11.8
2022-11-12
* The Bible view can now be quickly changed from the main menu. Just 2 taps to switch between Basic, Study, and Compare modes!
* Bible Navigator now includes an Awesome button to instantly go to a random encouraging verse. Just 2 taps to encouragement!
11.7
2022-06-30
This update includes performance improvements and fixes for reported issues.
11.6
2021-12-23
* 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.
11.5.2
2021-10-14
* Highlight multiple verses using the new verse slider!
* Study Mode now includes cross references after the active verse Strong's numbers. More information at your finger tips!
* Completely redesigned Study Notes editor with many more features and capabilities!
+ Includes fixes for problems reported in version 11.5.1.
11.5.1
2021-10-06
* Highlight multiple verses using the new verse slider!
* Study Mode now includes cross references after the active verse Strong's numbers. More information at your finger tips!
* Completely redesigned Study Notes editor with many more features and capabilities!
+ Includes fixes for incompatibilities with iOS 15.
11.5
2021-09-10
* Highlight multiple verses using the new verse slider!
* Study Mode now includes cross references after the active verse Strong's numbers. More information at your finger tips!
* Completely redesigned Study Notes editor with many more features and capabilities!
11.0
2021-05-21
* New Scripture Memory feature! Scientific algorithms for maximizing memory retention will have you quickly memorizing Scripture in just a few minutes each day!
* 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)
* Bible searches can now be diacritic insensitive; thus, searching a Spanish Bible for Jesus will find verses with either Jesus or Jesús. Also, searching a Greek Bible for Κυριος will find verses with either Κυριος, Κύριος, or Κύριός!
* Numerous other enhancements and bug fixes.
10.2.1
2020-05-26
* 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!
+ Includes bug fixes found in the 10.2 release.
10.2
2020-04-23
* 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!
10.1
2020-04-10
SermonAudio.com!
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.
10.0
2020-03-30
* CarPlay! Listen to the Bible in your vehicle in an easier, safer way. Includes a number of popular Christian radio and Internet stations to listen to!
* Search any resource now! Includes new two-finger swipe gesture to browse through the search results in context.
* Dig deeper and follow the links in Tooltips now!
* Rename Custom Categories and update all associated tagged verses!
* New Format toolbar in Study Notes editor.
* New greenish background color which may ease eye strain for some people.
9.0
2019-10-16
* New Maximize When Scrolling option! Change it in Display Settings if needed.
* Print any selection of text directly to AirPrint-compatible printers.
* 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.
8.3
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!
* 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
8.0.1
2018-06-06
* Updated to support "Low Light" mode throughout the app!
* Search Strong's numbers from the lower section when in Bible Study Mode!
* New System setting to allow disabling Auto-Lock, thus preventing your iPhone from going to sleep while you are reading or listening to the Bible!
* New System setting for selecting which Bible translation is used in the e-Sword LT Today widget!
* Additional improvements such as better Evernote sharing, active links in Study Notes tooltips, etc.
+ Includes bug fixes found in 8.0 release.
8.0
2018-05-26
* Updated to support "Low Light" mode throughout the app!
* Search Strong's numbers from the lower section when in Bible Study Mode!
* New System setting to allow disabling Auto-Lock, thus preventing your iPhone from going to sleep while you are reading or listening to the Bible!
* New System setting for selecting which Bible translation is used in the e-Sword LT Today widget!
* Additional improvements such as better Evernote sharing, links in Study Notes, etc.
7.5
2017-11-23
* Bible Study Mode! This new Display Setting places the Strong's numbers for the active verse below the Bible text. Digging into the Bible text has never been so easy!
* Highlighting Improvements! Along with the addition of two new colors, you can also view your highlighted verses by color.
7.1
2017-11-03
* Updated for iPhone X.
* 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.
7.0.1
2017-08-18
* New Today Widget! Get a fresh encouraging Bible verse each time you view the e-Sword LT Today widget. On those iPhones that support 3D Touch, you can deep-press on the e-Sword LT app icon to view an encouraging Bible verse as well.
* 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.
* Updated resources now have an "Update" badge on them so you can easily identify those you need to re-download.
+ Fixed word highlighting problems.
7.0
2017-08-11
* New Today Widget! Get a fresh encouraging Bible verse each time you view the e-Sword LT Today widget. On those iPhones that support 3D Touch, you can deep-press on the e-Sword LT app icon to view an encouraging Bible verse as well.
* 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.
* Updated resources now have an "Update" badge on them so you can easily identify those you need to re-download.
6.5
2017-06-10
* App Themes! Customize the e-Sword LT 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.
* Import Resources! Direct importing of third-party e-Sword Bibles and other e-Sword resources using Dropbox or other cloud solutions.
* Graphics Zooming! Map collections in Reference Books can now be zoomed into using the pinch gesture.
6.0
2017-01-14
* 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 Study Notes lookup feature for locating all of your Bible notes.
5.0
2015-12-04
* New Study Notes feature! Long-press on verse's reference link and choose the "Note" popup menu item to display the Editor used to add or edit notes. Bible verses with study notes will display a a little note icon which you can tap to see that note in a popover. Study Notes can be shared with e-Sword HD on the iPad and e-Sword X on the Mac, and vice-versa!
* 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. Bookmarks can also have their order rearranged as needed.
* e-Sword LT has been completely updated and optimized for use on the larger iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
4.0
2015-06-05
* 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.
* You can view all highlighted verses from the main menu now.
3.8
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!
* File Sharing has been implemented for those adventuresome users who like to make their own modules. Additional information regarding this new feature is located on the FAQ at our web site.
3.6
2014-11-21
* New Bible Section Headings display option to view the pericope within the Bible text.
* Rearrange the tabs in the TabBar to your liking using the Edit button in the More navigator.
* You can download add-on modules using the main Menu.
Changes included in the recent 3.5 update:
* New Verse Tagging feature! Tag your favorite verses to one or more categories (long-press verse reference to do so.) Easily view all verses for a given category (access using "Menu" button.)
* Redesigned Bible Navigator to allow quicker access to Bible verses.
* History button added to Bible toolbar to allow quicker access to previous verses.
* Bible verse highlighting and tagging can also be performed in the Reading Plan view.