Search Categories allow you to perform very precise searches by choosing terms that have already been established in this database.

  1. Clicking on the "+” to choose a category which will expand it and display its options.

    Search categories with choose scripture search selected

  2. Search terms will present themselves and can be added to your search by clicking on them.

    Scripture Text category expanded with Isaiah 53 selected

  3. Categories with too many options to display on the screen at one time will present A-Z buttons on the left. You may also use the search box to filter the list.

    highlighting search box and A-Z navication with Scripture Text Category

  4. Adding multiple selections within a single category will perform an “OR” search within that category, giving you more results.

    Scripture Search expanded with mutiple selections from the book of Isaiah

  5. Once you have made your selections, you can either click the “X” in the upper-right hand corner of the category window or click elsewhere on the screen to close the category

    orange arrows highlighting close Scripture Search
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  6. You will now see your selections listed in the appropriate category and the number of search results you will retrieve next to the “Search” button.

    Browse by categories with selections from scripture search and 13 results highlighted

  7. Optionally, you may repeat this process using other categories. Combining categories performs an “AND” search, which will require that each of the results include at least one of the selections from each category.

    Browse by categories with multiple selections from Scripture text and one creator selected

  8. If you find that you are not getting enough results, you can remove terms by clicking on the “X” for a given term or hit the clear button to start over.

    Browse categories with remove terms and clear selections highlighted

  9. If you are satisfied with the number of results, you can click the “Search” button to view the results!