Published 2026-09-29 · Updated 2026-10-21 · 8 min read
How long does it take to read each book and chapter of the Bible?
Per-chapter reading times for all 1,189 Bible chapters: English (KJV word counts at 238 wpm) and Chinese (CUV character counts at 390 cpm), with a downloadable CSV and full methodology.
Short answer: Reading the whole Bible (KJV) at the meta-analytic English silent-reading rate of 238 words per minute takes about 55.3 hours — roughly 1.4 hours a day for six weeks. The Chinese Union Version (和合本) is 930,059 characters, about 39.7 hours at 390 characters per minute. The longest single chapter, Psalm 119, is about 10 minutes in English and 9 minutes in Chinese; the shortest, Psalm 117, is under half a minute.
Below are the answers by book (66 rows) and by chapter (all 1,189) — word counts, character counts, and reading times in both languages, with a downloadable dataset and the full counting methodology.
Turn these chapter times into a dated schedule with the Bible reading plan generator.
How long does it take to read each book of the Bible?
Each book total is the sum of its chapter rows in the next table, at the same reading speeds. Proverbs, for example, takes about 63 minutes in English and 44 minutes in Chinese; Romans takes about 40 and 32.
How long is each Bible chapter?
The table covers every chapter in the Protestant canon: 66 books, 1,189 chapters, measured from the full text of the King James Version (English) and the Chinese Union Version (Chinese). Times are estimates at fixed reading speeds, not stopwatch measurements of any one reader.
Reading time for every Bible chapter — 1189 chapters, 66 books. English at 238 wpm (KJV); Chinese at 390 cpm (和合本). Open a book to see its chapters.
Genesis (创世记)50 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1 | 797 | 751 | 3.3 | 1.9 |
| Genesis 2 | 632 | 650 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Genesis 3 | 695 | 770 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Genesis 4 | 632 | 763 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Genesis 5 | 504 | 584 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 6 | 579 | 562 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Genesis 7 | 584 | 593 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 8 | 586 | 520 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| Genesis 9 | 658 | 674 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Genesis 10 | 496 | 633 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Genesis 11 | 606 | 727 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Genesis 12 | 536 | 601 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 13 | 457 | 492 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Genesis 14 | 606 | 783 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Genesis 15 | 471 | 584 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 16 | 412 | 507 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Genesis 17 | 679 | 780 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Genesis 18 | 867 | 1037 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Genesis 19 | 1108 | 1227 | 4.7 | 3.1 |
| Genesis 20 | 498 | 623 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Genesis 21 | 775 | 947 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 22 | 629 | 765 | 2.6 | 2 |
| Genesis 23 | 539 | 592 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 24 | 1816 | 2102 | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Genesis 25 | 706 | 945 | 3 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 26 | 889 | 1128 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Genesis 27 | 1263 | 1407 | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Genesis 28 | 621 | 682 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Genesis 29 | 830 | 967 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Genesis 30 | 1022 | 1277 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Genesis 31 | 1417 | 1700 | 6 | 4.4 |
| Genesis 32 | 794 | 941 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 33 | 508 | 604 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 34 | 790 | 997 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Genesis 35 | 664 | 838 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Genesis 36 | 845 | 1165 | 3.6 | 3 |
| Genesis 37 | 942 | 1103 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Genesis 38 | 819 | 932 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 39 | 666 | 734 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Genesis 40 | 580 | 587 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Genesis 41 | 1404 | 1576 | 5.9 | 4 |
| Genesis 42 | 977 | 1299 | 4.1 | 3.3 |
| Genesis 43 | 938 | 1174 | 3.9 | 3 |
| Genesis 44 | 874 | 1085 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Genesis 45 | 731 | 925 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 46 | 766 | 949 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Genesis 47 | 965 | 1166 | 4.1 | 3 |
| Genesis 48 | 639 | 823 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Genesis 49 | 766 | 960 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Genesis 50 | 687 | 842 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Exodus (出埃及记)40 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 1 | 457 | 557 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Exodus 2 | 657 | 740 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Exodus 3 | 791 | 884 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Exodus 4 | 891 | 941 | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| Exodus 5 | 594 | 687 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Exodus 6 | 753 | 881 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Exodus 7 | 692 | 729 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Exodus 8 | 936 | 1063 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Exodus 9 | 982 | 1049 | 4.1 | 2.7 |
| Exodus 10 | 899 | 1032 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Exodus 11 | 325 | 351 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Exodus 12 | 1493 | 1570 | 6.3 | 4 |
| Exodus 13 | 675 | 736 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Exodus 14 | 931 | 1003 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Exodus 15 | 713 | 808 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Exodus 16 | 1062 | 1164 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Exodus 17 | 465 | 584 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Exodus 18 | 760 | 890 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Exodus 19 | 702 | 772 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Exodus 20 | 561 | 606 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Exodus 21 | 893 | 929 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Exodus 22 | 790 | 887 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Exodus 23 | 827 | 965 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Exodus 24 | 492 | 506 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Exodus 25 | 926 | 821 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
| Exodus 26 | 937 | 918 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Exodus 27 | 558 | 576 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Exodus 28 | 1235 | 1296 | 5.2 | 3.3 |
| Exodus 29 | 1341 | 1345 | 5.6 | 3.4 |
| Exodus 30 | 970 | 1029 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Exodus 31 | 438 | 478 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Exodus 32 | 1092 | 1161 | 4.6 | 3 |
| Exodus 33 | 710 | 806 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Exodus 34 | 1003 | 1140 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| Exodus 35 | 820 | 884 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Exodus 36 | 892 | 988 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Exodus 37 | 738 | 629 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Exodus 38 | 832 | 928 | 3.5 | 2.4 |
| Exodus 39 | 1030 | 1140 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Exodus 40 | 821 | 792 | 3.4 | 2 |
Leviticus (利未记)27 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 1 | 525 | 499 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Leviticus 2 | 486 | 484 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Leviticus 3 | 511 | 519 | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Leviticus 4 | 1157 | 1014 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
| Leviticus 5 | 723 | 782 | 3 | 2 |
| Leviticus 6 | 892 | 937 | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| Leviticus 7 | 1056 | 1061 | 4.4 | 2.7 |
| Leviticus 8 | 988 | 1075 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Leviticus 9 | 624 | 689 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Leviticus 10 | 628 | 771 | 2.6 | 2 |
| Leviticus 11 | 1115 | 1122 | 4.7 | 2.9 |
| Leviticus 12 | 262 | 266 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Leviticus 13 | 1857 | 1918 | 7.8 | 4.9 |
| Leviticus 14 | 1713 | 1604 | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| Leviticus 15 | 919 | 868 | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| Leviticus 16 | 1157 | 1093 | 4.9 | 2.8 |
| Leviticus 17 | 553 | 557 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Leviticus 18 | 667 | 812 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Leviticus 19 | 898 | 1064 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Leviticus 20 | 836 | 900 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Leviticus 21 | 587 | 604 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Leviticus 22 | 879 | 970 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Leviticus 23 | 1222 | 1305 | 5.1 | 3.3 |
| Leviticus 24 | 551 | 627 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Leviticus 25 | 1531 | 1617 | 6.4 | 4.1 |
| Leviticus 26 | 1247 | 1490 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Leviticus 27 | 956 | 1052 | 4 | 2.7 |
Numbers (民数记)36 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 1 | 1333 | 1289 | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Numbers 2 | 828 | 809 | 3.5 | 2.1 |
| Numbers 3 | 1291 | 1350 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Numbers 4 | 1416 | 1298 | 5.9 | 3.3 |
| Numbers 5 | 898 | 917 | 3.8 | 2.4 |
| Numbers 6 | 742 | 817 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Numbers 7 | 1939 | 2429 | 8.1 | 6.2 |
| Numbers 8 | 687 | 773 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Numbers 9 | 722 | 768 | 3 | 2 |
| Numbers 10 | 891 | 976 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Numbers 11 | 1056 | 1230 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Numbers 12 | 384 | 442 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Numbers 13 | 741 | 855 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Numbers 14 | 1180 | 1399 | 5 | 3.6 |
| Numbers 15 | 1068 | 1182 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Numbers 16 | 1341 | 1586 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Numbers 17 | 335 | 399 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Numbers 18 | 1111 | 1246 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Numbers 19 | 683 | 739 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Numbers 20 | 791 | 940 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Numbers 21 | 931 | 1146 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Numbers 22 | 1201 | 1282 | 5 | 3.3 |
