Bible in Amharic and Geez, KJV

MAJOR FEATURES

* Amharic, Geez, KJV, SEV, Tigrigna Bibles with On-demand Amharic Audio (download a book, once and listen offline)

* Rich Text display, Words of Jesus in Red, options user can turn On or Off

* 250k Cross References - available in all included Bibles

* Highlight one or more verses, touch the reference icon

* Chapter subtitles in all Amharic Bible books, OT and NT

* Section titles have color-coded cross reference links displayed in a mini-content window

* Search by: verses only, titles only, or verses+subtitles

* Great tool for serious Amharic Bible Study users, and beginners alike

* Smart Loading, Continuous Scrolling & Reading

* Word Search: Exact, All Words, Any Words (Search in Geez with installed keyboards)

* Search Entire Bible, NT, OT, Moses, Prophets, Epistles...

* Chapter Notes for all translations

* Switch Versions and compare text - great study tool

* Switch chapter by scrolling, with navigation buttons, or from a pop-up

* Access reading history by simple back/forward buttons or select from the full list

* Major UI Updates

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Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is living and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart." (የእግዚአብሔር ቃል ሕያው ነውና)

Developed by WongelAdvocate.com - we give gratitude and in honor to Ethiopian Bible Society. This app does not require Internet connection to operate once installed. It runs on all Android phones and tablets with versions 4.0.3 and higher. We are grateful for the many users who continue to encourage us and send us feedback - because of your contributions, the quality and accuracy of the app continues to improve - BLESS YOU!

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Overview:

The Bible in Amharic and Geez, KJV is a translation of the Holy Bible into the Amharic and Geez languages of Ethiopia. It is based on the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, which is an English translation completed in 1611. The Amharic and Geez translation was first published in 1889 and has since become the standard Bible for Ethiopian Christians.

Languages:

The Bible in Amharic and Geez, KJV is written in two languages: Amharic and Geez. Amharic is the official language of Ethiopia and is spoken by over 20 million people. Geez is an ancient Semitic language that is no longer spoken as a native language but is still used as a liturgical language in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.

Translation History:

The translation of the Bible into Amharic and Geez was a complex and challenging undertaking. The first attempt to translate the Bible into Amharic was made in the 16th century by a Portuguese Jesuit missionary named Francisco Alvares. However, his translation was never published.

In the 19th century, the British and Foreign Bible Society (BFBS) began working on a new translation of the Bible into Amharic. The BFBS translation was completed in 1889 and was the first complete translation of the Bible into Amharic.

The Geez translation of the Bible was completed in 1893 by a team of Ethiopian scholars. The Geez translation was based on the Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Old Testament that was completed in the 3rd century BC.

Influence:

The Bible in Amharic and Geez, KJV has had a profound influence on Ethiopian culture and society. It is the most widely read book in Ethiopia and is used for both religious and educational purposes. The Bible has also been a source of inspiration for Ethiopian art, music, and literature.

Significance:

The Bible in Amharic and Geez, KJV is a valuable resource for scholars and theologians who are interested in studying the history of the Bible and the development of Christianity in Ethiopia. It is also a valuable resource for Ethiopian Christians who want to read the Bible in their own language.