e-Sword X for Mac

October, 28th 2024 - Freeware

Latest Version

e-Sword X 9.4 LATEST
Review by

Marian Marinescu
Operating System

macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later
User Rating

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Author / Product

Rick Meyers / External Link

The e-Sword X for Mac is a feature-rich Bible study software designed to provide users with a comprehensive platform for exploring the Bible.

It comes built-in with a wide array of useful services and tools that are specifically created to support daily workflows or everyone who is daily interacting with the Bible.

This free software offers a wide range of features that cater to various use case scenarios, supporting the needs of both students and priests, with real-time access to not only various Bible translations, study notes, and other resources, but also advanced tools for sermon management, bible comparisons, cross-references, history tool, tooltip insights, comprehensive search, and much more.

Main Features

Bible Study – Access to various Bible translations, study notes, and other resources for in-depth Bible study.
Advanced Search – Quickly locate specific verses, words, or phrases.
Highlighting – Highlight verses, words, or phrases for easy reference and note-taking.
Bookmarks – Create bookmarks for quick access to frequently visited Bible pages.
Study Notes – Create and manage study notes for personal reflection, note-taking, and sermon support.
Audio Bible – Single-click access to audio recordings of the Bible.
Commentary Viewer – View and study commentaries from various authors and sources.
Dictionaries and Lexicons – Access to built-in dictionaries and lexicons.
Memory Verses – Create and manage memory verses.
Bible Reading Plans – Create and manage personalized Bible reading plans.
100% Free – Accessible for free on all supported platforms (Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android).

Installation and Setup

This app is distributed as a standalone installer that must be manually downloaded and installed by the user.

To get it up and running on any modern Mac, users simply need to download the app either from the official website or the secure FileHorse server and drag and drop the file to the Application folder which will start the streamlined installation procedure.

Once fully installed, the app does not require any additional configuration or license authentication step as it is free for use.

How to Use

Once inside the app, users are free to load Bible content and navigate through the various modules. The app promotes the use of several modules for showcasing Bible pages, notes, historical records, dictionary results, bookmarks, and much more.

This approach enables users to fully optimize the main dashboard to their own preferences and study Bible materials in the way they prefer.

The app promotes easy access to a powerful search tool and study material manager that is especially useful for bible students and priests preparing for sermons and religious presentations.

Users can search for specific verses, create bookmarks, and manage study notes through the app without the need for any external software or database.

Preinstalled Bible Content that is present in this app includes:

King James Bible
Strong's Lexicon
Smith's Bible dictionary
Meyer's devotional commentary
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge cross-references

User Interface

This app features a highly flexible user interface that is easy to navigate and customize.

The main dashboard promotes extensive data listings across several customizable modules, with a unified search tool, and a large set of optional features for highlighting, dictionary, bible comparison, audio sermon service, and much more.

Due to the age of the app, its visual style is a bit dated but the content and tools it provides are still highly praised by its large community of users.

FAQ

What is e-Sword X?
It is a popular Bible study software designed for Mac computers and other modern desktop and mobile platforms.

Is it safe?
Yes.

Alternatives

Logos Bible Software – A comprehensive Bible study software with a large library of curated theological resources.

Accordance Bible Software – A feature-rich Bible study and education software optimized for use by students, professors, and pastors.

Olive Tree Bible Software – A user-friendly Bible study software optimized for Mac and iPad platforms.

Pricing

This app is 100% free.

System Requirements

macOS 10.13

PROS

Comprehensive Bible study features.
Highly customizable main dashboard.
User-friendly interface.
Free.

CONS

Aging visual design of the UI.

Conclusion

e-Sword X for Mac is a powerful and feature-rich Bible study software intended to be used by students, professors, pastors, and bible enthusiasts worldwide.

Coming pre-built with a wide array of theological content and extensive tools for fast search, comparison, reference, and notetaking, this app represents an essential solution for anyone who wishes to delve deeper into the scriptures and enhance their understanding of the Bible.

Also Available: Download e-Sword for Windows

Download e-Sword X for Mac Latest Version

What's new in this version:

e-Sword X 9.4
- New mouse-click hotkey: Hold down Option key while left-clicking reference link to navigate directly to reference instead of displaying tooltip. This works for Strong's number links as well.
- Adaptations for Sequoia changes.

e-Sword X 9.3
- Scripture reference tooltips from PC e-Sword user files are converted into proper tooltips for e-Sword X.

e-Sword X 9.2.1
- Adaptations for Sonoma changes.
- Includes fixes for Editor issues.

e-Sword X 9.2
- Adaptations for Sonoma changes.

e-Sword X 9.1
- New hotkeys to accommodate navigating through the Bible verse History.
- Issues fixed in editors and layout.

e-Sword X 9.0
- Regular Expressions have been extended to all resource types! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example: REGEX(b[Aa]fterW+(?:w+W+){1,6}daysb)
- The History is now saved between sessions! The listing is automatically trimmed as needed, but you can always clear the listing whenever you want to.
- Main toolbar includes Previous and Next buttons to move through the Bible, as well as an Awesome button to instantly go to a random encouraging verse!
- New 'Backup User Files' menu item to accommodate sharing user files between devices.

e-Sword X 8.1.2
- Fixed Head Indent bug in note editors.

e-Sword X 8.1.1
- This update includes performance improvements and fixes for reported issues.

e-Sword X 8.0.1
- New Navigation Sidebar for easy access to Bible chapters!
- Editor enhancements, including a background matching the other views.
- Copy Verses improvements, including additional formats.
- Includes bug fixes for all reported issues in e-Sword X 8.0.

e-Sword X 8.0
- New Navigation Side for easy access to Bible chapters!
- Editor enhancements, including background matching to the other views.
- Copy Verses improvements, including additional formats.

e-Sword X 7.5
- New Analyze Verses feature! Determine word use counts for any range of Scripture, and visualize it for easy identification of the themes.
- Bible searches can now use Regular Expressions! Just wrap the expression in the REGEX() command, for example: REGEX(b[Aa]fterW+(?:w+W+){1,6}daysb)
- 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, ΚÏριος, or ΚÏριÏŒς!
- Design updates for Big Sur and a new icon.
- Native support for Apple Silicon Macs.

e-Sword X 7.0
- Pop-Up Buttons have replaced the Combo Boxes throughout the app making resource selection much easier and intuitive!
- Dig deeper and follow the links in Tooltips now!
- Study Mode (Command+W) has much more functionality!
- Listen to a number of popular Christian radio and Internet stations!
- Printing improvements, including Header/Footer option and Margin choices!
- New greenish background color which may ease eye strain for some people.
- Numerous additional enhancements and fixes.