| Numbers 23 | 743 | 905 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Numbers 24 | 659 | 700 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Numbers 25 | 445 | 562 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Numbers 26 | 1446 | 1734 | 6.1 | 4.4 |
| Numbers 27 | 610 | 699 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Numbers 28 | 779 | 879 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Numbers 29 | 954 | 1206 | 4 | 3.1 |
| Numbers 30 | 503 | 538 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Numbers 31 | 1208 | 1369 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Numbers 32 | 1009 | 1261 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Numbers 33 | 928 | 1092 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Numbers 34 | 630 | 590 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Numbers 35 | 965 | 1016 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Numbers 36 | 445 | 474 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
Deuteronomy (申命记)34 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 1 | 1262 | 1545 | 5.3 | 4 |
| Deuteronomy 2 | 1021 | 1199 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Deuteronomy 3 | 815 | 1006 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Deuteronomy 4 | 1503 | 1688 | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Deuteronomy 5 | 921 | 989 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Deuteronomy 6 | 643 | 761 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Deuteronomy 7 | 843 | 1026 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Deuteronomy 8 | 566 | 618 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Deuteronomy 9 | 963 | 1124 | 4 | 2.9 |
| Deuteronomy 10 | 604 | 704 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Deuteronomy 11 | 950 | 1059 | 4 | 2.7 |
| Deuteronomy 12 | 1055 | 1201 | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Deuteronomy 13 | 627 | 674 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Deuteronomy 14 | 707 | 713 | 3 | 1.8 |
| Deuteronomy 15 | 707 | 820 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Deuteronomy 16 | 710 | 759 | 3 | 1.9 |
| Deuteronomy 17 | 707 | 707 | 3 | 1.8 |
| Deuteronomy 18 | 611 | 694 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Deuteronomy 19 | 608 | 667 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| Deuteronomy 20 | 646 | 644 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Deuteronomy 21 | 731 | 778 | 3.1 | 2 |
| Deuteronomy 22 | 894 | 907 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Deuteronomy 23 | 685 | 748 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| Deuteronomy 24 | 681 | 695 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Deuteronomy 25 | 562 | 551 | 2.4 | 1.4 |
| Deuteronomy 26 | 667 | 729 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Deuteronomy 27 | 599 | 681 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Deuteronomy 28 | 2075 | 2094 | 8.7 | 5.4 |
| Deuteronomy 29 | 851 | 984 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Deuteronomy 30 | 665 | 738 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Deuteronomy 31 | 1041 | 1150 | 4.4 | 2.9 |
| Deuteronomy 32 | 1306 | 1524 | 5.5 | 3.9 |
| Deuteronomy 33 | 805 | 975 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Deuteronomy 34 | 320 | 377 | 1.3 | 1 |
Joshua (约书亚记)24 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua 1 | 573 | 722 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Joshua 2 | 768 | 898 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Joshua 3 | 566 | 604 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Joshua 4 | 706 | 822 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Joshua 5 | 550 | 636 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Joshua 6 | 904 | 969 | 3.8 | 2.5 |
| Joshua 7 | 927 | 1175 | 3.9 | 3 |
| Joshua 8 | 1221 | 1358 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| Joshua 9 | 800 | 980 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Joshua 10 | 1393 | 1699 | 5.9 | 4.4 |
| Joshua 11 | 717 | 879 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Joshua 12 | 486 | 597 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Joshua 13 | 825 | 1074 | 3.5 | 2.8 |
| Joshua 14 | 485 | 612 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Joshua 15 | 1032 | 1263 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Joshua 16 | 253 | 312 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Joshua 17 | 660 | 781 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Joshua 18 | 770 | 857 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Joshua 19 | 944 | 1135 | 4 | 2.9 |
| Joshua 20 | 308 | 376 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Joshua 21 | 1026 | 1466 | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Joshua 22 | 1321 | 1538 | 5.6 | 3.9 |
| Joshua 23 | 574 | 641 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Joshua 24 | 1044 | 1354 | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Judges (士师记)21 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judges 1 | 962 | 1206 | 4 | 3.1 |
| Judges 2 | 692 | 825 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Judges 3 | 842 | 983 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Judges 4 | 761 | 896 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Judges 5 | 755 | 959 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Judges 6 | 1295 | 1482 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Judges 7 | 952 | 1014 | 4 | 2.6 |
| Judges 8 | 987 | 1228 | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Judges 9 | 1667 | 1852 | 7 | 4.7 |
| Judges 10 | 473 | 559 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Judges 11 | 1235 | 1465 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Judges 12 | 399 | 519 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Judges 13 | 765 | 881 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Judges 14 | 706 | 790 | 3 | 2 |
| Judges 15 | 648 | 743 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Judges 16 | 1110 | 1289 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Judges 17 | 385 | 435 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Judges 18 | 1035 | 1104 | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Judges 19 | 1102 | 1064 | 4.6 | 2.7 |
| Judges 20 | 1455 | 1591 | 6.1 | 4.1 |
| Judges 21 | 740 | 841 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
Ruth (路得记)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth 1 | 649 | 783 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Ruth 2 | 763 | 860 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Ruth 3 | 541 | 597 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Ruth 4 | 621 | 736 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
1 Samuel (撒母耳记上)31 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 1 | 782 | 900 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 Samuel 2 | 1104 | 1293 | 4.6 | 3.3 |
| 1 Samuel 3 | 549 | 648 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| 1 Samuel 4 | 733 | 850 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| 1 Samuel 5 | 439 | 481 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 Samuel 6 | 752 | 886 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| 1 Samuel 7 | 510 | 644 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| 1 Samuel 8 | 541 | 583 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 Samuel 9 | 990 | 1066 | 4.2 | 2.7 |
| 1 Samuel 10 | 863 | 952 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| 1 Samuel 11 | 503 | 529 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| 1 Samuel 12 | 771 | 912 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| 1 Samuel 13 | 697 | 772 | 2.9 | 2 |
| 1 Samuel 14 | 1606 | 1873 | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| 1 Samuel 15 | 981 | 1200 | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| 1 Samuel 16 | 680 | 867 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| 1 Samuel 17 | 1719 | 2013 | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| 1 Samuel 18 | 845 | 889 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| 1 Samuel 19 | 696 | 803 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| 1 Samuel 20 | 1289 | 1403 | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| 1 Samuel 21 | 499 | 549 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| 1 Samuel 22 | 761 | 882 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| 1 Samuel 23 | 831 | 1019 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| 1 Samuel 24 | 661 | 719 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 Samuel 25 | 1452 | 1573 | 6.1 | 4 |
| 1 Samuel 26 | 849 | 972 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| 1 Samuel 27 | 385 | 431 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| 1 Samuel 28 | 835 | 868 | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| 1 Samuel 29 | 421 | 483 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 Samuel 30 | 956 | 1003 | 4 | 2.6 |
| 1 Samuel 31 | 348 | 422 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
2 Samuel (撒母耳记下)24 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 1 | 712 | 748 | 3 | 1.9 |
| 2 Samuel 2 | 911 | 1037 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| 2 Samuel 3 | 1143 | 1413 | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| 2 Samuel 4 | 434 | 512 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| 2 Samuel 5 | 624 | 753 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| 2 Samuel 6 | 713 | 792 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 Samuel 7 | 858 | 980 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| 2 Samuel 8 | 447 | 573 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| 2 Samuel 9 | 408 | 466 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| 2 Samuel 10 | 608 | 661 | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| 2 Samuel 11 | 814 | 949 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| 2 Samuel 12 | 992 | 1130 | 4.2 | 2.9 |
| 2 Samuel 13 | 1148 | 1302 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| 2 Samuel 14 | 1117 | 1159 | 4.7 | 3 |
| 2 Samuel 15 | 1118 | 1265 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| 2 Samuel 16 | 738 | 836 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| 2 Samuel 17 | 935 | 1088 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| 2 Samuel 18 | 1096 | 1248 | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| 2 Samuel 19 | 1473 | 1543 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 2 Samuel 20 | 848 | 982 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| 2 Samuel 21 | 778 | 959 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| 2 Samuel 22 | 951 | 1151 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 Samuel 23 | 878 | 1085 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| 2 Samuel 24 | 855 | 925 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
1 Kings (列王纪上)22 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 1 | 1499 | 1727 | 6.3 | 4.4 |
| 1 Kings 2 | 1510 | 1779 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| 1 Kings 3 | 850 | 913 | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| 1 Kings 4 | 706 | 878 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 1 Kings 5 | 527 | 607 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 Kings 6 | 1018 | 932 | 4.3 | 2.4 |
