HiSB

HiSB is a module that works within the framework of theWord bible study software. The key to using the module is the toggle keys for activating the different features. I=English Translation - Z=Transliteration - M=Morpheme Marking R=Ketiv Text Y=Directional Arrow, and of course, S=Strong's Numbers for the dictionary. See the module "Info" window for a reminder.

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Please note theWord is designed to work within Windows. It can, however, also work on a Mac with WINE (a Windows emulator) installed. There are instructions on theWord site in their Mac Forum, but sorry, you are on your own on this.

 

1. Windows setup 

Font test - Try this first. If you pass this, skip ahead to theWord download. Although the font page is a good stop. The "Rendering test" is the important one. .

This is a good next step Following this thread should get Windows set to read Hebrew.

More useful setup info ...
And you will probably want to install some Biblical Hebrew fonts which are better than Windows'.

Font page ...

2. theWord Install

A link to theWord program downloads ...

theWord on-line manual. Installation topic. The Compact installation has all the program files in sub-folders under the main directory.

Configure Strong's numbers - IMPORTANT!! - Proper functioning of the dictionaries is based on Strong's numbers. Choose the Mickelson dictionary as shown in the diagram. It is also important to check the "Show no link, just show ..." option box towards the bottom of the dialog box.

Some details - Some additional resources.

3. HiSB Install

A link to HiSB module - Download and install ...