Our Sources and Foundation

Independent apps take time, effort, and resources. Building a robust, long-term solution to an existing problem is a substantial task, and we are committed to doing this in an open and collaborative way with scholars and practitioners.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

NuBerea depends on the remarkable work of individuals and organizations who have spent years creating open-source resources for theological study. Their commitment to free access and faithful scholarship has made our work possible. We are deeply grateful for the Bible scholars, software experts, and enthusiasts who have helped create an ecosystem of digital biblical tools. Their quiet and diligent work has made NuBerea possible and gives us a strong foundation for serving Christians who want accurate, serious, and responsible answers to questions about Scripture.

We have carefully curated both modern materials and historically significant data so users can trust that NuBerea is capable of serious Bible study, language analysis, and theological reflection. At the same time, we look forward to expanding partnerships with institutions and independent projects to curate quality resources that enhance both our AI capabilities and the in-app experience.

Foundational Sources

Our foundational sources represent some of the best modern and historical biblical scholarship made freely available to the public:

• SBLGNT – An open-source edition of the Greek New Testament, used widely by scholars, seminaries, and universities.
• LSJ 9e – The standard lexicon for Classical Greek.
• WLC – A public-domain edition of the Hebrew Old Testament, widely used across seminaries and universities.
• BDB – A critical lexicon of the Hebrew Bible that has served as a standard reference for generations of scholars, updated by the Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible Project.
• KJV Cambridge Paragraph Bible – A critical reconstruction of the original 1611 King James Bible, published in 1873.
• WEB – A modern, open-source English translation of the Bible.

Building Trust and Accuracy

With these tools, we have a strong base for testing the stability of our AI responses and for ensuring that our infrastructure retrieves accurate results. They help us guard against the hallucinations common in many AI systems while providing a fast and reliable experience for students, pastors, and independent Christian learners.

Future Growth

We are also building paths for future expansion: modern Bible commentaries, books by contemporary ministers, and new ways to connect with podcasts, YouTube channels, and church services. This will take time, but the first steps are already meaningful. The Bible in its original languages, open-source English translations, and built-in tools for lexical and cross-reference study are already available through our chat and as hosted content. Even in this early stage, our features offer speed and convenience for anyone studying Scripture or learning Greek or Hebrew.

As our community grows, we will include substantially more content through both our AI service and in-app features. When major updates occur, we will communicate the reasoning behind significant changes to ensure transparency and trust. Our hope is to serve as faithful stewards of the work entrusted to us and to the open-source communities that made NuBerea possible.