without the standard Categories when Tagging verses!
* Custom Categories can be renamed and all associated Tagged verses updated!
+ Fixed Bible highlighting in Study mode; text color changes in Editor.
10.2
2020-05-01
* Categories are now links in the Tagged verse's Tooltip. These links will bring up the Tagged Verses listing of the other verses Tagged with the same Category!
* Custom Categories can now be listed without the standard Categories when Tagging verses!
* Custom Categories can be renamed and all associated Tagged verses updated!
10.0
2020-04-20
* Listen to teachings on any passage of the Bible from the SermonAudio.com library of almost two million sermons! Teachers include current pastors, such as Alistair Begg and John MacArthur, as well as classic preachers, such as A.W. Tozer and Andrew Murray.
* Listen to a number of popular Christian radio and Internet stations!
* Dig deeper and follow the links in Tooltips now!
* Study Mode is now a segment on the Bible toolbar!
* Custom Categories are now listed first when Tagging verses! Also, Custom Categories can be renamed and all associated tagged verses updated!
* New greenish background color which may ease eye strain for some people.
9.0.1
2019-11-06
+ Fixed Airdrop synchronizing and import problems on iOS 13.
Also included in previous 9.0 release:
* Support for the multiple-window experience!
* Compare now has Bible links to take you directly to the verse in that translation.
* Audio now pauses during interruptions so that you don't miss anything.
* Many other adaptations for iOS 13 compatibility.
9.0
2019-10-31
* Support for the multiple-window experience!
* Compare now has Bible links to take you directly to the verse in that translation.
* Audio now pauses during interruptions so that you don't miss anything.
* Many other adaptations for iOS 13 compatibility.
8.5
2018-10-10
* The Ancient Hebrew Lexicon is now available, including support for the specialized pictographic script!
* Strong's tooltips can now display from one to all of your installed lexicons in comparative format. Studying with Strong's numbers has just gotten way easier!
* Copying and pasting content into the Editor has many improvements, especially from the Bible and other views within the app. The Editor also includes new shortcut hotkeys for anyone who use an external keyboard. Hold the Command button down to see a listing of these hotkeys.
* Copy Verses not just for ranges anymore! The Copy Verses feature will now accept numerous Scripture references at once for formatting. For example, entering the following list is now valid:
Mat. 10:42; 2 Sam 9:1, 7; Prov. 14:31; 19:17; Mark 9:41; John 19:26-27; 21:15-17; 1 Cor 16:21-22; 2 Cor 4:5; 5:14-15; 8:7-9; Gal. 5:6, 13, 22; 1 Thess 4:9-10; 1 Pe 1:22; 1 John 3:14-19; 4:7-12, 20-21; 5:1-2
8.0
2018-06-06
* Updated to support "Low Light" mode throughout the app!
* Search Strong's numbers from the lower/left section when in Bible Study Mode!
* New System setting for selecting which Bible translation is used in the e-Sword HD Today widget!
* Additional improvements such as better Evernote sharing, links in Study Notes tooltips, etc.
7.5.1
2017-11-28
* New Copy Verses feature! Copy one or more verses onto the Pasteboard in a variety of formats. Great for pasting into emails, documents, and other apps that accept text.
* Highlighting Improvements! Along with the addition of two new colors, you can also view your highlighted verses by color.
+ Fixed Airdrop synchronizing and import problems.
7.5
2017-11-21
* New Copy Verses feature! Copy one or more verses onto the Pasteboard in a variety of formats. Great for pasting into emails, documents, and other apps that accept text.
* Highlighting Improvements! Along with the addition of two new colors, you can also view your highlighted verses by color.
7.0.1
2017-08-19
* New Today Widget! Get a fresh encouraging Bible verse each time you view the e-Sword HD Today widget. Tap on the verse's link to go directly to it in e-Sword HD.
* Improved Search Results! Search results are now displayed in their entirety, as well as any associated display formatting.
* Bookmarks, History, and Tagged Verses also include the improved verse display features.
+ Fix word highlighting problems.
7.0
2017-08-11
* New Today Widget! Get a fresh encouraging Bible verse each time you view the e-Sword HD Today widget. Tap on the verse's link to go directly to it in e-Sword HD.
* Improved Search Results! Search results are now displayed in their entirety, as well as any associated display formatting.
* Bookmarks, History, and Tagged Verses also include the improved verse display features.
6.5
2017-06-23
* Bible Study Mode! This new Display Setting places the Bible alongside the active Commentary, and includes cross-references and Strong's numbers for the active verse. Digging into the Bible text has never been so easy!
* App Themes! Customize the e-Sword HD interface to your liking. There is even a "Random" choice to give the app a fresh look with each new start.
* Search Tags! Search results can now be tagged to one or more categories, essentially saving those results to be viewed in any Bible.
* Highlight Labels! You can now rename the Highlight labels using any description you prefer.
* Updated resources now have an "Update" badge on them so you can easily identify those you need to re-download.
6.0
2017-04-08
* New audio Bibles feature! Listen to the Bible being read to you in dramatic fashion. Audio Bibles are courtesy of Bible.is, a ministry of Faith Comes By Hearing. Audio is available for King James, English Standard, Contemporary English and World English Bibles.
* New Custom Categories feature for tagging your favorite Bible verses with your own unique labels.
* New quick-access menu gives easy access to all app settings, and also new features displaying all your Bible Highlights, Study Notes, and Tagged Verses.
* Direct import of third-party e-Sword Bibles and other e-Sword resources using Dropbox or other cloud solutions.
5.0
2016-01-09
* Completely updated to support Slide Over and Split View Multitasking in supported iPad models such as iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, and iPad Pro!
* New Study Notes shortcut. Long-press on verse's reference link and choose the "Note" popup menu item to display the Editor used to add or edit notes and synchronize it to that verse!
4.0
2015-06-26
* Bible highlighting has been expanded from complete verse highlighting to now include highlighting any portion of a verse! Verse highlighting still applies to every Bible, while word highlighting is Bible specific.
* The "Lookup" popup menu item has now been expanded to display a popover of all installed dictionaries that have definitions for the selected term if the currently active dictionary does not have a definition.
* New long-press gesture on verse link to quickly Bookmark verse.
3.8
2015-05-15
* Editors now support popup tooltips for Scripture references and Strong's numbers! Links are automatically converted for content pasted from Bibles, commentaries, etc. Also, a new toolbar button will convert selected Scripture reference or Strong's number into a popup tooltip.
3.7
2015-03-20
Airdrop support for sharing user files with other Apple devices having e-Sword on them. Now you can keep your reading plans, highlights, bookmarks, notes, etc., synchronized between devices!