BibleLM

The Scripture-First Bible Chatbot

Made for His Glory ✝️

Zero-cost. Edge-safe. Precision-first.

Ask anything. Get exact verse quotes, original Hebrew/Greek insights, and cross-references, with no commentary, no softening, no modern spin.

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Core Strengths

Exact Citations Only

Every answer quotes real verses with chapter:verse refs. No invented content.

Mandatory Original-Language Depth

Every relevant word shows Strong's number, transliteration, gloss, plus advanced layers: Clause segmentation & boundaries • Poetic parallelism & structure • BHS ↔ WLC alignments • Extended glosses & features

Powered by MorphHB + OpenHebrewBible subset

Hybrid Retrieval (Lexical + Semantic)

Fuse.js lexical search + embeddings with Reciprocal Rank Fusion, plus domain-aware boosts and query expansion. Strict dedupe by verseId, with topK capped at 10–15.

Neutrality Enforced

Rigid system prompt bans interpretation, application, or bias. Handles controversial topics with raw text + guards (no dilution).

Zero-Cost Forever

Vercel Hobby + free-tier providers + Upstash Redis + static bundles. Optional BYOK for larger models.

Edge-Safe & Private

Edge-compatible runtime, no user accounts, no tracking.

How It Works

  1. Ask a question (e.g., "What does the Bible say about divorce?" or "Break down John 1:1 in Greek").
  2. Query expansion + hybrid ranking find the most relevant verses.
  3. Get direct quotes + cross-refs + original-language layers. No fluff, just Scripture speaking for itself.

Current Sources

  • Default Translation: Berean Study Bible (BSB)
  • Original Languages: OpenScriptures MorphHB, OpenHebrewBible layers (CC BY-NC 4.0), Strong's Concordance
  • Cross-References: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK)
  • Retrieval Stack: Fuse.js lexical search, embeddings + pgvector, RRF, and metadata-aware boosts
  • Fallbacks: Public free APIs (bolls.life, etc.)

Why BibleLM Stands Out

Most Bible AIs add commentary, balance, or "helpful" interpretation. BibleLM refuses to. It stays true to the text, prioritizes original languages, and lets Scripture speak without editorial voice.