Oravum: Bible in Basic English

Read the Holy Bible in clear, simple English with Oravum. Discover the Bible in Basic English (BBE), listen to Bible audio, explore daily devotionals and build a reading habit that fits your day.

Take a moment with God. Read a chapter, reflect on a verse or write a prayer in your own words.

Bible in Basic English
Explore the Old and New Testament with the BBE translation, which uses a limited English vocabulary to make Scripture more accessible. Follow the life of Jesus in the Gospels, find words for prayer in Psalms and reflect on the wisdom of Proverbs.

Navigate between books and chapters, save meaningful Bible verses and return to passages you want to read again.

Bible audio for everyday moments
Listen to Bible chapters while following the text on screen. Pause, resume and adjust playback speed with simple audio controls. Make time for Scripture through reading or listening.

Daily devotionals and Bible verses
Discover a daily devotional with a Bible passage and a reflection for everyday life. Read or listen, take a quiet pause and carry a verse with you throughout the day. Make space for gratitude, prayer and reflection.

Bible reading plans
Choose a plan for the Bible in a year, the New Testament, the Gospels, Psalms or Proverbs. Read the plans offline and keep your progress saved on your device. Build your daily Bible reading routine one step at a time.

Your personal prayer journal
Write what is on your heart. Record prayers, requests and words of gratitude, then revisit them whenever you need a moment of reflection. Talk with God in your own words.

Bible games and quizzes
Explore Scripture through Bible trivia, memory challenges and activities that put Bible stories in order. Answer questions, test what you remember and discover new details through short, engaging challenges.

Share Bible verse images
Turn verses, reflections and prayers into images with Word Studio. Choose a background, adjust the text and select a format for stories, feeds or square posts. Share a message of faith with someone you care about.

Live Christian radio
Listen to the available Christian radio stations with music, Bible teaching and messages of faith. Find something to accompany your moments of listening and reflection.

Read your way
Adjust font size, line spacing and margins. Choose your reading style, use night reading in darker surroundings and turn on focus mode for a simpler screen.

Oravum brings the BBE Bible together with tools for reading, listening, prayer and daily reflection. Open the Bible in Basic English, choose your next chapter and make room for a moment with God.

Audio streaming and live radio require an internet connection. Some features and customization options are available with Premium.