Biblical Study Resources
Carefully selected tools for learning Scripture through language, literary design, canonical flow, and historical context—resources that help you understand how the Bible works.
Featured Resource
If you explore only one external resource, make it this one.
The Bible Project
The Bible Project focuses on reading Scripture as a unified literary work. Their approach emphasizes narrative flow, word studies in Hebrew and Greek, biblical theology, and canonical structure. If you want to understand how biblical books fit together and why literary design matters, this is where to start.
Their free videos, podcasts, and Classroom courses cover everything from individual book overviews to deep dives into themes like "Image of God," "Temple," and "The Day of the Lord." Much of Project Context's approach was shaped by insights gained through their work.
Text & Language Tools
Primary tools for reading Scripture in original languages alongside English translations.
A free digital library of Jewish texts with the full Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) in side-by-side Hebrew and English. Includes Targums, Midrash, and rabbinic commentary—invaluable for understanding how Jewish tradition has read these texts.
Searchable Bible in 200+ translations with parallel view, free audio narrations, and reading plans. The go-to tool for comparing how different translations handle a passage.
Interlinear Hebrew and Greek texts with integrated lexicons, morphology tags, and cross-references. Click any word to see its root, parsing, and every occurrence in Scripture.
Parallel translations with integrated original language tools and classic commentaries. Particularly useful for quick comparison across versions and accessing older commentary tradition.
The complete Hebrew Bible with vowels (nikkud) and cantillation marks (te'amim). The cantillation marks show phrase divisions and emphasis—essential for understanding Hebrew syntax.
The New English Translation with over 60,000 translator notes explaining why specific translation decisions were made. Invaluable for understanding the reasoning behind English renderings and textual variants.
Tyndale House's Scripture Tools for Every Person. Excellent interlinear display, morphological tagging, and multiple original language resources. Many scholars consider it superior to other free tools for serious language work.
Lexicons & Word Study
Tools for understanding Hebrew and Greek vocabulary at the root level.
Access Strong's Concordance through Blue Letter Bible's interface. Click any Strong's number to see the Hebrew/Greek word, its definition, and every biblical occurrence. Entry-level but powerful for tracing word usage.
Free online Greek dictionary from William Mounce, author of standard Greek textbooks. Clear definitions with frequency information. Good companion for anyone learning NT Greek.
Beyond the biblical text, Sefaria provides access to medieval Jewish commentators (Rashi, Ibn Ezra, etc.) who often explain Hebrew terms and grammar. Free access to centuries of careful Hebrew analysis.
Industry-standard software with access to scholarly lexicons: BDB and HALOT for Hebrew, BDAG for Greek. Expensive but unmatched for serious language work. Free tier available with basic resources.
Ancient Near Eastern Context
Resources for understanding the world Scripture was written in and responding to.
Assyriologist Dr. Joshua Bowen explains Mesopotamian texts, languages, and culture with accessible videos. Excellent for understanding the ANE backdrop to Genesis, Exodus, and prophetic literature.
Well-researched articles on ancient civilizations, deities, practices, and texts. Good starting point for contextualizing biblical references to surrounding nations and cultures.
Electronic Tools and Ancient Near Eastern Archives—a digital library of ANE texts, images, and scholarly resources. More academic but invaluable for primary source access.
Articles from Society of Biblical Literature scholars covering biblical texts, archaeology, and historical context. Reliable academic perspective made accessible.
Second Temple Literature
Jewish texts from between the testaments—essential for understanding the NT worldview.
Sefaria includes Second Temple texts with their interconnected reference system. Access 1 Enoch, Jubilees, Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs, and more with cross-references to biblical texts.
Comprehensive collection of Jewish texts from the Second Temple period with introductions, dating information, and full English translations. Well-organized and accessible.
High-resolution images of Dead Sea Scroll fragments from the Israel Museum. See the actual manuscripts with search functionality and scholarly notes.
Full texts of Josephus's writings—our primary source for first-century Jewish history, including the temple, Jewish sects, and the events surrounding the NT period.
Listening & Parallel Reading
Tools for hearing Scripture—because these texts were written to be read aloud.
Chapter-by-chapter MP3 recordings of the entire Tanakh in clear spoken Hebrew. Pair with an English text for listening comprehension and rhythm awareness.
High-quality English audio of the ESV translation. Available in standard and dramatized versions. Listen while commuting, exercising, or following along with text.
Audio Bibles in multiple translations including NIV, KJV, NKJV, and more. Text highlights as audio plays for synchronized reading and listening.
Scholarly Teaching & Articles
Trusted teachers and resources for going deeper into biblical interpretation.
Extensive Bible teaching archive with a strong Q&A section covering hundreds of topics. Focused on textual understanding and responsible interpretation with pastoral warmth.
Articles, lectures, and book excerpts from one of the most influential NT scholars of our generation. Emphasis on Second Temple Judaism, Paul, and the narrative world of Scripture.
Biblical studies articles from The Gospel Coalition featuring evangelical scholars. Good for accessible introductions to interpretive questions and book recommendations.
Dr. Andrew Henry's YouTube channel covering biblical studies, early Christianity, and religious history from an academic perspective. Well-researched and visually engaging.
How These Resources Complement Project Context
These external tools support the same goals as Project Context's LLTSE methodology: helping you see Scripture's literary design, hear its original rhetoric, and understand its historical world. Use them alongside our structured editions and character studies for integrated learning.
Learn about the LLTSE approach →Project Context Study Frameworks
Structured approaches for applying these external resources to your Bible study
A comprehensive 7-phase framework for your first careful read of any biblical book. Guides you through structure, repetition, character, theology, connections, and artistry— discovering what the text reveals through observation before consulting commentaries.
See the First-Read Framework applied to the entire book of Jonah. Follow along as the framework reveals structure, repeated words, character development, and theological themes through careful observation—all without commentaries.
A reference guide to 8 major patterns that weave through Scripture: Temptation, Chaotic Waters, City of Blood, Serpent/Dragon, Tree of Life, Temple/Eden, True King, and Judgment/Reversal. Helps you recognize when biblical authors are connecting different stories.
Begin with the Scriptural text itself—observe the literary structure, note repetitions and patterns, and read in larger units within that book or letter. Then consult these tools to deepen understanding, not replace the text. The goal is learning the Bible on its own terms, through language, story, and context. Let these resources serve your reading, not substitute for it.