Key Number Searches
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Note Different Keyed Bible texts may give very different results for similar searches due to variations in the way Key numbers were assigned to specific words. |
You can search for a specific Key number. In this case, Accordance finds all occurrences of words assigned to that number.
- Quickly find Key numbers in a verse:
- Select the words in a verse.
- Right-click in the selected words and choose Search for>Key number from the shortcut menu
Also known as a contextual menu, acessed by right-clicking (or pressing Ctrl+Click, Mac only) over a screen element that appears. - Specify a Key number as a search argument:
- Set up your search. In the Search Entry area, click Words, and then click in the Search Entry box.
- On the Search menu, choose Enter Key Numbers. The Select Key Numbers dialog box appears.
- In the Select Key Numbers dialog box, click the desired Key numbers and click OK. The Key numbers are added to the Search Entry box.
- Press Enter. The Search Results area displays all verses with words that match the Key numbers in the search criteria. The words are highlighted.
- Manually Enter Key numbers in the Search Entry box
- On the Search menu, choose Enter Command>[KEY?]. The command is added to the Search Entry box with the question mark selected.
- Type in a Key number.
- Press Enter. The Search Results area displays all verses with words that match the Key numbers in the search criteria. The words are highlighted.
- Using a combination of the steps given above you can search for a single Key number or a string of alternative numbers. You can also create a phrase of Key numbers, alone or mixed with words.
The topic Search with Key Numbers walks you through a detailed key number search.
Adding Symbols and Commands
All search commands and symbols can be used in combination with Key numbers. A search for [KEY *] highlights every word in the text that has a Key number.
- Use the [KEY ?] command to enter the desired Key number or transliterated word for that number.
- If you do not know the Key number, set the search to Words, right-click in the Search Entry box and choose Key Number. A list appears for entering the key number or the transliterated word.
- Using the prefix H or G before the transliterated word will help you locate the desired Greek or Hebrew Key number word.
- Example: [KEY H elohim] will automatically switch to the correct Key number in the Search Entry box after you Press Enter.
- Use the @ symbol to link a combination of the Key number and the word so the linked information all applies to the same word.
- For example, man@[KEY H0120] finds the word "man" only when it was translated from the word "adam" in Hebrew.
- The @ symbol can also be used with a hyphen to indicate a negative. For example, the argument man@-[KEY H0120] finds the word "man" when it was translated from any other Hebrew word, for example, "ish" or "ben."
- Do not confuse the @ symbol with the <AND> command.
- Use the <AND> command to denote two different words or phrases that must occur in the same search field.
- Use the @ symbol to connect a Key number to a word and describe only one word.
Graphical Construct Searches
You can use the Construct tab to build a graphical search argument with words and Key numbers, and specify the relationships between the words.
The Topic English Construct with Key Numbers provides detailed instructions for this kind of search.