Studying a portion of Scripture in various translations has become much easier with the advent of personal computers and handheld devices. Olive Tree offers a wide array of English and other Bible translations for you to search and compare, over 80 in all. "What possible use could I have for so many translations," one might ask? This article will give you an introduction to the value of using multiple translations to study the Word.

This eBook is part of a series of articles brought to you exclusively by Olive Tree Bible Software - Exploring the Bible on Your PDA. By providing these articles, we want to help those who use our products (and potential users) learn more about our Bible study tools and how to get the most out of each.

Excerpt: "Serious Bible students agree that having access to a variety of Bible translations enriches ones understanding of the Scriptures. For this reason, parallel Bibles with multiple translations have been a popular tool for decades. In this article, which explores the value of using multiple translations to uncover Bible truths, you will learn how the various translations of God's word provide unique perspectives on the meaning of the original Hebrew and Greek texts. With numerous translations to look at, one can more greatly appreciate the profound depth of God's revelation of Himself in the Bible."