Read the Bible Online
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**The ESV Bible App**
A perfect portable Scripture reading tool, the ESV mobile app offers numerous study and audio features making it the best possible Bible reading experience for your phone or tablet. Now available to download and use for free.
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**Language Tools**
Gain a deeper understanding of God's Word by studying Scripture in its original language with robust Greek and Hebrew language tools. Available exclusively online, these contextual and lexical details provide necessary information for in-depth word studies.
**Meditate on God's Word With**
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**Kristyn Getty**[](#)
**Ray Ortlund**[](#)
**Michael Reeves**[](#)
**Jackie Hill Perry**[](#)
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Listen to the entire ESV Bible read by acclaimed Christian artists, pastors, and Bible teachers including Kristyn Getty, Ray Ortlund, Jackie Hill Perry, Michael Reeves, and more. New voices coming soon!
**Customizable Background Music**
A diverse selection of musical styles, genres, and instrumental tracks from well-known Christian artists like Josh Garrels, Antoine Bradford, and many more, will help you meditate on God's Word as you read or listen to Scripture. Individual volume controls allow you to adjust the music and Bible audio separately.
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Feeling stressed, tired, or hungry for God's Word? Interested in diving into a particular biblical theme, doctrine, or topic related to the Christian life? Dozens of playlists offer a collection of thematic verses to guide you through a particular mood, topic, or season.
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**Engage With Scripture Through**
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Develop a habit of spending time in God's Word with these carefully crafted Bible reading plans. With varying lengths, topics, and styles, multiple reading plan options make it easy to choose one that fits your lifestyle and reading goals.
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