| 1 Kings 7 | 1482 | 1290 | 6.2 | 3.3 |
| 1 Kings 8 | 2139 | 2234 | 9 | 5.7 |
| 1 Kings 9 | 826 | 908 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| 1 Kings 10 | 839 | 1003 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| 1 Kings 11 | 1253 | 1542 | 5.3 | 4 |
| 1 Kings 12 | 1038 | 1218 | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| 1 Kings 13 | 1138 | 1158 | 4.8 | 3 |
| 1 Kings 14 | 987 | 1098 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| 1 Kings 15 | 951 | 1086 | 4 | 2.8 |
| 1 Kings 16 | 1035 | 1115 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| 1 Kings 17 | 680 | 756 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| 1 Kings 18 | 1397 | 1597 | 5.9 | 4.1 |
| 1 Kings 19 | 732 | 807 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| 1 Kings 20 | 1480 | 1573 | 6.2 | 4 |
| 1 Kings 21 | 908 | 996 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| 1 Kings 22 | 1517 | 1739 | 6.4 | 4.5 |
2 Kings (列王纪下)25 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 1 | 669 | 747 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| 2 Kings 2 | 848 | 996 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| 2 Kings 3 | 848 | 968 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| 2 Kings 4 | 1369 | 1465 | 5.8 | 3.8 |
| 2 Kings 5 | 975 | 1093 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| 2 Kings 6 | 1019 | 1187 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 2 Kings 7 | 824 | 855 | 3.5 | 2.2 |
| 2 Kings 8 | 954 | 1070 | 4 | 2.7 |
| 2 Kings 9 | 1205 | 1383 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| 2 Kings 10 | 1203 | 1369 | 5.1 | 3.5 |
| 2 Kings 11 | 738 | 728 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| 2 Kings 12 | 688 | 744 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| 2 Kings 13 | 775 | 891 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| 2 Kings 14 | 881 | 1045 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| 2 Kings 15 | 1092 | 1224 | 4.6 | 3.1 |
| 2 Kings 16 | 656 | 705 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| 2 Kings 17 | 1245 | 1440 | 5.2 | 3.7 |
| 2 Kings 18 | 1220 | 1437 | 5.1 | 3.7 |
| 2 Kings 19 | 1148 | 1306 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| 2 Kings 20 | 660 | 764 | 2.8 | 2 |
| 2 Kings 21 | 747 | 833 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| 2 Kings 22 | 712 | 784 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 Kings 23 | 1477 | 1532 | 6.2 | 3.9 |
| 2 Kings 24 | 584 | 667 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| 2 Kings 25 | 982 | 1018 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
1 Chronicles (历代志上)29 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 1 | 683 | 1072 | 2.9 | 2.7 |
| 1 Chronicles 2 | 846 | 1169 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 1 Chronicles 3 | 347 | 643 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| 1 Chronicles 4 | 852 | 1161 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 1 Chronicles 5 | 664 | 869 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 Chronicles 6 | 1341 | 2098 | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| 1 Chronicles 7 | 831 | 1204 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| 1 Chronicles 8 | 491 | 716 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 1 Chronicles 9 | 960 | 1260 | 4 | 3.2 |
| 1 Chronicles 10 | 364 | 443 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| 1 Chronicles 11 | 944 | 1255 | 4 | 3.2 |
| 1 Chronicles 12 | 987 | 1189 | 4.1 | 3 |
| 1 Chronicles 13 | 386 | 470 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 Chronicles 14 | 357 | 424 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| 1 Chronicles 15 | 714 | 902 | 3 | 2.3 |
| 1 Chronicles 16 | 850 | 1069 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| 1 Chronicles 17 | 779 | 901 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| 1 Chronicles 18 | 399 | 557 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 Chronicles 19 | 630 | 702 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 Chronicles 20 | 289 | 364 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| 1 Chronicles 21 | 914 | 1070 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| 1 Chronicles 22 | 605 | 695 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| 1 Chronicles 23 | 681 | 754 | 2.9 | 1.9 |
| 1 Chronicles 24 | 541 | 757 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 1 Chronicles 25 | 543 | 764 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 1 Chronicles 26 | 710 | 947 | 3 | 2.4 |
| 1 Chronicles 27 | 805 | 1054 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| 1 Chronicles 28 | 864 | 855 | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 Chronicles 29 | 988 | 1080 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
2 Chronicles (历代志下)36 chapters
Ezra (以斯拉记)10 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra 1 | 371 | 419 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Ezra 2 | 998 | 1269 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Ezra 3 | 547 | 608 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Ezra 4 | 769 | 809 | 3.2 | 2.1 |
| Ezra 5 | 583 | 601 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| Ezra 6 | 778 | 844 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Ezra 7 | 863 | 993 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Ezra 8 | 990 | 1273 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| Ezra 9 | 617 | 760 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Ezra 10 | 924 | 1191 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
Nehemiah (尼希米记)13 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 1 | 390 | 418 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Nehemiah 2 | 718 | 742 | 3 | 1.9 |
| Nehemiah 3 | 896 | 1059 | 3.8 | 2.7 |
| Nehemiah 4 | 716 | 726 | 3 | 1.9 |
| Nehemiah 5 | 636 | 713 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Nehemiah 6 | 602 | 667 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Nehemiah 7 | 1176 | 1457 | 4.9 | 3.7 |
| Nehemiah 8 | 686 | 761 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Nehemiah 9 | 1328 | 1611 | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Nehemiah 10 | 652 | 861 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Nehemiah 11 | 788 | 1218 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Nehemiah 12 | 930 | 1350 | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| Nehemiah 13 | 962 | 1180 | 4 | 3 |
Esther (以斯帖记)10 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esther 1 | 716 | 727 | 3 | 1.9 |
| Esther 2 | 806 | 854 | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Esther 3 | 552 | 588 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Esther 4 | 517 | 556 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Esther 5 | 494 | 483 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| Esther 6 | 476 | 491 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Esther 7 | 345 | 385 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Esther 8 | 650 | 674 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Esther 9 | 984 | 1011 | 4.1 | 2.6 |
| Esther 10 | 93 | 101 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Job (约伯记)42 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job 1 | 641 | 703 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Job 2 | 387 | 420 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Job 3 | 434 | 482 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Job 4 | 336 | 406 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Job 5 | 447 | 535 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Job 6 | 482 | 558 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Job 7 | 394 | 446 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Job 8 | 340 | 395 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Job 9 | 544 | 623 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Job 10 | 402 | 471 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Job 11 | 337 | 394 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Job 12 | 399 | 480 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Job 13 | 413 | 536 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Job 14 | 410 | 447 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Job 15 | 549 | 696 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Job 16 | 375 | 424 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Job 17 | 262 | 329 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Job 18 | 342 | 407 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Job 19 | 475 | 549 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Job 20 | 521 | 600 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Job 21 | 522 | 612 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Job 22 | 482 | 564 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Job 23 | 280 | 333 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Job 24 | 481 | 550 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Job 25 | 90 | 95 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Job 26 | 206 | 238 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Job 27 | 373 | 439 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Job 28 | 455 | 467 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Job 29 | 404 | 444 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Job 30 | 514 | 609 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Job 31 | 691 | 785 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Job 32 | 375 | 458 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Job 33 | 524 | 595 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Job 34 | 615 | 695 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Job 35 | 254 | 307 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Job 36 | 495 | 627 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Job 37 | 402 | 441 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Job 38 | 659 | 729 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Job 39 | 477 | 572 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Job 40 | 361 | 421 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Job 41 | 507 | 609 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Job 42 | 441 | 527 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
Psalms (诗篇)150 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psalm 1 | 130 | 136 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 2 | 206 | 262 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 3 | 139 | 192 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 4 | 165 | 234 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 5 | 245 | 356 | 1 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 6 | 159 | 241 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 7 | 327 | 423 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 8 | 166 | 206 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 9 | 367 | 522 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Psalm 10 | 350 | 475 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 11 | 128 | 164 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 12 | 147 | 214 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 13 | 107 | 152 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 14 | 149 | 198 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 15 | 99 | 119 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 16 | 206 | 285 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 17 | 311 | 431 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 18 | 918 | 1186 | 3.9 | 3 |
