# Greek and Hebrew Study Bible — user reviews > 122 indexed App Store user reviews of Greek and Hebrew Study Bible by The Pawnee Group, rated 3.60/5 from 44 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greek-and-hebrew-study-bible/id428580762/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greek-and-hebrew-study-bible/id428580762.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 19 · 4★ 9 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 8 · 1★ 7 ## What do users think of Greek and Hebrew Study Bible? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 📚 Comprehensive Greek and Hebrew study tools - 👆 Easy word lookup with tap-to-define functionality - 🎓 Excellent flashcard system for vocabulary learning - 🔊 Audio pronunciation of Greek New Testament - 💰 Reasonable price for extensive content - 📖 Interlinear Bible format with parsing information - ⚡ Offline functionality - no internet required - 🎯 Useful for biblical language students and scholars - 📝 Etymology and word definition features - ✨ Well-designed vocabulary progress tracking **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues - ⚠️ Font changes made text harder to read - 🎨 White background strains eyes - ⚙️ Removed system settings and customization options - 📱 Poor performance on older devices - 🔤 Modern Hebrew font instead of Biblical Hebrew - 🖼️ Unattractive user interface design - ⏱️ Sluggish and slow app performance - 📏 Text layout changes made reading difficult - 🔍 Limited Bible translation options (only one version) **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or when opening specific books - Scrolling navigates to wrong chapters - Font size adjustment not working properly - Missing words in Hebrew text (especially prepositions with suffixes) - Interlinear English text squeezed into narrow column - App freezes when displaying certain verses - Memory errors on older iPad models - Notes randomly disappear or are lost - Highlight feature not functioning - Last verse of Philemon missing - Black background with blue text unreadable - App becomes unusable after iOS updates - Slow loading times and performance lag **Most requested features** - Restore old Hebrew font or provide font options - Add dark mode or parchment background option - Multiple Bible translation choices (KJV, NASB, RSV) - Direct verse navigation without scrolling - Bookmark/save specific verses for later - Add Septuagint for Old Testament Greek study - Hebrew audio pronunciation like Greek - Grammar and verb/noun charts - Full parsing for all words - Integration with Evernote and Dropbox - Restore previous app layout and settings - Better contact/support options for developers - Ability to display Bible references for word occurrences - Improved font size adjustment functionality ## Newest reviews (13 of 122) ### 4/5 — Issues *2026-08-30* Is there a way to bring back copy paste? ### 4/5 — Help *2026-08-25* I can’t find how to change from one Bible book to another in the latest update. The old button center top is gone in the latest update. **Developer response:** Thank you for letting us know. We found that in some screen configurations—such as Stage Manager, Split View, or larger accessibility text—the Bible Chooser could be hidden when space was limited. We’ve made changes so the Bible Chooser remains accessible in these situations. The revision is already in testing and will be included in an upcoming update. We appreciate the feedback. Reports like this help us identify real-world situations we need to address. ### 2/5 — Bring back old Hebrew font *2023-08-23* I used to love this app for studying Hebrew and Greek, and for checking to see which words were used in the original language as I read the Bible. Now the OT part is basically useless to me, as it’s too hard to recognize the letters in the modern script. Please, please change the Hebrew font back to the recognizable Biblical Hebrew font, or give the users the option of which Hebrew font to use. Then I would give the app a 5-star rating. ### 4/5 — Do not like the new version - version 5 *2022-05-05, version 5.00* I have used this app for many years and have always enjoyed it. In the new version there is only the white screen which is harder on the eyes than the old option of an ‘old paper’ screen. This makes it harder to read. In the new version the English translation in the Interlinear is squashed into a column to the left hand side of the page instead of being fully across the page as in the earlier versions. Again this change makes it harder to read. Can these changes please be reversed? ### 2/5 — Terrible updates. *2022-01-10* The change in Greek/Hebrew font is absolutely atrocious and unclear. The white background is also too much. Give us options for personal customization. Please!!!!! ### 