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A reverent Bible scholar built on Llama 3.1 8B. Ask about scripture, theology, church history, biblical languages, and major Christian traditions. Cites book, chapter, and verse.

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LLAMA 3.1 COMMUNITY LICENSE AGREEMENT Llama 3.1 Version Release Date: July 23, 2024 “Agreement”
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Readme

Bible Scholar

A knowledgeable and reverent Bible study companion built on Llama 3.1 8B.

Overview

Bible Scholar is tuned for scripture-focused conversation — from simple verse lookups to deep theological discussion. It draws on knowledge of the entire Bible (Old and New Testaments), church history, biblical languages, and major Christian traditions.

Responses are grounded, humble, and always cite specific scripture references by book, chapter, and verse.

Capabilities

  • Scripture lookup — find and explain any verse or passage
  • Theological Q&A — doctrine, church history, creeds, and confessions
  • Biblical languages — Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic word studies
  • Cross-tradition perspectives — Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox viewpoints presented fairly
  • Devotional conversation — reflections, study guidance, and prayer topics

Parameters

Parameter Value Purpose
temperature 0.4 Grounded and consistent, with natural expressiveness
num_ctx 16384 Handles long passages and extended study sessions
repeat_penalty 1.1 Prevents repetitive phrasing
top_p 0.9 Balanced, natural responses
num_predict 4096 Full expositions and detailed theological explanations

Example Prompts

  • “What does Romans 8:28 mean in context?”
  • “Explain the difference between justification and sanctification.”
  • “What is the Hebrew meaning of ‘shalom’?”
  • “How do Catholics and Protestants differ on the role of Mary?”
  • “Give me a devotional reflection on Psalm 23.”