| Psalm 19 | 272 | 335 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 20 | 144 | 205 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 21 | 246 | 318 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 22 | 581 | 740 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Psalm 23 | 118 | 145 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 24 | 178 | 223 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 25 | 342 | 467 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 26 | 183 | 245 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 27 | 340 | 423 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 28 | 201 | 277 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 29 | 179 | 263 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 30 | 231 | 299 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 31 | 498 | 680 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Psalm 32 | 241 | 290 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 33 | 350 | 422 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 34 | 347 | 446 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 35 | 564 | 724 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Psalm 36 | 223 | 273 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 37 | 702 | 860 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Psalm 38 | 361 | 401 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Psalm 39 | 270 | 380 | 1.1 | 1 |
| Psalm 40 | 400 | 494 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Psalm 41 | 240 | 294 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 42 | 281 | 328 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 43 | 130 | 162 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 44 | 451 | 592 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Psalm 45 | 327 | 422 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 46 | 204 | 254 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 47 | 143 | 192 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 48 | 229 | 292 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 49 | 337 | 442 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 50 | 400 | 498 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Psalm 51 | 322 | 471 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 52 | 165 | 242 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 53 | 152 | 201 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 54 | 110 | 189 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 55 | 435 | 534 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 56 | 225 | 332 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 57 | 230 | 304 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 58 | 218 | 269 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 59 | 339 | 480 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 60 | 211 | 344 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 61 | 133 | 190 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 62 | 228 | 324 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 63 | 194 | 247 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 64 | 184 | 235 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 65 | 267 | 319 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 66 | 327 | 407 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Psalm 67 | 111 | 145 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 68 | 698 | 868 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Psalm 69 | 670 | 861 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Psalm 70 | 102 | 139 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 71 | 471 | 552 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 72 | 369 | 449 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 73 | 423 | 540 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 74 | 413 | 546 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 75 | 189 | 230 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 76 | 193 | 269 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 77 | 330 | 405 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Psalm 78 | 1225 | 1521 | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Psalm 79 | 277 | 366 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 80 | 334 | 442 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 81 | 288 | 360 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 82 | 116 | 169 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 83 | 273 | 370 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 84 | 226 | 320 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 85 | 207 | 293 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 86 | 313 | 409 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Psalm 87 | 113 | 161 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 88 | 296 | 421 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 89 | 879 | 1153 | 3.7 | 3 |
| Psalm 90 | 320 | 411 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 91 | 288 | 347 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 92 | 258 | 304 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 93 | 92 | 110 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 94 | 356 | 480 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 95 | 199 | 226 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 96 | 226 | 303 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 97 | 189 | 255 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 98 | 170 | 204 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 99 | 157 | 227 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 100 | 86 | 112 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 101 | 173 | 217 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 102 | 455 | 580 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Psalm 103 | 342 | 483 | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Psalm 104 | 598 | 678 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Psalm 105 | 632 | 863 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Psalm 106 | 762 | 988 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Psalm 107 | 685 | 833 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Psalm 108 | 206 | 283 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 109 | 534 | 639 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Psalm 110 | 142 | 208 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 111 | 177 | 215 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 112 | 172 | 213 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 113 | 142 | 176 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 114 | 106 | 137 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 115 | 274 | 353 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 116 | 287 | 359 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 117 | 33 | 50 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Psalm 118 | 465 | 559 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 119 | 2423 | 3304 | 10.2 | 8.5 |
| Psalm 120 | 88 | 129 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 121 | 110 | 137 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 122 | 124 | 186 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 123 | 94 | 112 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 124 | 121 | 155 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 125 | 108 | 125 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 126 | 94 | 130 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 127 | 110 | 150 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 128 | 101 | 128 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| Psalm 129 | 119 | 147 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 130 | 116 | 145 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Psalm 131 | 60 | 90 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Psalm 132 | 276 | 375 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Psalm 133 | 69 | 83 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Psalm 134 | 44 | 57 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Psalm 135 | 329 | 440 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 136 | 353 | 499 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Psalm 137 | 165 | 213 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 138 | 172 | 223 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 139 | 410 | 533 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Psalm 140 | 239 | 325 | 1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 141 | 203 | 265 | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Psalm 142 | 151 | 205 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 143 | 252 | 330 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 144 | 302 | 388 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Psalm 145 | 331 | 432 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Psalm 146 | 178 | 229 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Psalm 147 | 299 | 361 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Psalm 148 | 202 | 294 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Psalm 149 | 143 | 184 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Psalm 150 | 85 | 120 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
Proverbs (箴言)31 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 1 | 519 | 636 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Proverbs 2 | 309 | 344 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Proverbs 3 | 541 | 638 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Proverbs 4 | 418 | 519 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Proverbs 5 | 354 | 427 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Proverbs 6 | 546 | 632 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Proverbs 7 | 411 | 509 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Proverbs 8 | 562 | 666 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Proverbs 9 | 288 | 316 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Proverbs 10 | 527 | 573 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Proverbs 11 | 524 | 579 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Proverbs 12 | 476 | 529 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 13 | 400 | 462 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Proverbs 14 | 572 | 655 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Proverbs 15 | 544 | 576 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Proverbs 16 | 543 | 611 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Proverbs 17 | 476 | 507 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Proverbs 18 | 381 | 429 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Proverbs 19 | 506 | 560 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 20 | 498 | 554 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 21 | 501 | 579 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Proverbs 22 | 495 | 543 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 23 | 566 | 665 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Proverbs 24 | 580 | 675 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Proverbs 25 | 522 | 562 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 26 | 459 | 562 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 27 | 460 | 550 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 28 | 528 | 545 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Proverbs 29 | 425 | 502 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Proverbs 30 | 640 | 673 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Proverbs 31 | 467 | 566 | 2 | 1.5 |
