Discover the fascinating world of 19th century Christian viewpoints with a collection of Bible dictionaries and concordances. From Noah Webster's foundation of definitions based on God's word to William Smith's popular condensed version of his Bible dictionary, explore a wealth of knowledge and insight into the Bible's teachings. Delve into the cross-references of key English words to original Greek texts in the Vine Expository Dictionary, or immerse yourself in Orville James Nave's deeply researched Nave's Topical Bible Concordance with over 20,000 different topics and more than 100,000 scriptural references. Whether you're a scholar, a theologian, or simply someone seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible, these historical resources provide a unique and enlightening perspective on God's written word.

Bible Dictionary and Glossary is a reference app that bundles together several 19th-century Bible dictionaries — Webster's, Smith's, and others — into one searchable collection.

You type in a word or name from the Bible and the app pulls up definitions and entries from the dictionaries it includes. Each entry tells you what the word meant in its biblical context, sometimes with cross-references to where it appears in Scripture. The app works offline once installed.

I appreciate that the entries are detailed and treat Scripture seriously. These are not modern paraphrases. They are the same reference works pastors and Bible study leaders used for generations. If you have ever been stopped by a word in the readings (Selah, Urim, Nazarite) and wanted more than a quick Google answer, this is a deeper resource.

Good for adult Bible study groups, for catechists who want a quick reference while preparing a class, for parents handling tough questions at the dinner table, and for anyone who reads Scripture and wants the cultural and linguistic background. A small but useful tool to have when you are sitting with the daily readings.

The reference works are Protestant in origin (Noah Webster's foundation, William Smith's condensed dictionary) and the language is 19th-century, which can feel formal. They are not Catholic resources, so you will not find entries on the Deuterocanonical books or specifically Catholic theology. Use it as a linguistic reference, not a catechetical one.

Free, by Oleg Shukalovich. Available on the App Store: Bible Dictionary and Glossary. A solid scholarly resource. Best paired with a Catholic Bible commentary for serious study.