Cross-Translation Comparison

Server-side canonical verse alignment using the BibleBridge API

Comparing Bible translations is deceptively complex. Differences in verse segmentation, numbering traditions, and textual conventions make client-side alignment fragile and error-prone.

BibleBridge performs canonical verse alignment on the server, returning structurally aligned Scripture data across translations in a single request.

Note: Cross-translation comparison is a Production feature due to the server-side canonical alignment required.

What This Example Does

• Requests a verse range from a canonical chapter
• Aligns multiple Bible translations server-side
• Returns structured, verse-aligned Scripture data

API Request

curl --get https://holybible.dev/api/scripture \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  --data bookID=19 \
  --data chapter=23 \
  --data range=1-3 \
  --data version=ASV \
  --data compare=KJV

To run this example, sign up for a Production API key and include it as an Authorization header.

Aligned API Response

{
  "status": "success",
  "type": "comparison_range",
  "primary_version": "ASV",
  "compare_version": "KJV",
  "book": {
    "id": 19,
    "name": "Psalm"
  },
  "chapter": 23,
  "range": "1-3",
  "results_count": 3,
  "data": [
    {
      "verse": 1,
      "ASV": "A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my shepherd; I shall not want.",
      "KJV": "A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want."
    },
    {
      "verse": 2,
      "ASV": "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.",
      "KJV": "He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters."
    },
    {
      "verse": 3,
      "ASV": "He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.",
      "KJV": "He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."
    }
  ]
}

Why Server-Side Alignment Matters

By performing canonical alignment on the server, BibleBridge eliminates the need for client-side joins, verse-mapping logic, or translation-specific indexing.

Applications receive Scripture data that is already aligned and safe to render, store, or compare across translations.

Next Steps

• Render aligned verses in study or comparison views
• Store comparison results for offline access
• Extend comparisons to additional translations

For parameter details and plan availability, see the BibleBridge API documentation.