The Bible

Overview

The Bible API (api.bible) provides scripture content in 2,000+ language translations — passages, chapters, verses, search, audio, and metadata — via a key-based REST API. It’s the polished commercial-grade option for scripture apps (the free key covers light usage; heavier use is paid).

Quick Start

List Bibles/translations (replace YOUR_KEY):

curl "https://api.scripture.api.bible/v1/bibles" \
  -H "api-key: YOUR_KEY"

A passage:

curl "https://api.scripture.api.bible/v1/bibles/de4e12af7f28f599-02/passages/JHN.3.16" \
  -H "api-key: YOUR_KEY"

Search:

curl "https://api.scripture.api.bible/v1/bibles/de4e12af7f28f599-02/search?query=love" \
  -H "api-key: YOUR_KEY"

Audio chapters:

curl "https://api.scripture.api.bible/v1/bibles/de4e12af7f28f599-02/chapters/JHN.3/audio" \
  -H "api-key: YOUR_KEY"

Authentication

• Register at api.bible → get a free API key (emailed, instant).
• Send it as the api-key header.

Rate Limits & Notes

• Free tier: ~100 requests/day; paid plans scale.
• Bible IDs look like de4e12af7f28f599-02 — the default WEB/NIV/ASV variants are listed in the /bibles response.
• Passage IDs use the BOOK.CHAPTER.VERSE scheme (JHN.3.16, PSA.23).
• Audio is available for many translations — nice for listening features.
• The free tier is fine for light apps; heavy usage needs a plan.

FAQ

Is The Bible API free? Small free tier (~100 req/day); heavier use is paid.

How do I get a key? Register at api.bible — the key is emailed.

Which translations? 2,000+ languages/translations — the default set includes WEB, KJV, NIV and more.