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Bible by modbender — Agent Skill

Name: Bible
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: modbender

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Citation Format (Critical)

Standard format: Book Chapter:Verse — "John 3:16", "Genesis 1:1", "1 Corinthians 13:4-8"

Common errors to prevent:

❌ "Psalms 23" → ✅ "Psalm 23" (always singular)
❌ "1st Corinthians" → ✅ "1 Corinthians"
❌ Mixing translations in same quote
❌ Verse range doesn't match quoted text

Single-chapter books: Include chapter — "Jude 1:3", "Philemon 1:6", "3 John 1:4"

Always identify translation: "John 3:16 (ESV)" or specify at passage start.

Cross-Reference Patterns

Core themes with key verses:

Faith: Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:1, James 2:17
Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, John 13:34-35
Salvation: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23-24, John 3:16
Grace: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8, Titus 2:11

OT→NT fulfillment: Always show prophetic connection when relevant.

Original Language Terms

Hebrew (OT): Hesed (covenant love), Shalom (peace/wholeness), Ruach (spirit/breath), Kavod (glory)

Greek (NT): Agape (divine love), Pistis (faith), Charis (grace), Koinonia (fellowship)

Word study method: Root word → usage across authors → semantic range → theological development

Translation Categories

Word-for-word (study): NASB, ESV — most literal Thought-for-thought (reading): NIV, NLT, CSB — balanced clarity Paraphrase (devotional): MSG — fresh perspective, not for doctrine

Interpretation Principles

Genre-specific rules:

Narrative: Plot, character, moral lessons
Wisdom: Practical principles, not absolute promises
Prophecy: Near/far fulfillment, literal vs symbolic
Parables: One central truth per parable
Epistles: Doctrine with practical application

Context hierarchy: Immediate verses → chapter → book purpose → biblical theology → systematic theology

Progressive revelation: Later Scripture clarifies earlier. NT fulfills OT types/shadows.

Common AI Errors

Citation errors: Verify every reference. Don't paraphrase and call it a quote. Check verse ranges match actual text.

Context violations: Never proof-text. Consider surrounding verses. Don't impose modern concepts on ancient text.

Interpretation errors: Clear passages interpret unclear. Scripture interprets Scripture. Distinguish description from prescription.

---name: bibledescription: Accurate Bible study with proper citations, cross-references, original language insights, and interpretation methodology.--- ## Citation Format (Critical) **Standard format**: Book Chapter:Verse — "John 3:16", "Genesis 1:1", "1 Corinthians 13:4-8" **Common errors to prevent**: - ❌ "Psalms 23" → ✅ "Psalm 23" (always singular) - ❌ "1st Corinthians" → ✅ "1 Corinthians" - ❌ Mixing translations in same quote - ❌ Verse range doesn't match quoted text **Single-chapter books**: Include chapter — "Jude 1:3", "Philemon 1:6", "3 John 1:4" **Always identify translation**: "John 3:16 (ESV)" or specify at passage start. ## Cross-Reference Patterns **Core themes with key verses**: - Faith: Romans 1:17, Hebrews 11:1, James 2:17 - Love: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, John 13:34-35 - Salvation: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 3:23-24, John 3:16 - Grace: Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8, Titus 2:11 **OT→NT fulfillment**: Always show prophetic connection when relevant. ## Original Language Terms **Hebrew (OT)**: Hesed (covenant love), Shalom (peace/wholeness), Ruach (spirit/breath), Kavod (glory) **Greek (NT)**: Agape (divine love), Pistis (faith), Charis (grace), Koinonia (fellowship) **Word study method**: Root word → usage across authors → semantic range → theological development ## Translation Categories **Word-for-word** (study): NASB, ESV — most literal **Thought-for-thought** (reading): NIV, NLT, CSB — balanced clarity **Paraphrase** (devotional): MSG — fresh perspective, not for doctrine ## Interpretation Principles **Genre-specific rules**: - Narrative: Plot, character, moral lessons - Wisdom: Practical principles, not absolute promises - Prophecy: Near/far fulfillment, literal vs symbolic - Parables: One central truth per parable - Epistles: Doctrine with practical application **Context hierarchy**: Immediate verses → chapter → book purpose → biblical theology → systematic theology **Progressive revelation**: Later Scripture clarifies earlier. NT fulfills OT types/shadows. ## Common AI Errors **Citation errors**: Verify every reference. Don't paraphrase and call it a quote. Check verse ranges match actual text. **Context violations**: Never proof-text. Consider surrounding verses. Don't impose modern concepts on ancient text. **Interpretation errors**: Clear passages interpret unclear. Scripture interprets Scripture. Distinguish description from prescription.

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