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| Developer(s) | StudyLamp Software |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 9.1.1.24114 / February 12, 2024 [1] |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Type | Bible study application |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | SwordSearcher.com |
SwordSearcher is a Bible software package that runs on Windows.
SwordSearcher was originally written for DOS in 1994 by Brandon Staggs under the name Bible Assistant. When Windows 95 was released, version 3 was released as a Windows program called SwordSearcher 95 and was apparently the first 32 bit Windows Bible Software available. [2]
A port to the Mac OS was started [3] but was later canceled. [4]
A SwordSearcher module compiler, called Forge, is available.
In 2007, 2008, and 2009, SwordSearcher was awarded the Shareware Industry Awards People's Choice for Best Hobby or Personal Interest software. [5]
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