nlb

Natural Language Bible


General Guidelines

Intro Guide eBook


  1. GET A FRESH START - If NLB SEEMS non-responsive or slow, feel free to restart the application by clicking the HOME link or NLB header (circle logo or title text). NLB is at times subject to "query fatigue" and "drift" -- this means processing speed is not always reliable.
  2. PUBLIC BETA - This is the initial BETA rollout of NLB, where we're collecting user feedback on the good, bad, and ugly. Some functionality will be limited until future launches, including our NLB+ membership program. Join our e-mail list to stay up to date.
  3. SOLE PURPOSE - NLB is designed to perform one function -- providing Bible verses about requested topics. It will not provide advice, interpretation, or other counsel.
  4. The Word of God is inerrant; NLB sometimes makes processing errors. When in doubt, double-check your Bible for yourself.
  5. If NLB gives you an answer that includes only chapters and verses without the content of passages, feel free to follow-up and request NLB to list out the text of verses.
  6. The Lord does not change. And, unless you spill your morning coffee on the pages, neither will your printed Bible. However, NLB may generate different answers on different days, so don't be surprised.
  7. The Holy Spirit not only understands all languages, formal and informal, but He also knows the deepest yearnings of our hearts and minds. NLB can process many languages, even some jargon and slang -- however, it cannot read minds. Query NLB the way you naturally talk, don't worry about misspellings or bad grammar, but include as much background information and context as you can.
  8. Providing context is also a good habit when asking follow-up questions. If NLB asks "Would you like more examples," replying "Yes" or "More" is generally acceptable but not ideal. Maintaining the flow of conversation with context -- such as "Yes I'd like additional examples from Psalms" -- will help both you and NLB stay on track.

NLB Query Examples

Intro Queries eBook


  • List the first 3 men to appear in the Bible, in order of appearance. Then list the longest-living 3 men in the Bible in order of final age.

  • Does the Bible have passages about God's human kindness, especially in terms of how He interacts with us like a parent with and child.

  • List 2 passages about healthy leadership. Then list 2 passages about failed leadership.

  • What do David and the temple bread have to do with the Gospel?

  • What are some of Jesus' miracles involving water?

  • What Old Testament books does Jesus reference the most?

  • Show me two pairs of messianic prophecies in the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the New Testament.

  • Give me 4 Biblical names for baby girls that begin with the letter D.