The ESV Bible app offers a seamless and immersive way to read, study, and engage with Scripture wherever you go. Designed to deliver the best possible Bible reading experience on your phone or tablet, it combines powerful features with a simple, user-friendly interface.
Read the Bible Anywhere
The app provides a distraction-free reader mode, allowing you to toggle display settings for comfortable Bible reading anytime, anywhere. Powerful search tools let you quickly find verses by reference, keywords, or phrases. Cross-references are just a tap away, helping you explore Scripture in greater depth and connect related passages effortlessly.
Listen and Meditate
Immerse yourself in the Word with audio Bibles read by acclaimed Christian voices such as Kristyn Getty, Ray Ortlund, Jackie Hill Perry, and Michael Reeves. Enjoy instrumental background music with a variety of styles and artists to help you meditate while listening. Volume controls for both music and narration let you customize your listening experience to suit your mood and setting.
Make Bible Reading a Habit
With over 50 Bible reading plans available, including one-year, devotional, and topical plans, you can find a program that fits your lifestyle and spiritual goals. These plans help you cultivate a consistent daily Bible reading habit, enriching your faith journey and keeping you connected to God’s Word.
Dive Deeper into God’s Word
Access the ESV Global Study Bible for free, and subscribe to unlock an extensive library of study tools. Premium resources include the ESV Study Bible, Archaeology Study Bible, and commentary series like Preaching the Word and ESV Expository Commentary. These resources provide rich insights and context for deeper understanding and application.
Engage with Scripture
The app lets you personalize your experience by adding notes, highlights, and bookmarks to your favorite Scripture passages. All your content syncs securely with ESV.org, so you can access your reflections and study materials from any device. You can also customize your reading view with options for font size, red letter text, background color, and more to suit your preferences.
Unlock Premium Features
Gain access to the full suite of study Bibles, commentaries, and thematic playlists designed to guide your devotionals, worship, or study sessions. Choose from over 50 curated playlists that compile relevant verses for specific moods, topics, or seasons, enriching your time in Scripture.
FAQs
1. Is the ESV Bible app free to download and use?
Yes, the app is free to download and includes many features. Premium study resources and playlists are available via subscription.
2. Can I listen to the Bible being read aloud in the app?
Absolutely! The app features audio Bibles narrated by well-known Christian teachers and artists, with optional background instrumental music.
3. How can I customize my Bible reading experience?
You can adjust text size, colors, red letter settings, and even create personal notes, highlights, and bookmarks that sync across devices.
4. Are there Bible reading plans included in the app?
Yes, there are over 50 reading plans to help you build a daily habit, including devotional, topical, and one-year plans tailored to your goals.
5. What study tools are available in the app?
The free version includes the ESV Global Study Bible, while subscribers gain access to extensive commentaries and study Bibles for deeper insights.
Version History
v5.1.0—5 May, 2024
New:
• The ESV Subscription is now available in a monthly billing option.
• ESV Voice audio can now be played at .5x and 2x speed.
Fixed:
• The back button could navigate to the incorrect location.
• Images in the Library could fail to download.
• Fixed several crashes related to selecting verses, search, audio, and notes.
v5.0.7-rc05—21 Feb, 2024
New:
• Navigating to a cross reference now displays a button to return to the previously viewed passage.
Fixed:
• Fixed an issue that could cause the app to crash on startup.
v5.0.6—17 Jan, 2024
Fixed:
• Fixed an issue that would cause the Scroll Text with Audio setting to not function.
• Fixed an issue that could cause premium features to not unlock after subscribing.
• Fixed several issues that could cause the app to crash.
