# E53: Bible Study Tools Explained: Lexicon, Concordance & Commentary

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Published: 2025-10-07T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rosejordan.substack.com/p/e53-bible-study-tools-explained-lexicon
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## Resource

Bible study tools explained—without the overwhelm. In this episode, we’ll walk through what a lexicon, interlinear, concordance, commentary, cross-references, and footnotes actually are, and how they can help you study Scripture with more clarity. Whether you’ve never used a tool before or just need the terms simplified, this guide will give you confidence for the journey ahead. 🗝🗝 Key Takeaways🗝🗝 · Learn what common Bible study tools—like lexicons, concordances, commentaries, and interlinears—actually mean. · Discover the simple helps already in your Bible, like footnotes and cross-references. · Hear a story about how a single footnote opened up Scripture in a whole new way. · Gain gentle guardrails for using study tools wisely, without letting them replace the Word itself. 📜📜 Companion Resources📜📜 * Download the Companion Kit & get access to the Resource Hub — Free * Join the Figs Community 📃📃 Transcript 📃📃 🩵🩵 If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps more women discover the Bootcamp! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rosejordan.substack.com

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