Ecclesiastes (传道书)12 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 1 | 380 | 400 | 1.6 | 1 |
| Ecclesiastes 2 | 734 | 808 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Ecclesiastes 3 | 517 | 531 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Ecclesiastes 4 | 380 | 446 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Ecclesiastes 5 | 533 | 585 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Ecclesiastes 6 | 301 | 342 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Ecclesiastes 7 | 618 | 731 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Ecclesiastes 8 | 515 | 550 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Ecclesiastes 9 | 555 | 671 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Ecclesiastes 10 | 402 | 460 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Ecclesiastes 11 | 273 | 315 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Ecclesiastes 12 | 372 | 391 | 1.6 | 1 |
Song of Solomon (雅歌)8 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Song of Solomon 1 | 326 | 445 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Song of Solomon 2 | 351 | 495 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Song of Solomon 3 | 287 | 354 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Song of Solomon 4 | 363 | 492 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Song of Solomon 5 | 397 | 530 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Song of Solomon 6 | 282 | 391 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Song of Solomon 7 | 292 | 364 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Song of Solomon 8 | 360 | 491 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Isaiah (以赛亚书)66 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 1 | 758 | 974 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 2 | 568 | 605 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 3 | 587 | 643 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 4 | 210 | 222 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Isaiah 5 | 863 | 975 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 6 | 366 | 417 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah 7 | 693 | 770 | 2.9 | 2 |
| Isaiah 8 | 558 | 717 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah 9 | 599 | 738 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah 10 | 928 | 1129 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Isaiah 11 | 519 | 539 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah 12 | 134 | 186 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Isaiah 13 | 576 | 643 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 14 | 856 | 999 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Isaiah 15 | 266 | 305 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Isaiah 16 | 415 | 529 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah 17 | 428 | 491 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah 18 | 255 | 289 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Isaiah 19 | 730 | 849 | 3.1 | 2.2 |
| Isaiah 20 | 169 | 217 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
| Isaiah 21 | 417 | 518 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah 22 | 676 | 750 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah 23 | 469 | 603 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Isaiah 24 | 592 | 642 | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 25 | 381 | 445 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah 26 | 550 | 661 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Isaiah 27 | 405 | 458 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Isaiah 28 | 814 | 980 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 29 | 742 | 813 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Isaiah 30 | 1059 | 1176 | 4.4 | 3 |
| Isaiah 31 | 322 | 384 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Isaiah 32 | 436 | 511 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah 33 | 585 | 745 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah 34 | 522 | 562 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah 35 | 277 | 331 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Isaiah 36 | 690 | 855 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Isaiah 37 | 1131 | 1302 | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| Isaiah 38 | 592 | 692 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah 39 | 268 | 321 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Isaiah 40 | 796 | 983 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 41 | 804 | 976 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 42 | 676 | 812 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Isaiah 43 | 711 | 921 | 3 | 2.4 |
| Isaiah 44 | 886 | 1064 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Isaiah 45 | 774 | 965 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Isaiah 46 | 342 | 403 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Isaiah 47 | 471 | 542 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah 48 | 627 | 778 | 2.6 | 2 |
| Isaiah 49 | 867 | 1027 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Isaiah 50 | 365 | 438 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah 51 | 771 | 892 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Isaiah 52 | 405 | 535 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Isaiah 53 | 387 | 505 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah 54 | 493 | 610 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 55 | 399 | 490 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Isaiah 56 | 361 | 425 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah 57 | 569 | 674 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Isaiah 58 | 522 | 643 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Isaiah 59 | 591 | 722 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Isaiah 60 | 665 | 792 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Isaiah 61 | 380 | 466 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Isaiah 62 | 362 | 439 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Isaiah 63 | 538 | 716 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Isaiah 64 | 308 | 364 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Isaiah 65 | 753 | 931 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Isaiah 66 | 811 | 1035 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
Jeremiah (耶利米书)52 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 1 | 528 | 615 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Jeremiah 2 | 1019 | 1352 | 4.3 | 3.5 |
| Jeremiah 3 | 802 | 1008 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Jeremiah 4 | 861 | 1059 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Jeremiah 5 | 874 | 1078 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Jeremiah 6 | 827 | 1071 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Jeremiah 7 | 970 | 1166 | 4.1 | 3 |
| Jeremiah 8 | 706 | 843 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Jeremiah 9 | 772 | 957 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Jeremiah 10 | 674 | 804 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Jeremiah 11 | 749 | 896 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Jeremiah 12 | 544 | 654 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Jeremiah 13 | 739 | 891 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Jeremiah 14 | 688 | 884 | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Jeremiah 15 | 702 | 838 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Jeremiah 16 | 699 | 812 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Jeremiah 17 | 829 | 967 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Jeremiah 18 | 659 | 808 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Jeremiah 19 | 541 | 625 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Jeremiah 20 | 594 | 750 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Jeremiah 21 | 498 | 600 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Jeremiah 22 | 837 | 1071 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Jeremiah 23 | 1186 | 1520 | 5 | 3.9 |
| Jeremiah 24 | 361 | 416 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Jeremiah 25 | 1138 | 1322 | 4.8 | 3.4 |
| Jeremiah 26 | 800 | 921 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Jeremiah 27 | 762 | 919 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Jeremiah 28 | 540 | 616 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Jeremiah 29 | 1005 | 1262 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Jeremiah 30 | 717 | 855 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Jeremiah 31 | 1294 | 1537 | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| Jeremiah 32 | 1432 | 1656 | 6 | 4.2 |
| Jeremiah 33 | 842 | 987 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Jeremiah 34 | 824 | 896 | 3.5 | 2.3 |
| Jeremiah 35 | 657 | 775 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Jeremiah 36 | 1110 | 1275 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Jeremiah 37 | 611 | 751 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Jeremiah 38 | 984 | 1150 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Jeremiah 39 | 545 | 617 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| Jeremiah 40 | 681 | 842 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
| Jeremiah 41 | 664 | 775 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Jeremiah 42 | 774 | 909 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Jeremiah 43 | 460 | 532 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Jeremiah 44 | 1228 | 1332 | 5.2 | 3.4 |
| Jeremiah 45 | 152 | 180 | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Jeremiah 46 | 821 | 1056 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Jeremiah 47 | 215 | 244 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Jeremiah 48 | 1172 | 1414 | 4.9 | 3.6 |
| Jeremiah 49 | 1180 | 1493 | 5 | 3.8 |
| Jeremiah 50 | 1460 | 1756 | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Jeremiah 51 | 1853 | 2242 | 7.8 | 5.7 |
| Jeremiah 52 | 1074 | 1059 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
Lamentations (耶利米哀歌)5 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamentations 1 | 758 | 948 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Lamentations 2 | 883 | 991 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Lamentations 3 | 876 | 1061 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Lamentations 4 | 598 | 717 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Lamentations 5 | 296 | 399 | 1.2 | 1 |
