About Types of Bibles

Bibles come in a variety of sizes and formats. Many are targeted for specific people and special occasions. Some have additional material for devotion or study. Here is a list of different types of Bibles, with a brief description and a link to more of the same type of Bible.

Listen to the Bible on CD, DVD, MP3 or Downloadable format.

Bibles designed to speak to the little ones - primarily ages from newborns to preteens.

Bibles for Pastors, the pulpit, the pew, Gift & Award Bibles, Bibles for outreach & evangelism.

Smaller, take-along Bibles - in a variety of sizes - for pocket, purse, briefcase, backpack, etc.

Bibles that contain additional devotional material for specific issues, occasions, or people - often written by a popular author.

Inexpensive Bibles - good for outreach, evangelism and mass giveaways.

Traditional family heirlooms, as well as Bibles with devotional readings designed to strengthen marriages and the families.

Bibles with covers made from the finest book-making materials passed down through the centuries - cow leather, goat leather, etc.

With a variety of wide margins and inspiring prompts - use words, art, and creativity to express your thoughts and feelings as you read God's Word.

These feature larger-than-normal text, making it easier to read. They're available for all types of Bibles, such as Study, Reference, Devotional, etc., all with larger text. You’ll even find compact-sized Bibles with larger-than-usual text.

Read through the Bible daily, in a year (or more—or less). May include devotional material.

Parallel Bibles contain two or more translations—usually side-by-side

Bibles containing notes, articles, maps, charts, timelines, reading plans, concordances, cross-references, word studies, biographies, and other features designed for both casual and the most serious academic readers

Bibles specializing in challenges for teenager and college youth.

Text Bibles simply contain the Bible - in a variety of styles - without any other helps or information & Reference Bibles contain lists that connect verses with similar topics or words, showing the unity and harmony of God's Word

Bibles designed to reach the soul of every woman, in every stage of their life, with compelling compassion and a heartfelt understanding of Scripture with articles, notes, and study helps specifically for women.