Contributor's Guide
For community members who browse, discuss, and provide feedback
1Welcome
This platform publishes copyright-free Bible translations. All v0.1 drafts were generated by an AI pipeline (exegesis → translation → blind review — no manual editing of the draft text). We are now in Phase 2: editors and community members review, discuss, and revise the v0.1 drafts. You can reference the materials used to generate v0.1 and request AI commentary on discussions, but all editing decisions are made by people. You are participating in this community collaboration phase.
2Reading Translations
Each Bible passage (pericope) has its own page showing the current translation alongside reference texts (CUV, BSB, Greek/Hebrew). You can switch between a plain reading view, a rendered USFM view, and the raw USFM source.
What is USFM?
USFM (Unified Standard Format Markers) is the standard format used by Bible translation projects worldwide. It uses simple markers like \\v for verses, \\p for paragraphs, and \\f for footnotes. You don't need to learn USFM — the platform renders it as clean, readable text for you.
3Version History
Every submission creates a new version (like save points). You can view the full history on any pericope page: see who changed what, compare any two versions side by side, and understand how the translation evolved over time.
Release Cycles
Translations go through discussion cycles. During a 'dev' cycle, logged-in users can comment and editors refine the text. When a cycle is finalized, it becomes a numbered release (e.g., v1.0) — a frozen snapshot. A new dev cycle then opens for further improvements.
4Joining the Discussion
On any pericope page you can post comments, reply to others, and upvote helpful suggestions. Your feedback goes directly to editors who decide what to adopt. You can also 'watch' a pericope to receive notifications when it's updated.
5AI-Assisted Features
The reference panels show AI-generated exegesis notes, Greek/Hebrew word analysis, and discourse structure — helping you understand the original text even without language training.
6Providing Feedback
Beyond comments, you can flag problematic content or use the contact form to report issues. All feedback is reviewed by the editorial team.