Ezekiel (以西结书)48 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 1 | 870 | 844 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Ezekiel 2 | 273 | 325 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Ezekiel 3 | 809 | 935 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Ezekiel 4 | 519 | 528 | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| Ezekiel 5 | 628 | 717 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Ezekiel 6 | 470 | 537 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Ezekiel 7 | 768 | 897 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 8 | 655 | 666 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Ezekiel 9 | 400 | 443 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Ezekiel 10 | 659 | 701 | 2.8 | 1.8 |
| Ezekiel 11 | 721 | 827 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Ezekiel 12 | 799 | 954 | 3.4 | 2.4 |
| Ezekiel 13 | 738 | 920 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Ezekiel 14 | 746 | 912 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 15 | 205 | 225 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Ezekiel 16 | 1820 | 2100 | 7.6 | 5.4 |
| Ezekiel 17 | 773 | 851 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Ezekiel 18 | 919 | 1104 | 3.9 | 2.8 |
| Ezekiel 19 | 356 | 421 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Ezekiel 20 | 1601 | 1907 | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Ezekiel 21 | 945 | 1074 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Ezekiel 22 | 840 | 970 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Ezekiel 23 | 1322 | 1622 | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Ezekiel 24 | 774 | 818 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Ezekiel 25 | 508 | 568 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Ezekiel 26 | 727 | 786 | 3.1 | 2 |
| Ezekiel 27 | 907 | 1021 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Ezekiel 28 | 809 | 886 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 29 | 714 | 740 | 3 | 1.9 |
| Ezekiel 30 | 760 | 881 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 31 | 680 | 692 | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Ezekiel 32 | 1077 | 1188 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Ezekiel 33 | 1071 | 1184 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Ezekiel 34 | 958 | 1095 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Ezekiel 35 | 402 | 472 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Ezekiel 36 | 1180 | 1357 | 5 | 3.5 |
| Ezekiel 37 | 870 | 1059 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Ezekiel 38 | 776 | 837 | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Ezekiel 39 | 928 | 1031 | 3.9 | 2.6 |
| Ezekiel 40 | 1530 | 1420 | 6.4 | 3.6 |
| Ezekiel 41 | 802 | 639 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Ezekiel 42 | 568 | 510 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Ezekiel 43 | 907 | 897 | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 44 | 1031 | 1106 | 4.3 | 2.8 |
| Ezekiel 45 | 882 | 899 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 46 | 880 | 889 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| Ezekiel 47 | 780 | 793 | 3.3 | 2 |
| Ezekiel 48 | 1045 | 1041 | 4.4 | 2.7 |
Daniel (但以理书)12 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 1 | 589 | 671 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Daniel 2 | 1500 | 1670 | 6.3 | 4.3 |
| Daniel 3 | 992 | 1101 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Daniel 4 | 1290 | 1380 | 5.4 | 3.5 |
| Daniel 5 | 995 | 1080 | 4.2 | 2.8 |
| Daniel 6 | 905 | 1016 | 3.8 | 2.6 |
| Daniel 7 | 926 | 955 | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| Daniel 8 | 852 | 946 | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Daniel 9 | 966 | 1125 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Daniel 10 | 647 | 688 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Daniel 11 | 1529 | 1643 | 6.4 | 4.2 |
| Daniel 12 | 411 | 435 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
Hosea (何西阿书)14 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hosea 1 | 355 | 443 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Hosea 2 | 678 | 782 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Hosea 3 | 156 | 184 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Hosea 4 | 465 | 580 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Hosea 5 | 368 | 480 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Hosea 6 | 254 | 307 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Hosea 7 | 398 | 495 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Hosea 8 | 330 | 410 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Hosea 9 | 468 | 636 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Hosea 10 | 425 | 574 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| Hosea 11 | 308 | 410 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| Hosea 12 | 311 | 390 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Hosea 13 | 426 | 518 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Hosea 14 | 232 | 314 | 1 | 0.8 |
Joel (约珥书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel 1 | 508 | 591 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Joel 2 | 958 | 1057 | 4 | 2.7 |
| Joel 3 | 567 | 639 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
Amos (阿摩司书)9 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amos 1 | 455 | 502 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Amos 2 | 441 | 524 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Amos 3 | 397 | 454 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Amos 4 | 432 | 529 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Amos 5 | 658 | 763 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Amos 6 | 399 | 463 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Amos 7 | 471 | 557 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Amos 8 | 414 | 482 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Amos 9 | 549 | 579 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
Obadiah (俄巴底亚书)1 chapter
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obadiah 1 | 669 | 740 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
Jonah (约拿书)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah 1 | 514 | 570 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Jonah 2 | 214 | 247 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| Jonah 3 | 260 | 278 | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Jonah 4 | 332 | 361 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
Micah (弥迦书)7 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micah 1 | 452 | 570 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Micah 2 | 400 | 492 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Micah 3 | 354 | 424 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Micah 4 | 476 | 556 | 2 | 1.4 |
| Micah 5 | 447 | 502 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Micah 6 | 440 | 551 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Micah 7 | 583 | 697 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Nahum (那鸿书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nahum 1 | 394 | 492 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Nahum 2 | 371 | 421 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Nahum 3 | 519 | 585 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
Habakkuk (哈巴谷书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habakkuk 1 | 423 | 477 | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Habakkuk 2 | 563 | 646 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Habakkuk 3 | 489 | 574 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Zephaniah (西番雅书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zephaniah 1 | 556 | 647 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Zephaniah 2 | 463 | 592 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Zephaniah 3 | 598 | 716 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
Haggai (哈该书)2 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haggai 1 | 451 | 514 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Haggai 2 | 679 | 786 | 2.9 | 2 |
Zechariah (撒迦利亚书)14 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zechariah 1 | 622 | 738 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Zechariah 2 | 317 | 392 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Zechariah 3 | 296 | 385 | 1.2 | 1 |
| Zechariah 4 | 365 | 419 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Zechariah 5 | 338 | 345 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Zechariah 6 | 424 | 439 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Zechariah 7 | 378 | 414 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Zechariah 8 | 703 | 805 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Zechariah 9 | 537 | 644 | 2.3 | 1.7 |
| Zechariah 10 | 408 | 462 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| Zechariah 11 | 502 | 602 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Zechariah 12 | 462 | 512 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Zechariah 13 | 337 | 339 | 1.4 | 0.9 |
| Zechariah 14 | 754 | 749 | 3.2 | 1.9 |
Malachi (玛拉基书)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malachi 1 | 487 | 643 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Malachi 2 | 546 | 752 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Malachi 3 | 565 | 727 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Malachi 4 | 183 | 219 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
Matthew (马太福音)28 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1 | 473 | 665 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Matthew 2 | 619 | 713 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Matthew 3 | 387 | 466 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Matthew 4 | 557 | 685 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
| Matthew 5 | 1081 | 1250 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Matthew 6 | 794 | 1057 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
| Matthew 7 | 626 | 732 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Matthew 8 | 773 | 877 | 3.2 | 2.2 |
| Matthew 9 | 837 | 1020 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Matthew 10 | 919 | 1133 | 3.9 | 2.9 |
| Matthew 11 | 668 | 841 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Matthew 12 | 1168 | 1366 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Matthew 13 | 1367 | 1486 | 5.7 | 3.8 |
| Matthew 14 | 721 | 777 | 3 | 2 |
| Matthew 15 | 785 | 902 | 3.3 | 2.3 |
| Matthew 16 | 688 | 826 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Matthew 17 | 620 | 776 | 2.6 | 2 |
| Matthew 18 | 869 | 989 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Matthew 19 | 719 | 838 | 3 | 2.1 |
| Matthew 20 | 779 | 860 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Matthew 21 | 1126 | 1375 | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Matthew 22 | 828 | 1005 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Matthew 23 | 833 | 1220 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Matthew 24 | 1047 | 1215 | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Matthew 25 | 995 | 1187 | 4.2 | 3 |
| Matthew 26 | 1625 | 1952 | 6.8 | 5 |