3/5 — An Excellent App Gone Bad!! *2021-02-19* Update—Feb 18, 2021: fixing some of the bugs has helped return this app closer to what it was. I appreciate you doing that, particularly this last update. Thank you. ___ This used to be a excellent App. I used it DAILY for years— and I know both Hebrew and Greek since my teenage years (now in my mid 60s). I have taught Biblical Hebrew for nearly 30 years as part of my teaching load as a university professor. I recommended this App to my upper level students because of some of this Apps features. With the changes made in the last two versions and the multitude of bugs that plague these versions, this App has lost much of its virtue in aiding the modern Biblical reader. And the only easy way to contact the designers of the App to help them in fixing and improving their product is the review feature on the App Store advertisement. What’s with that? I truly wish the creators and designers of this App would read the reviews that have given this App a low rating. I would love it if bugs were fixed or if possible for the user have the ability choose features found in various versions. ATTENTION APP DESIGNERS: please fix the all the bugs. Help what was an excellent App become excellent again. ### 3/5 — Make like it was before the update please *2020-12-22* This was my favorite app. However when I did the update it will no longer let me pull up a verse . It just comes up on Gen 1. There is not a way to look up a chapter and verse. Also the font was much better in Biblical Hebrew now after the update its modern Hebrew which is much harder to read. Please fix so I can give 5 stars ### 4/5 — Why the Font change *2020-11-15* I find the new font more difficult to use than the original. Could you restore the original font or give us the options to use one or the other. I like that some of the words (nouns & verbs) are parsed. Can I help to add parsing? I have had extensive training in the Biblical Languages. ### 2/5 — Return to the prior script/font and layout... *2020-10-18* On October 17, 2020, in the midst of reading you updated the app version and ruined the script/font and layout of the text. The new Hebrew script/font and current text layout are terrible. Please return to the script/font and text layout options that existed before October 17. Moreover, with this new version the font size adjustment does not work. ### 4/5 — Love this app! *2020-07-29* I would give this app five stars except for the page with other scriptures using the same Hebrew/Greek word. The black background with blue lettering is unreadable! Please, please change it so I can use that feature! Thank you! ### 4/5 — CANNOT AWARD A FIVE STAR *2020-06-21, version 3.03* Although there is a lot to commend this app, it has one disappointing feature, or lack thereof. While the app tells you how many times a word in Hebrew or Greek occurs in the bible, it does not supply the the bible references where the word appears. ### 2/5 — WHY!?! This update is 🚮 *2018-12-19* Not only was the the translation dumbed down to a elementary level (I.e. changing “YHWH” to “God” everywhere), but this new update also sends you back to the home screen the MOMENT you leave the app. It’s very frustrating and a inconvenience. ### 5/5 — 참 좋은 어플입니다. *2016-08-27* 예전에는 헬라어도 들려주었는데 업데이트 되면서 음성 지원이 안되네요. 다시 음성 지원해주세요. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — New version doesn’t work *2026-08-28* The new version doesn’t display the text. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it and it doesn’t fix the problem. They should test the app before putting it out there for download. **Developer response:** We’re sorry you’re having trouble with the new version. GHSB 7.02 performs a one-time setup after installation before the Bible text is ready to display. Depending on the device, this process may take a little time to complete. Please leave GHSB open after installation and allow the initial setup to finish. Uninstalling and reinstalling the app restarts this process from the beginning. We extensively test each release before publication, but we also want to investigate problems that occur on individual devices. If the text still does not appear after setup has completed, please contact us through the GHSB support page so we can help identify the cause. