How it works

Rigorous, honest,
non-denominational.

Our methodology is built on one principle: report what the text actually says, not what any tradition, denomination, or culture wants it to say.

The Source Text

The World English Bible

✓ Modern language

Written in clear, contemporary English — not King James-era prose.

✓ Public domain

No copyright restrictions. Anyone can read, quote, and share freely.

✓ Scholarly accurate

Translated directly from original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts.

✓ Complete canon

All 66 books, 1,189 chapters, and 31,102 verses — nothing omitted.

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We chose the WEB specifically because it is free from copyright restrictions, enabling our AI to read and quote every verse without limitation. Other translations (NIV, ESV, NLT) are copyrighted and cannot be fully accessed this way.

The Process

From your question to a verdict

01
Query received

You type a phrase, doctrine, belief, or saying. Our system accepts anything from single words to full sentences, up to 500 characters.

02
AI analysis begins

Our purpose-built biblical AI activates — applying a rigorous academic framework developed specifically for Scripture. It cross-references theology, historical context, and original language nuance to deliver a verdict that a keyword search never could.

03
All 31,102 verses examined

The AI cross-references your query against the complete World English Bible (WEB), a modern public-domain translation that preserves scholarly accuracy.

04
Classification assigned

The AI assigns one of five classifications based on how explicitly and directly the concept appears in Scripture, with a confidence score of 1–5.

05
Evidence gathered

Relevant verses are identified with their exact WEB text and contextual explanation. A historical timeline traces the phrase's origin and development.

06
Verdict returned

You receive a full scholarly analysis: classification, biblical score, key verses, historical timeline, common misquote vs. reality, and related topics.

The Five Classifications

Not everything is black and white

Scripture is a complex document spanning thousands of years. Our five-tier classification system reflects that nuance honestly — rather than forcing every answer into a simple yes or no.

📖 Directly Stated
Score 5/5

The exact phrase, concept, or command appears verbatim or near-verbatim in Scripture. No interpretation required.

Example
“Love your neighbour as yourself”
Matthew 22:39

Stated explicitly and repeatedly across both Old and New Testaments.

💡 Concept Present
Score 4/5

The idea is clearly and consistently present in Scripture even if the exact phrasing isn't. The concept can be directly traced to biblical teaching.

Example
“The Trinity”
Matthew 28:19, 2 Corinthians 13:14

The word 'Trinity' never appears, but the three-person nature of God is clearly present throughout Scripture.

🔍 Inferred
Score 3/5

The claim can be logically derived or theologically deduced from Scripture, but requires interpretation. Reasonable people may disagree.

Example
“Christians should not drink alcohol”
Ephesians 5:18, Romans 14:21

No verse explicitly forbids alcohol — Jesus turned water into wine — but passages on sobriety and not causing others to stumble are used to infer abstinence.

⛪ Church Tradition
Score 2/5

A doctrine or practice that developed in church history and tradition, not directly from Scripture itself. May be widely believed but lacks direct biblical basis.

Example
“The Rapture”
1 Thessalonians 4:17

The concept is derived from one passage but the specific pre-tribulation Rapture doctrine is a 19th-century theological development.

❌ Not in the Bible
Score 1/5

The phrase or idea has no meaningful basis in Scripture. Often a cultural saying, misattribution, or popular myth falsely credited to the Bible.

Example
“God helps those who help themselves”
Not found

This phrase originated in ancient Greek literature and was popularised by Benjamin Franklin — never appears in Scripture.

Honest Limitations

What this tool is — and isn't

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A fast, accessible way to fact-check biblical claims against the full text of Scripture.

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A starting point for deeper study — our verdicts cite exact verses so you can read them yourself.

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Non-denominational and non-partisan — we don't favor any theological tradition.

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AI can make mistakes. For high-stakes theological decisions, always consult a qualified biblical scholar.

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We use one translation (WEB). Some nuances differ across translations — our verdicts reflect WEB specifically.

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Complex doctrinal questions often have legitimate scholarly debate. Our classifications reflect the most defensible academic position, not a final word.

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