| Matthew 27 | 1359 | 1651 | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Matthew 28 | 421 | 531 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
Mark (马可福音)16 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 1 | 930 | 1065 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Mark 2 | 724 | 843 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Mark 3 | 663 | 802 | 2.8 | 2.1 |
| Mark 4 | 923 | 975 | 3.9 | 2.5 |
| Mark 5 | 952 | 1093 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Mark 6 | 1323 | 1494 | 5.6 | 3.8 |
| Mark 7 | 806 | 904 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Mark 8 | 842 | 964 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Mark 9 | 1164 | 1373 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| Mark 10 | 1218 | 1340 | 5.1 | 3.4 |
| Mark 11 | 778 | 976 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Mark 12 | 1058 | 1236 | 4.4 | 3.2 |
| Mark 13 | 828 | 1007 | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| Mark 14 | 1595 | 1933 | 6.7 | 5 |
| Mark 15 | 913 | 1142 | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Mark 16 | 449 | 568 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Luke (路加福音)24 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke 1 | 1583 | 1823 | 6.7 | 4.7 |
| Luke 2 | 1094 | 1329 | 4.6 | 3.4 |
| Luke 3 | 1017 | 1338 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Luke 4 | 1021 | 1166 | 4.3 | 3 |
| Luke 5 | 949 | 1079 | 4 | 2.8 |
| Luke 6 | 1229 | 1495 | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Luke 7 | 1209 | 1518 | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Luke 8 | 1431 | 1656 | 6 | 4.2 |
| Luke 9 | 1457 | 1804 | 6.1 | 4.6 |
| Luke 10 | 992 | 1234 | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Luke 11 | 1331 | 1636 | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| Luke 12 | 1407 | 1637 | 5.9 | 4.2 |
| Luke 13 | 864 | 1009 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Luke 14 | 812 | 887 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Luke 15 | 725 | 841 | 3 | 2.2 |
| Luke 16 | 752 | 945 | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Luke 17 | 809 | 881 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Luke 18 | 868 | 1010 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Luke 19 | 1047 | 1164 | 4.4 | 3 |
| Luke 20 | 954 | 1120 | 4 | 2.9 |
| Luke 21 | 820 | 958 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Luke 22 | 1396 | 1685 | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Luke 23 | 1117 | 1404 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
| Luke 24 | 1055 | 1298 | 4.4 | 3.3 |
John (约翰福音)21 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John 1 | 1004 | 1321 | 4.2 | 3.4 |
| John 2 | 510 | 628 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| John 3 | 763 | 894 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| John 4 | 1094 | 1352 | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| John 5 | 1001 | 1197 | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| John 6 | 1506 | 1779 | 6.3 | 4.6 |
| John 7 | 1002 | 1301 | 4.2 | 3.3 |
| John 8 | 1307 | 1735 | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| John 9 | 876 | 1092 | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| John 10 | 820 | 989 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| John 11 | 1157 | 1375 | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| John 12 | 1060 | 1295 | 4.5 | 3.3 |
| John 13 | 826 | 1043 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| John 14 | 731 | 963 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| John 15 | 613 | 795 | 2.6 | 2 |
| John 16 | 789 | 976 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| John 17 | 636 | 813 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| John 18 | 947 | 1188 | 4 | 3 |
| John 19 | 1010 | 1357 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| John 20 | 749 | 917 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| John 21 | 693 | 860 | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Acts (使徒行传)28 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acts 1 | 661 | 860 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Acts 2 | 1021 | 1265 | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Acts 3 | 634 | 763 | 2.7 | 2 |
| Acts 4 | 865 | 1021 | 3.6 | 2.6 |
| Acts 5 | 1026 | 1203 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Acts 6 | 355 | 445 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Acts 7 | 1430 | 1724 | 6 | 4.4 |
| Acts 8 | 883 | 1053 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Acts 9 | 1046 | 1192 | 4.4 | 3.1 |
| Acts 10 | 1108 | 1293 | 4.7 | 3.3 |
| Acts 11 | 667 | 841 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Acts 12 | 662 | 723 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Acts 13 | 1272 | 1543 | 5.3 | 4 |
| Acts 14 | 627 | 743 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Acts 15 | 925 | 1186 | 3.9 | 3 |
| Acts 16 | 943 | 1164 | 4 | 3 |
| Acts 17 | 855 | 1061 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
| Acts 18 | 664 | 842 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| Acts 19 | 975 | 1227 | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Acts 20 | 882 | 1123 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Acts 21 | 1067 | 1261 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
| Acts 22 | 773 | 913 | 3.2 | 2.3 |
| Acts 23 | 921 | 1056 | 3.9 | 2.7 |
| Acts 24 | 640 | 804 | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Acts 25 | 711 | 914 | 3 | 2.3 |
| Acts 26 | 781 | 961 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Acts 27 | 1033 | 1205 | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Acts 28 | 818 | 964 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
Romans (罗马书)16 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romans 1 | 714 | 973 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Romans 2 | 604 | 814 | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Romans 3 | 562 | 768 | 2.4 | 2 |
| Romans 4 | 546 | 759 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Romans 5 | 480 | 639 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Romans 6 | 484 | 666 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Romans 7 | 605 | 787 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Romans 8 | 903 | 1195 | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Romans 9 | 719 | 965 | 3 | 2.5 |
| Romans 10 | 461 | 539 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
| Romans 11 | 818 | 1042 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Romans 12 | 397 | 525 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Romans 13 | 361 | 429 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Romans 14 | 525 | 630 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Romans 15 | 742 | 927 | 3.1 | 2.4 |
| Romans 16 | 501 | 752 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
1 Corinthians (哥林多前书)16 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 1 | 649 | 864 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| 1 Corinthians 2 | 373 | 509 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| 1 Corinthians 3 | 459 | 649 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| 1 Corinthians 4 | 509 | 678 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| 1 Corinthians 5 | 321 | 435 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| 1 Corinthians 6 | 465 | 598 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 1 Corinthians 7 | 959 | 1226 | 4 | 3.1 |
| 1 Corinthians 8 | 309 | 395 | 1.3 | 1 |
| 1 Corinthians 9 | 671 | 860 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 Corinthians 10 | 667 | 840 | 2.8 | 2.2 |
| 1 Corinthians 11 | 718 | 868 | 3 | 2.2 |
| 1 Corinthians 12 | 593 | 783 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 1 Corinthians 13 | 270 | 361 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| 1 Corinthians 14 | 887 | 1136 | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| 1 Corinthians 15 | 1166 | 1544 | 4.9 | 4 |
| 1 Corinthians 16 | 446 | 592 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
2 Corinthians (哥林多后书)13 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 1 | 591 | 784 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2 Corinthians 2 | 401 | 499 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 2 Corinthians 3 | 389 | 507 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| 2 Corinthians 4 | 406 | 523 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| 2 Corinthians 5 | 487 | 633 | 2 | 1.6 |
| 2 Corinthians 6 | 357 | 507 | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 2 Corinthians 7 | 452 | 606 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| 2 Corinthians 8 | 568 | 728 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| 2 Corinthians 9 | 355 | 468 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| 2 Corinthians 10 | 437 | 592 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 2 Corinthians 11 | 718 | 979 | 3 | 2.5 |
| 2 Corinthians 12 | 589 | 797 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 2 Corinthians 13 | 315 | 483 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
Galatians (加拉太书)6 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galatians 1 | 453 | 626 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Galatians 2 | 573 | 739 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Galatians 3 | 648 | 878 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Galatians 4 | 610 | 893 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Galatians 5 | 447 | 610 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Galatians 6 | 353 | 466 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
Ephesians (以弗所书)6 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 1 | 508 | 681 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Ephesians 2 | 453 | 648 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Ephesians 3 | 410 | 550 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Ephesians 4 | 617 | 744 | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Ephesians 5 | 564 | 741 | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Ephesians 6 | 470 | 643 | 2 | 1.6 |
Philippians (腓立比书)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippians 1 | 632 | 851 | 2.7 | 2.2 |
| Philippians 2 | 601 | 793 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Philippians 3 | 483 | 660 | 2 | 1.7 |
| Philippians 4 | 467 | 688 | 2 | 1.8 |
Colossians (歌罗西书)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossians 1 | 656 | 928 | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| Colossians 2 | 503 | 710 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Colossians 3 | 457 | 717 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Colossians 4 | 363 | 556 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
1 Thessalonians (帖撒罗尼迦前书)5 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thessalonians 1 | 253 | 361 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| 1 Thessalonians 2 | 479 | 698 | 2 | 1.8 |
| 1 Thessalonians 3 | 295 | 432 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 1 Thessalonians 4 | 396 | 550 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| 1 Thessalonians 5 | 414 | 594 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
