The Social Scripture
Study the Word, Together
About
This app allows for in-depth Bible study with original language tools and collaborative features. Users can take notes, share them, and engage in structured debates on public notes and topics. It also facilitates group study and direct messaging.
What's New in The Social Scripture
1.0.1
July 29, 2026
Thank you for studying with us! This update brings: • Parallel Hebrew–English reading now lines up correctly verse-by-verse, including the Psalms superscriptions • A new "In Study" indicator so you can see when friends are reading, not just online • Invite friends to join you, straight from the app • Avatars across your Friends list, plus quicker follow / unfollow / unfriend controls • Tappable links inside comments, and a "See less" option on long threads • Cleaner notifications that clear when you've read them and tidy themselves up over time • Performance and stability improvements throughout Keep the feedback coming — we read all of it.
MoreFAQ
What Bible versions are available in The Social Scripture?
The Social Scripture offers the King James Version alongside the American Standard, World English, and 1599 Geneva Bibles. It also provides the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew and the New Testament in the Greek of Westcott and Hort.
Can I see word meanings and grammar in The Social Scripture?
Yes, you can hold any word to see its parsing (stem, tense, person, gender, number) and its dictionary entry. Morphology is covered for the Old Testament in Hebrew and most of the Greek New Testament.
How does note-taking work in The Social Scripture?
You can highlight verses or words and write private notes. These notes can be shared with friends, posted to study groups, or published to a Public Bible for others to read and comment on. You can also tag verses to easily jump back to them.
What kind of group features does The Social Scripture offer?
The Social Scripture allows you to start groups for your church or class, complete with roles, moderation, and a shared wall. You can also message members directly and see who is online.
How are debates conducted in The Social Scripture?
Debates can be written, video, or verbal (in an in-app audio room). All formats involve timed deadlines and a structured process for presenting arguments and rebuttals. The community votes on the outcome after the debate concludes.
Are verbal debates in The Social Scripture recorded?
Verbal debates are recorded only after all participants and the moderator agree on a consent screen. Listeners are not recorded, and a notice indicates when recording is active. Recordings are stored privately and deleted automatically after voting closes.
Does The Social Scripture have ads?
Yes, The Social Scripture contains advertisements.
What devices does The Social Scripture support?
The Social Scripture is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.