How to use the command kjv (with examples)

KJV is a command-line tool that allows users to access and read the word of God right on their desktop. It provides easy access to various books and verses from the Bible. Whether you are studying, researching, or simply seeking inspiration, the KJV command is a handy tool to have.

Use case 1: Display books

Code:

kjv -l

Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to see a list of available books in the Bible.

Explanation: The -l argument lists all the available books in the Bible.

Example output:

1_Moses
2_Joshua
3_Judges
...
66_Revelation

Use case 2: Open a specific book

Code:

kjv Genesis

Motivation: This use case is helpful when you want to open a specific book in the Bible and read its contents.

Explanation: By providing the name of the book (in this case, “Genesis”) as an argument, the command opens the specified book.

Example output:

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep.

Use case 3: Open a specific chapter of a book

Code:

kjv Genesis 2

Motivation: This use case is beneficial when you want to focus on a specific chapter within a book.

Explanation: By providing the book name (“Genesis”) and the chapter number (2) as arguments, the command opens the specified chapter of the book.

Example output:

Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them.
And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made;
and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

Use case 4: Open a specific verse of a specific chapter of a book

Code:

kjv John 3:16

Motivation: This use case is valuable when you want to read a specific verse within a chapter.

Explanation: By providing the book name (“John”) and the verse reference (3:16) as arguments, the command opens the specified verse.

Example output:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Use case 5: Open a specific range of verses of a book’s chapter

Code:

kjv Proverbs 3:1-6

Motivation: This use case is handy when you want to read a range of verses within a chapter.

Explanation: By providing the book name (“Proverbs”) and a range of verses (3:1-6) as arguments, the command opens the specified verses.

Example output:

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

Use case 6: Display a specific range of verses of a book from different chapters

Code:

kjv Matthew 1:7-2:6

Motivation: This use case is great when you want to read a range of verses that span multiple chapters within a book.

Explanation: By providing the book name (“Matthew”) and a range of verses (1:7-2:6) as arguments, the command opens the specified verses.

Example output:

And Solomon begat Roboam; and Roboam begat Abia;
And Abia begat Asa; and Asa begat Josaphat;
And Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Ozias;

Use case 7: Display all verses that match a pattern

Code:

kjv /Plagues

Motivation: This use case is useful when you want to find and read all verses that contain a specific keyword or pattern.

Explanation: By providing a pattern ("/Plagues") as an argument, the command displays all verses that match the specified pattern.

Example output:

And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice,
that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: 
and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land.

Use case 8: Display all verses that match a pattern in a specific book

Code:

kjv 1Jn/antichrist

Motivation: This use case is helpful when you want to search for and read all verses that match a specific pattern within a particular book.

Explanation: By providing the book and pattern (“1Jn/antichrist”) as arguments, the command displays all verses that match the specified pattern within the specified book.

Example output:

Little children, it is the last time: 
and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, 
even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

Conclusion:

The KJV command provides various use cases to easily access and read the word of God. Whether you want to find specific verses, search for keywords, or read entire books and chapters, KJV offers a powerful and convenient way to engage with the Bible right on your desktop.