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Data Sources and Attributions

This document lists all data sources used in KJV Study, including their licenses, attributions, and any modifications made.

Bible Text

King James Version (1769 Cambridge Edition)

  • Source: 1769 Cambridge King James Version
  • License: Public Domain
  • Format: 31,102 verses across 66 books
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/data/kjv.json
  • Notes: The Authorized Version (KJV) of 1769 is in the public domain worldwide.

Cross-References

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (via OpenBible.info)

  • Source: OpenBible.info Cross-References
  • Original Work: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (TSK)
  • License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY)
  • GitHub Repository: shandran/openbible
  • Data File: cross_references_expanded.csv
  • Format: 120,858 cross-reference entries covering 24,900 verses
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/data/cross_references.json
  • Filtering: Minimum 3 community votes, top 10 references per verse
  • Attribution: © OpenBible.info 2024, CC-BY
  • Notes:
    • TSK is a comprehensive cross-reference system originally compiled in the 19th century
    • OpenBible.info enhanced the dataset with community voting and additional references
    • Data blends TSK with other public domain resources including the Topical Bible
    • We filtered for quality (3+ votes) and limited to top 10 per verse by vote count

Red Letter Edition

Words of Christ Identification

  • Source: Custom compilation based on traditional red letter Bibles
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/data/red_letter_verses.json
  • Format: 2,076 verses marked as words of Christ
  • Coverage: Gospels, Acts, and Revelation
  • Notes:
    • Identifies verses containing direct speech of Jesus Christ
    • Some verses contain partial quotes (only Jesus' words are marked)
    • Based on traditional red letter Bible conventions
    • Includes post-resurrection appearances and Revelation visions

Interlinear Data

Hebrew and Greek Word Analysis

  • Source: tahmmee/interlinear_bibledata
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/data/interlinear.json.gz
  • License: Public Domain
  • Format: 31,031 verses with original language words, transliterations, Strong's numbers, parsing, and definitions
  • Size: 12 MB (gzip compressed from 141 MB)
  • Notes:
    • Complete interlinear Bible data for Greek (New Testament) and Hebrew (Old Testament)
    • Includes Strong's Exhaustive Concordance numbers
    • Lazy-loaded on first access for performance
    • Cached in memory after first load

Study Resources

Topics Index

  • Source: Custom compilation
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/topics.py
  • License: Original work
  • Notes: Thematic organization of Bible verses by topic

Reading Plans

  • Source: Custom compilation and traditional plans
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/reading_plans.py
  • License: Original work
  • Notes: Various Bible reading plans including chronological and thematic approaches

Commentary

  • Source: Custom AI-generated commentary
  • Location: kjvstudy_org/data/commentary.json
  • Format: 2,076 verse commentaries
  • License: Original work
  • Notes: Reformed theological perspective

Attribution Requirements

When using data from this project:

  1. Bible Text (KJV 1769): Public domain, no attribution required
  2. Cross-References (OpenBible.info): Must attribute as "Cross-references from OpenBible.info, CC-BY"
  3. Original Content: Attribution to kjvstudy.org appreciated

Compliance

This project complies with:

  • Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) requirements for OpenBible.info data
  • Public domain usage of KJV 1769 text
  • Fair use and original compilation of study resources

Data Quality and Filtering

Cross-References

  • Vote Threshold: Minimum 3 community votes from OpenBible.info
  • Quantity Limit: Top 10 cross-references per verse (by vote count)
  • Quality Rationale: Higher vote counts indicate community validation and relevance

Red Letter Edition

  • Methodology: Traditional red letter Bible conventions
  • Partial Verses: Only Jesus' actual words are marked, not narrative
  • Theological Basis: Direct quotations of Christ's speech

Updates and Maintenance

  • Last Updated: 2024-11-28
  • Cross-References: Imported from OpenBible.info snapshot (2024)
  • Bible Text: Static (1769 Cambridge KJV)
  • Commentary: Periodically updated

Contact

For questions about data sources or licensing:

Acknowledgments

  • OpenBible.info - For comprehensive cross-reference dataset
  • Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Original cross-reference compilation
  • Cambridge University - 1769 KJV edition preservation
  • Contributors - All who have contributed to public domain Bible resources