Bible

Accurate Bible study with proper citations, cross-references, original language insights, and interpretation methodology.

Security Scan

The skill is an instruction-only Bible study guideline that requests no installs, credentials, or system access and is internally consistent with its stated purpose.

Purpose & Capability

Name and description match the SKILL.md contents (citation rules, cross-references, original-language notes, translation categories, interpretation principles). The skill does not request unrelated credentials, binaries, or config paths.

Instruction Scope

SKILL.md contains only domain-specific guidance for performing Bible study and citation; it does not instruct the agent to read files, call external endpoints, access environment variables, or perform actions outside the stated purpose. Guidance is specific (citation format, genre rules, word-study method).

Install Mechanism

No install specification and no code files — lowest-risk model: nothing is written to disk and no external packages are pulled.

Credentials

No environment variables, credentials, or config paths are requested; the declared requirements are proportional (none) to the described capability.

Persistence & Privilege

always:false and no special privileges requested. The skill may be invoked autonomously by the agent (platform default) but it does not gain additional system or credential access.

Assessment

This is an instruction-only skill that provides rules and best practices for Bible citations, cross-references, original-language notes, and interpretation. It does not request credentials, install software, or access files — so technical risk is low. However, because it is a guidance document (no code), outputs still depend on the model's knowledge and may include hallucinated or misattributed citations: always verify quoted verses and specified translations independently. If you want tighter control, ask the skill to always include exact verse text and a verifiable translation identifier, or disable autonomous invocation if you prefer the agent to run it only when you explicitly call it.

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.