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Editorial Process

How we ensure accuracy, transparency, and quality across 100,000+ pages of biblical content.

1. Data Sourcing & Verification

Biblical Text Sources

All Scripture text is sourced from the Bolls Bible API, a public Bible database that provides:

  • All 66 books of the Protestant canon
  • 31,102 verses across 5 English translations
  • Structured JSON data for programmatic access
  • Verified public domain translations

Verification Process

Each verse undergoes automated verification:

  1. Book/Chapter/Verse validation: Ensures references match canonical structure (e.g., Genesis has 50 chapters, not 51)
  2. Duplicate detection: Prevents duplicate entries using 8-digit verse IDs (BBCCCVVV format)
  3. Text integrity: Flags missing translations or corrupted data
  4. Cross-reference validation: Confirms verse content matches across sources

Important: We do NOT modify Scripture text. All verses are presented exactly as they appear in their source translations. Any formatting changes are limited to whitespace normalization for consistent display.

2. Relevance Scoring Methodology

Each situation-to-verse connection receives a relevance score from 1-100 based on:

Thematic Analysis (40%)

How directly the verse addresses the situation (e.g., "comfort" verses for anxiety)

Keyword Matching (30%)

Presence of situation-specific words in Hebrew/Greek original text

Cross-References (20%)

Theological connections identified in study Bibles and commentaries

Community Input (10%)

Verification from biblical scholars and user feedback (future feature)

Score Ranges

  • 90-100: Primary verses (directly addresses situation)
  • 70-89: Highly relevant (clear thematic connection)
  • 50-69: Moderately relevant (indirect or principle-based)
  • 30-49: Tangentially relevant (broader context)
  • 1-29: Minimal relevance (excluded from display)

3. AI Content Generation

Transparency Disclosure: This site uses AI (Large Language Models) to generate introductory content and FAQs. All AI-generated content is clearly marked and supplemented with direct Scripture quotations.

What AI Generates

  • 300-word introductions providing context for each situation
  • 5 frequently asked questions (FAQs) with biblically-grounded answers
  • Contextual connections between names and situations

Quality Safeguards

  1. Structured Prompts: AI receives specific verses and context, preventing hallucination of non-existent Scripture
  2. Uniqueness Validation: All AI content must be >60% unique (not templated or boilerplate)
  3. Word Count Requirements: Ensures substantive content (300+ words)
  4. Factual Grounding: AI is instructed to reference only the provided verses, not external sources
  5. Human Review: Random sampling of AI content for theological accuracy (ongoing process)

What AI Does NOT Generate

  • Scripture text (always from verified sources)
  • Strong's Concordance data (from public domain lexicon)
  • Relevance scores (from documented methodology)
  • Doctrinal statements or theological positions

4. Quality Control Measures

Every page undergoes automated quality validation before publication:

Content Completeness

  • Minimum 1,400 words total content
  • 5+ verse references with relevance scores
  • At least 3 Strong's Concordance entries (where applicable)
  • 5 FAQ items with substantive answers

Link Density

  • 5-15 internal links per page (optimal for SEO)
  • Thematic clustering (related names and situations)
  • Breadcrumb navigation with Schema.org markup

Technical SEO

  • Canonical URLs for all pages
  • JSON-LD structured data (Article, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList)
  • OpenGraph and Twitter meta tags
  • Unique meta descriptions (no duplicates)

Performance

  • Server-side rendering (SSR) for instant page loads
  • Minimal client-side JavaScript (Interactive Islands)
  • Target: LCP < 2.0s, INP < 200ms

5. Translation Selection

We provide 5 English translations for comparison, chosen for:

King James Version (KJV, 1611)

Historical significance, poetic language, widely quoted. Public domain.

World English Bible (WEB, 2000)

Modern English, formal equivalence, free from copyright. Based on ASV/Majority Text.

American Standard Version (ASV, 1901)

Scholarly accuracy, literal translation. Public domain.

Bible in Basic English (BBE, 1965)

Simple vocabulary (850 basic words), accessibility for ESL readers. Public domain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT, 1898)

Preserves Hebrew/Greek grammar, word order. Useful for linguistic study. Public domain.

6. Strong's Concordance Integration

James Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (1890) assigns unique numbers to every original Hebrew and Greek word in Scripture. We integrate this data to:

  • Display original Hebrew/Greek words for key terms
  • Provide transliterations for pronunciation
  • Show concise definitions from Strong's lexicon
  • Link words across verses for thematic study

Example: In Philippians 4:6 ("Be anxious for nothing"), the Greek word for "anxious" is μεριμνάω (merimnáō, Strong's G3309), meaning "to be troubled with cares." This nuance helps readers understand the verse's depth.

Selection Criteria

For each primary verse, we display the top 3 Strong's entries based on:

  1. Theological significance (key concepts like "love," "faith," "righteousness")
  2. Relevance to the situation being addressed
  3. Clarity of original language insight

7. Updates & Corrections

Update Frequency

  • Scripture Text: Never updated (locked to source translations)
  • Relevance Scores: Reviewed quarterly, updated as needed
  • AI Content: Regenerated when quality issues are flagged
  • Strong's Data: Static (public domain lexicon)
  • Links/Navigation: Updated dynamically as new content is added

Correction Process

If you notice an error, please report it to corrections@thelordwill.com with:

  • Page URL
  • Description of the issue
  • Source citation for correction (if applicable)

We review all submissions within 7 business days and update content accordingly.

Version Tracking: All pages include lastmod timestamps in our sitemap, allowing search engines and users to see when content was last updated.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and biblical fidelity. This editorial process is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect best practices in biblical scholarship and digital publishing.

Questions about our editorial process? Learn more about us or contact our team.