Using Multiple Construct Tabs

You can use multiple Construct tabs in the same Search tabClosed The core tab used to search Bible texts, it consists of a search entry area and a search results area by using the LINK command together with other valid search entry commands.

Note

The goal for both of the examples below can be simply achieved in ONE tab by selecting Search both directions in the Construct tab. The examples below show how the same goal can be achieved in two tabs, to help you with ideas for more creative searches.

 

Greek Example with Multiple Construct TabsGreek Example with Multiple Construct Tabs

Goal: To find instances where αδελφος is used in the vocative case with any imperative verb which agrees in number. Since a construct always defines a specific sequence, you need a second construct tab that reverses the two element columns.

  1. Define a construct with a LEX αδελφος element and a NOUN vocative element in the first column.
  2. Add a VERB imperative element to the second column.
  3. Add a WITHIN 10 connecting item over the first and second column.
  4. Add an AGREE number connecting item over the first and second column.

  5. Create a copy of the Construct tab.

    On the File menu choose Duplicate Tab, or use the shortcut key Ctrl+D.

  6. Reverse the content of the two element columns.
  7. If not linked, link the Search tab to the Greek construct, as follows:
  8. On the Search menu choose Enter Command>Link. A list of open Search tabs appears.
  9. Chose Greek Construct and click OK.
  10. Add an <OR> command after the link to the Greek Construct.
  11. Link the Greek Construct 2 tab to the search argument in the Search Entry box in the same manner as for #7 above.
  12. Click Search in the Search tab.

The Greek Constructs tabs and the Search tab with the search results are shown below.

Hebrew Example with Multiple Construct TabsHebrew Example with Multiple Construct Tabs

Goal: To find instances where the text refers to the right or the left hand. Since the word יד is often omitted from this expression, you also need to define an alternative search for LEX followed by the suffix.

  1. Define a construct with LEX יד (hand) in the first column and LEX (right, left) in the second column.

  2. Create a copy of the Construct tab.

    On the File menu choose Duplicate Tab, or use the shortcut key Ctrl+D.

  3. Do the following in the second Construct tab:
  4. Delete the LEX יד item.
  5. Drag the LEX into the first column.
  6. Drag the Suffix element to the second column without defining any details.
  7. If not linked, link the Search tab to the Hebrew construct, as follows:
  8. On the Search menu choose Enter Command>Link. A list of open Search tabs appears.
  9. Chose Hebrew Construct and click OK.
  10. Add an <OR> command after the link to the Hebrew Construct.
  11. Link the Hebrew Construct 2 tab to the search argument in the Search Entry box in the same manner as for #4 above.
  12. Click Search in the Search tab.

The Hebrew Constructs tabs and the Search tab with the search results are shown below.