This template creates an external link, and therefore . External links to the Bible should be placed in .

Usage

This template is used to provide sources for .

This template creates an external link. The states that external links "should not normally be used in the body of an article". Furthermore, the use of inline parenthetical referencing on Wikipedia. Place external links to the Bible in , but be aware that the Bible may be considered a , which should be used with care in sourcing Wikipedia articles.

Code format:

{{ Bibleverse | Bible book name | c:v–c:v | version }}

Example

{{Bibleverse|Genesis|1:1|KJV}} yields:

• Shorthand can be used for the names, such as 1 Sam or Deut . See the for other acceptable abbreviations.
• Verse references may be simplified (for example, no range or entire chapter).

List of versions

The following table holds a partial list of available Bible versions and the external sites used by the template to link them. The default version is the due to its frequent use among biblical scholarship. The is emerging in use among biblical scholars and theologians inclined toward theological conservatism. See the article on for additional information.

Alternative version

An alternative version of this template is available that does not include the book name: . It can be used to create lists of verses, e.g. [[Book of Exodus|Exodus]] {{Bibleverse-nb||Exodus|1:2–3|HE}}; {{Bibleverse-nb||Exodus|13:10|HE}} produces: ;

Examples

• {{Bibleverse|Genesis|1:15–16|HE}} produces:
• {{Bibleverse|2 Samuel|13:1–22|NKJV}} produces:

Redirects

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Wrappers

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References

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