Interlinear Bible
Word-by-word original language text with transliteration, grammatical parsing, Strong's numbers, and English glosses
About the Interlinear Bible
What is an Interlinear Bible?
An interlinear Bible displays the original language text (Hebrew or Greek) with a word-by-word English translation directly beneath each word. This format allows students to see exactly how the original text connects to the English translation without needing full proficiency in the biblical languages.
Information Provided
- Original Text — Hebrew (OT) or Greek (NT) word
- Transliteration — Pronunciation in Latin characters
- Strong's Number — Reference to Strong's Concordance for further study
- Parsing — Grammatical form (verb tense, noun case, etc.)
- Gloss — Basic English meaning in context
Strong's Concordance
Strong's numbers (H = Hebrew, G = Greek) were created by James Strong in 1890. Each number corresponds to a unique word in the original biblical text, allowing students to trace word usage throughout Scripture without knowing the original languages.
Study Tips
- Hebrew reads right-to-left; Greek reads left-to-right
- Word order in the original often differs from English
- Pay attention to verb forms — tense carries theological meaning
- Use Strong's numbers to study how a word appears elsewhere in Scripture
- Compare the interlinear with your English Bible translation
Hebrew Old Testament — Interlinear
Key OT passages with word-by-word Hebrew analysis. Hebrew reads right-to-left.
Greek New Testament — Interlinear
Key NT passages with word-by-word Greek analysis.
How to Read an Interlinear Bible
Step 1: Read the English Translation
Start with the full English translation at the top of each passage to understand the overall meaning before examining individual words.
Step 2: Examine Each Word
Look at the original word, its transliteration (pronunciation), and the English gloss directly beneath it. Notice how word order may differ from English.
Step 3: Note the Grammar
The parsing line shows the grammatical form — verb tense, voice, mood, person, and number; or noun case, gender, and number. This helps understand nuances lost in translation.
Step 4: Use Strong's Numbers
Each Strong's number (H#### for Hebrew, G#### for Greek) is a unique identifier. Use these to look up the full range of meanings for any word and find every place it appears in Scripture.