Versioned JSON REST with stable canonical verse identifiers, structured schemas, and public-domain licensing clarity.
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curl --get https://holybible.dev/api/scripture \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
--data bookID=43 \
--data chapter=3 \
--data verse=16 \
--data version=KJV
{
"status": "success",
"type": "single_verse",
"version": "KJV",
"book": {
"id": 43,
"name": "John"
},
"chapter": 3,
"range": null,
"results_count": 1,
"data": {
"verse": 16,
"text": "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
}
}Integrate once. Rely on it for years.
Explicit API versioning for integration stability. No silent breaking changes.
Immutable book, chapter, and verse identifiers — safe for storage and indexing.
Accept input like "1 Sam 2:3–5" and receive validated canonical coordinates.
Explicit error responses with consistent structure. Schemas extend, never break.
Commercial-safe Scripture texts. No attribution requirements, no legal ambiguity.
11 public-domain translations through a single unified API interface.
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