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Holy Bible

New International Version

The Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV

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Holy Bible: New International Version

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eISBN: 9780310440895

Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 2010939337

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Table of Contents

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What is the difference between an eBook and a print book?

eBook versions of various Bibles contain all of the content and supplementary materials found in the original print versions and are optimized for navigation in the various apps and devices used for display. eReaders recognize text as one fluid string and are formatted in a single-column. eReaders currently do not support the more complex layout seen in print version books. Therefore, some content may not appear in the same place as in the original print version, but it is structured consistently.

How do I use the eBook Table of Contents?

*Important Note: Be sure to consult your device manufacturers Users Guide for device-specific navigation instructions.*

The is the primary navigation anchor to quickly access various parts of the Bible and is generally formatted in the same order as the original print version and hyperlinked as follows:

hyperlinks quickly access individual Bible books and chapters in each testament.

Book links go directly to the Introduction.

Chapter links go directly to the beginning of the chapter associated with a book.

Every Bible book and chapter hyperlink returns or goes back to the .

Every entry is hyperlinked directly to the contents-specific location in the main text.

Use the devices back button or function to go back to the last selection.

How do I navigate to Bible Books, Chapters and Verses?

Use the to navigate to Bible verses using one of the 2 methods below:

Method 1

Navigate to and select a specific book of the Bible from the .

Select a chapter number hyperlink.

Use the devices Next Page/Previous Page buttons or functions to scroll through the verses.

Use the devices back button or function to go back to the last selection.

Method 2

Select either the .

Use the devices Next Page/Previous Page buttons or functions to scroll through the Bible books.

Select a chapter number hyperlink.

Use the devices Next Page/Previous Page buttons or functions to scroll through the verses.

Use the devices back button or function to go back to the last selection.

How do I navigate Supplementary Materials?

The eBook version of the Holy Bible, New International Version includes introductory articles, the complete Old and New Testament text, Footnotes (Translators Notes), and the as well as the main Bible text.

Introductory articles (lists) are hyperlinked directly to the contents-specific location in the main Bible text.

Select the hyperlinked entry in the article or list to go to its location in the main Bible text.

Select the hyperlinked entry in the main Bible text to go back to the article or list in the Table of Contents.

Footnotes (Translators Notes) are marked with a small, hyperlinked letter a, to point out verses that will explain the referenced word or phrase.

Select the hyperlinked letter in the main Bible text to the corresponding cross reference(s).

Select the hyperlinked symbol to the left of the cross reference(s) and you are returned to the main Bible text.

are included as images and optimized for eReader device display.

Select the hyperlinked entry in the to a specific map.

The first image displays the entire map with 4 equal sections defined.