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  Many people enjoy reading the Bible and applying it to their lives. Some want to dig deeper and find out the true meaning behind the words. The culture and language of the Old Testament, written in Hebrew and Aramaic, and the New Testament, written in Greek, was very different from American society today. By looking at several different Hebrew Bible study tools, readers can better appreciate the background of the Old Testament.
  
  

Strong's Concordance

• Available online or in hard copy, Strong's Concordance has long been considered the standard for finding words and referencing original biblical Hebrew meanings. Each word in the Bible is listed alphabetically, like in a dictionary. Under each word is the Bible reference using that word. Beside the word is a number that tells you the exact Hebrew word the writer used. A key in the back contains all the numbers. By matching the number, the student can then locate the exact word meaning. Some words in English have nuances that do not translate to Hebrew, and vice versa. Strong's Concordance clarifies those meanings and allows the reader to study the ways a specific Hebrew word was used in context.
  
  

Old Testament Hebrew Lexicon

• A lexicon is the same thing as a dictionary. Also available online or in hard copy, the Hebrew Lexicon refers to the Strong's Concordance. It details word roots, spellings, parts of speech, meanings and exact usage counts by book of the Old Testament. Another particularly useful feature the reader can view is the different ways the Hebrew word was translated into English in different Bible passages.
  
  

Interlinear Bible

• The Interlinear Bible, available online or in book form, uses Hebrew words and translations on one side of the page and a traditional Bible translation, such as the King James Version or New American Standard on the other side of the page. The reader can easily compare the translation of the Hebrew and the traditional versions. Students can search by words, phrases, verses or references. The Interlinear Bible is keyed to the Strong's Concordance for easy cross-referencing. Students can even download a Hebrew font for free to properly view text.
  
  

Mobile Applications

• A wide variety of mobile applications for phones such as the Blackberry or IPhone are available. Hebrew Bible study applications include parallel translations, concordances, lexicons, reference materials, commentaries and general study materials.