Search by keyword
Keyword search uses the same field as Bible references: enter one or more words (e.g. hope, resurrection). Scripvio queries Scripture online and lists matching verses or passages.
→ Overview · By reference
- Research tab.
- Field Reference, word, or phrase (e.g. John 3:16, hope) → type your word or phrase.
- Search.
- Browse Results — each card shows a reference, excerpt, and Verse or Passage badge.
Understanding results
Section titled “Understanding results”| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Results | Paginated list (initial batch ~20 API items) |
| Verse badge | One verse (or short excerpt) |
| Passage badge | Longer range or block |
| Preview | Text excerpt (HTML stripped for display) |
| Version | Translation used for this search |
Tap the card or Open passage for full context.
Actions on a match
Section titled “Actions on a match”| Action | When to use |
|---|---|
| Open passage | Study context before noting |
| Copy reference | Cite Romans 15:13 elsewhere |
| Add to a note | Add to sermon / study draft |
| Add to journal | Link verse to journal draft |
| Log meditation | Log meditation on this passage |
Wording tips
Section titled “Wording tips”| Situation | Tip |
|---|---|
| No results | Shorter query (love vs long phrase); check spelling |
| Too many hits | Add a second word or narrow manually |
| Very common word | Skim first cards; list may not be exhaustive on mobile |
| Rare theological term | Try a variant or a known reference |
Empty message: No results. Try another wording or a reference.
History and themes
Section titled “History and themes”| Tool | Role for keywords |
|---|---|
| Recent searches | Rerun hope in one tap |
| Explore by theme | App-prepared search — see By themes |
Connection required
Section titled “Connection required”New keyword search needs network. Offline:
You’re offline — new Bible search isn’t available. You can still open the last results below if they were saved on this device.
Failed search with cache: Showing the last search saved on this device.
Keyword vs Library
Section titled “Keyword vs Library”| Searching for… | Tab |
|---|---|
| Word in the Bible | Research |
| Word in your notes (title, summary…) | Library → Notes segment |
Do not confuse the two search fields.
Common issues
Section titled “Common issues”| Symptom | Action |
|---|---|
| Search could not be completed… | Check connection; Try again |
| Stale offline results | Expected (cache) — reconnect to refresh |
| No Verse added | Check draft target and network for notes/journal API |
Frequently asked questions
Section titled “Frequently asked questions”Case sensitive?
Server-defined; lowercase is fine except proper names.
Quoted phrases?
Try with and without quotes; the app sends the string as typed.
Several words = AND or OR?
API-defined; simplify the query if unsure.
Related guides
Section titled “Related guides”| Topic | Link |
|---|---|
| References | By reference |
| Themes | By themes |
| Notes | Bible references |
| FAQ | Bible and search |