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. ### 1/5 — Books and chapter heading missing??? *2026-08-23* We can’t change books, chapters even between New and Old Testaments??? HELP!! ### 1/5 — What happened to system settings? *2024-03-31, version 5.25* The new version has removed the system settings. The only setting available is the font. This used to be one of the best, now is below par. ### 1/5 — Font size *2020-11-16* This is a great app full of wonderful information! The most recent update changed the largest font size to the size of a baby ant. Stupid, stupid and aggravating. ### 1/5 — Current version broken *2019-02-25* The current version becomes unusable on iPad if you try to display 3 John. The app just exits. If you try to restart and go to the bible tab, it immediately tries to display 3 John again and exits. ### 1/5 — Refund Please *2017-11-07* I tried linking to the app site to request this, but the site will not link, so I cannot find any other way to communicate with you. I just bought this and its only appeal to me was that it claimed to be a lexicon, however it is not. It is instead Strong’s Concordance, which is not a lexicon. Those who study such know better. Please refund my purchase. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Don't buy *2016-10-06, version 2.18* I wanted this app so bad because it seem to be great on the outside but there are barely any tools to use. You don't even have a option of what bible like kjv the app only has 1 bible with is world English. For the price of this app it's a rip off I suggest if you are wanting the same things of what this app should have. Buy e-sword it has way more to offer and you have a huge selection of bibles and commentaries don't waste your money on this app like I did. And besides all that there is no support they won't even email you back. You get more stuff in a free bible app then what you get here. Also check out PocketSword it has a huge selection of every thing and it's free with Strong's and Hebrew and Greek but please don't waste your money on this app you will regret it like I do now ### 1/5 — Poorly Done *2014-10-05, version 2.12* The interlinear portion of the translation is full of errors. Options should be given for which version of the English text is desired. RSV or NASB is much more accurate. Even the King James would have been better than the supplied translation. I will see if I can get a refund. ### 1/5 — 구입목록 삭제요청합니다 *2014-05-28* 구입목록 삭제요청합니다 ### 1/5 — Books Missing *2013-12-25, version 2.12* Several books are missing from this bible. Wouldn't bother downloading it. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — simplicity is gone *2026-08-27* the simplicity of looking up the origins and meanings of every word quickly is gone. UPDATE: I now have been notified that a correction is coming that will restore the quick look up and etymology of the Greek or Hebrew word questioned. **Developer response:** Thank you for being with GHSB from the beginning and for taking the time to tell us what wasn’t working for you. We listened. We have reorganized Word lookup so the familiar quick definitions and the newer, more detailed information are available together. The revision is already in testing and will be included in an upcoming update. Feedback like yours helps us make GHSB better. Thank you for speaking up—and for giving us the opportunity to respond. ### 5/5 — Correction *2026-08-23* earlier I gave a negative review only to find out that it was actually some hardware problems on my side. apology in order. **Developer response:** Thank you very much for taking the time to come back and update your review. We truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and the five-star rating. We’re glad the problem was resolved, and we hope GHSB continues to be a valuable part of your Bible study. ### 5/5 — Good app *2022-05-30, version 5.10* Personally I like the app. At some point it crash and I stopped using it but I just redowload it and I’m glad they did an update. It works well now. Thank you! ### 5/5 — UNDO FONT CHANGE!! *2021-02-24* I’ve used and loved this app for years until last month. The new fonts are awful. Please allow us to undo this update. Thank you. ### 5/5 — I love it *2020-06-06* This app has all the features I need. I love it ### 5/5 — Great App!! *2019-08-05* Can anyone tell me what the big X, that is in front of some of the words, stands for? ### 5/5 — Please restore *2018-12-27* Please restore parchment background and small popup window for definitions. This is a great app and I find it very useful! ### 5/5 — Mel *2018-03-30* I've used this app for years and have been 100% satisfied. I've had no problem With it by a lot of successes. I like how it offers quick access to words, definitions (exhaustive) by simple touch. Very easy to navigate. Complete dictionary at a touch. I appreciate the enormous amount of life and work the developer poured into this app, this useful tool. I'd give it six stars if I could. ### 5/5 — Very good *2017-11-18, version 2.18* Very good for Bible study and also for study of original Bible language. Worth the money paid for. ### 5/5 — 좋은 어플입니다 *2017-04-09* 성경공부 어플로 유용합니다 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*