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Verse-Searcher

This Web site is dedicated to the best bible study program ever created, 'THE WORD Processor' by Bible Research Systems. They were the first to pioneer the first commercially available Bible study software over 40 years ago.

Bible Research Systems closed their doors for business in 2018. So their software has been orphaned since that time...

Hence, the purpose of this Web site is to be a place for users to peruse the content, download what they need to further their study goals, and provide a way to engage other Verse Search users by:

1) celebrate the long history of BRS and how great their software is 

2) provide an archive to house software, manuals, and other documentation

3) create a space for BRS users to collaborate with each other (future scope).

 

History
 

Bert Brown and Kent Ochel are the founders of Bible Research Systems of Austin, TX and they created the first-ever Bible study software, 'THE WORD Processor' in 1982. (a, b)  The 'THE WORD Processor' software was initially released to run on the following platforms: Apple II+, Apple III, IBM-PC, and Radio Shack TRS80-III computers.

'THE WORD Processor' software contained one bible version, the King James Version translation, and one add-on, which could be purchased separately, Topics. (c

From these humble beginnings, 'THE WORD Processor' application later transitioned into the 'The Word Processor' software suite where 'THE WORD Processor' application in the earliest versions were accompanied by a few add-on utilities that could be purchased separately. 

At every new version release, the addition of new add-ons or utilities further expanded 'THE WORD Processor' study-work flow where it all starts with Verse Search--the main application. Verse Search begins with basic reading of the Bible text/verses, enhanced by textual searches, and copying the verses or passages into your lesson plans or sermon documents. 

As your study needs grow, one could purchase additional study resources that adds to capabilities of the suite since every application, utility, or add-on are fully-integrated into 'The Word Processor' product family. (d

Flash forward to 2017, the list of add-ons or utilities available for Verse Search v7.1.39 are as follows:

BIBLES: 

  • American Standard Version (ASV), 
  • English Standard Version (ESV), 
  • Greek New Testament (GNT), 
  • King James Translation (KJV), 
  • The Living Bible (LBV), 
  • New American Standard Version (NAS), 
  • New International Translation (NIV),
  • New King James Translation (NKJ), 
  • New Living Translation (NLT), 
  • New Revised Standard Translation (NRS), 
  • Reina Valera Actualizada (RVA), 
  • Revised Standard Translation (RSV), 
  • Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

CHAIN REFERENCES: 

  • American Standard Version Chain Reference, 
  • English Standard Version Chain Reference, 
  • King James Translation Chain Reference, 
  • Living Bible Chain Reference, 
  • New American Standard Version Chain Reference, 
  • New International Translation Chain Reference, 
  • New King James Translation Chain Reference, 
  • New Living Translation Chain Reference, 
  • New Revised Standard Translation Chain Reference, 
  • Reina Valera Actualizada Chain Reference, 
  • Revised Standard Translation Chain Reference, 
  • Young's Literal Translation Chain Reference

TRANSLITERATORS: 

  • King James Greek Transliterator, 
  • King James Hebrew Transliterator, 
  • New International Greek Transliterator, 
  • New International Hebrew Transliterator

OTHER BOOKS OR RESOURCES: 

  • Bible Dictionary, 
  • Bible Maps, Bible Outlines, 
  • Christian Classics Library, 
  • Chronological Bible, 
  • Disciples Study Bible, 
  • Librarian Utility, 
  • Life Application Bible, 
  • Major Bible Themes, 
  • Matthew Henry's Commentary, 
  • Morning and Evening Devotional, 
  • Naves Topical Bible, 
  • Personal Commentary Utility, 
  • Spurgeon Morning & Evening, 
  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, 
  • Torrey's Topical Index, 
  • Vines Dictionary, 
  • Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia, 
  • Wycliffe Bible Commentary

     

User manuals and guides...

Bible Research Systems produced excellent user manuals that were printed on high quality paper--hence, they have aged very well and, at least my manuals, are in very good repair.

They have excellent and cushioned three-ring binders to house the user manual and any accompanying floppy disks. The binders also have side-pockets on the inside of the binders--front and back--to store additional documentation.

 

 

What's New

2025-02-07

Added Workbook-Fetch-It marketing documents. I believe these are from version 4.x generation. Can anyone who bought these utilities verify this?

2025-01-04

Added 'Reference Manual for THE WORD Processor' for version 7.x software in the Archive-->Documentation section. In addition, I added a new section in Archive--> My Collection.

2025-01-02

Uploaded THE WORD Processor v4.0 for MS-DOS in the Archive-->Software Section.

2025-01-01

The first edition of the online published Web site.

This Web site is a work of admiration and passion...

The goals of this Web site is to eventually to become a complete reference to all software versions, documentation, or anything related to Bible Research Systems products.

As such, I accept donations to help defray the costs of starting and maintaining the Web site. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

 

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