2 Thessalonians (帖撒罗尼迦后书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Thessalonians 1 | 291 | 412 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| 2 Thessalonians 2 | 381 | 544 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 2 Thessalonians 3 | 350 | 470 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
1 Timothy (提摩太前书)6 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Timothy 1 | 432 | 607 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 Timothy 2 | 247 | 327 | 1 | 0.8 |
| 1 Timothy 3 | 324 | 439 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| 1 Timothy 4 | 310 | 434 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| 1 Timothy 5 | 470 | 660 | 2 | 1.7 |
| 1 Timothy 6 | 461 | 640 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
2 Timothy (提摩太后书)4 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Timothy 1 | 438 | 574 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 2 Timothy 2 | 506 | 671 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| 2 Timothy 3 | 297 | 454 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 2 Timothy 4 | 425 | 605 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
Titus (提多书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titus 1 | 337 | 500 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| Titus 2 | 265 | 351 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Titus 3 | 294 | 481 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Philemon (腓利门书)1 chapter
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philemon 1 | 430 | 633 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
Hebrews (希伯来书)13 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrews 1 | 338 | 410 | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| Hebrews 2 | 472 | 566 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Hebrews 3 | 362 | 482 | 1.5 | 1.2 |
| Hebrews 4 | 404 | 540 | 1.7 | 1.4 |
| Hebrews 5 | 321 | 389 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Hebrews 6 | 425 | 557 | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| Hebrews 7 | 607 | 889 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Hebrews 8 | 387 | 461 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Hebrews 9 | 678 | 891 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Hebrews 10 | 784 | 1004 | 3.3 | 2.6 |
| Hebrews 11 | 922 | 1228 | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Hebrews 12 | 696 | 922 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Hebrews 13 | 501 | 744 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
James (雅各书)5 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James 1 | 544 | 722 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| James 2 | 528 | 715 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| James 3 | 378 | 510 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| James 4 | 369 | 511 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| James 5 | 485 | 626 | 2 | 1.6 |
1 Peter (彼得前书)5 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Peter 1 | 597 | 855 | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| 1 Peter 2 | 549 | 794 | 2.3 | 2 |
| 1 Peter 3 | 551 | 724 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| 1 Peter 4 | 479 | 573 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 1 Peter 5 | 300 | 454 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
2 Peter (彼得后书)3 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Peter 1 | 488 | 705 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| 2 Peter 2 | 581 | 779 | 2.4 | 2 |
| 2 Peter 3 | 484 | 604 | 2 | 1.5 |
1 John (约翰一书)5 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 John 1 | 247 | 311 | 1 | 0.8 |
| 1 John 2 | 735 | 992 | 3.1 | 2.5 |
| 1 John 3 | 534 | 713 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 John 4 | 480 | 656 | 2 | 1.7 |
| 1 John 5 | 520 | 596 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
2 John (约翰二书)1 chapter
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 John 1 | 298 | 405 | 1.3 | 1 |
3 John (约翰三书)1 chapter
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 John 1 | 294 | 424 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
Jude (犹大书)1 chapter
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude 1 | 608 | 906 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Revelation (启示录)22 chapters
| Chapter | KJV words | 和合本 chars | English (min) | 中文 (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revelation 1 | 592 | 685 | 2.5 | 1.8 |
| Revelation 2 | 802 | 1023 | 3.4 | 2.6 |
| Revelation 3 | 658 | 799 | 2.8 | 2 |
| Revelation 4 | 348 | 389 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Revelation 5 | 435 | 445 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Revelation 6 | 540 | 572 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Revelation 7 | 491 | 542 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Revelation 8 | 397 | 416 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Revelation 9 | 592 | 604 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
| Revelation 10 | 353 | 364 | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Revelation 11 | 580 | 672 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Revelation 12 | 497 | 567 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Revelation 13 | 538 | 549 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Revelation 14 | 651 | 735 | 2.7 | 1.9 |
| Revelation 15 | 252 | 310 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Revelation 16 | 567 | 626 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Revelation 17 | 522 | 624 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Revelation 18 | 747 | 908 | 3.1 | 2.3 |
| Revelation 19 | 634 | 712 | 2.7 | 1.8 |
| Revelation 20 | 477 | 569 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Revelation 21 | 749 | 837 | 3.1 | 2.1 |
| Revelation 22 | 573 | 651 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
Download the data
- CSV: /data/chapter-reading-times.csv — 1,189 rows, one per chapter, UTF-8, header row included
- JSON: /data/chapter-reading-times.json — same rows plus complete methodology metadata
Both files are generated from the Bible text by a single reproducible script (scripts/generate-reading-times.ts in the TrustBible repository), so every number above can be re-derived from the source corpus. Re-run the script and you get the same dataset.
Methodology
What was counted
| Measure | Method |
|---|---|
| KJV words | Whitespace-delimited tokens of the verse text (789,634 words total) |
| 和合本 chars | Unicode letters and numbers only — whitespace, punctuation, and symbols removed (930,059 characters total) |
Both corpora are complete: all 1,189 chapters are present in both languages, and the script fails loudly if any chapter is missing.
Reading speeds (and their limits)
| Speed | Value | Source | Scope disclosure |
|---|---|---|---|
| English silent reading | 238 wpm | Brysbaert, M. (2019). "How many words do we read per minute? A review and meta-analysis of reading rate." Journal of Memory and Language, 109, 104047. doi:10.1016/j.jml.2019.104047 | The 238 wpm figure is the meta-analytic rate for English non-fiction, silent reading. The KJV is Early Modern English, so applying this modern rate is an approximation; reading aloud (about 150 wpm) takes noticeably longer. |
| Chinese silent reading | 390 cpm | Same meta-analysis (Brysbaert 2019, Table 5 prints Chinese silent reading as 260 word-units/min, 18 studies, 786 adults). The 390 cpm used here is this page's explicit conversion: 260 × 1.5 characters/word, the paper's own stated rule of thumb that "a Chinese word on average has 1.5 characters". The paper's footnote 17 notes real texts can run longer (1.87 characters/word in Yan et al. 2010). | Individual experiments report roughly 239–580 chars/min depending on text and task (Bai et al. 2008: 239; Sun, Morita & Stark 1985: 580). Chinese times on this page are therefore estimates from a converted meta-analytic central value, not a universal norm. |
How this compares to existing reading-time pages
| Page | What it offers | What this page adds |
|---|---|---|
| stillbible.app — How long does it take to read the Bible | Whole-Bible totals (755,533 words, "~53 hours"), three speed presets, a 66-row book-level table, methodology citing Brysbaert (2019) | Per-chapter granularity (1,189 rows vs 66), Chinese (和合本) counts alongside English, downloadable CSV/JSON, and a one-command reproducible generation script |
| readmanna.app | Derives ~3.6 min/chapter from Crossway's 72-hour aloud figure (a single averaged number) | Actual per-chapter word/character counts instead of one average; silent-reading rates sourced from a meta-analysis rather than an aloud total |
| gracefuldaysfarm.com and artehow.com (also ranking for this query) | Unsourced round whole-Bible estimates with no per-chapter breakdown and no stated counting method | Every number traceable to a disclosed counting rule and a reproducible script |
| bible.com, biblegateway.com, Wikipedia (Bing top 5 for "bible chapter reading time") | Reference texts and homepages; BibleGateway renders zero <table> elements for this query | A purpose-built table with methodology, scope disclosures, and machine-readable Dataset/FAQPage markup |
Word totals differ across sites because tokenization differs: our whitespace-token KJV count is 789,634 words where stillbible.app reports 755,533 for the same translation. Both counting rules are disclosed; neither is wrong, they are simply not interchangeable.
Known limits of this dataset
- Times are estimates from fixed speeds, not measured readings — a reader's actual pace varies with familiarity, language, and attention.
- Word and character counts depend on the counting rules stated above; other publishers tokenize differently, so cross-check totals will differ slightly.
- The English and Chinese columns count different things (words vs. characters) and should not be compared as equivalent units of work.
Related counts from the same corpus
- How many times does the Bible say "fear not"? — the same two corpora, counted by phrase: 62 KJV verses for the exact phrase, 88 including "be not afraid", 102 in the 和合本, with the full verse list.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to read the whole Bible? About 55.3 hours in the KJV at 238 words per minute, or 39.7 hours in the Chinese Union Version at 390 characters per minute. At one hour a day, that is roughly two months.
What is the longest chapter in the Bible? Psalm 119 — 2,423 words and 3,304 characters, about 10.2 minutes of English silent reading or 8.5 minutes of Chinese.
What is the shortest chapter? Psalm 117 — 33 words in the KJV and 50 characters in the 和合本, about 0.1 minutes in either language. It is the shortest chapter in both languages.
Does chapter length depend on the translation? Yes. Word counts move with translation philosophy (formal equivalence tends to run longer). This table measures one specific English text — the King James Version — and one specific Chinese text — the 和合本 — so the counts apply to those editions exactly.
Where does the Chinese reading-speed number come from? From the same reading-rate meta-analysis as the English number: Brysbaert (2019), Table 5, which prints Chinese silent reading as 260 word-units per minute across 18 studies with 786 adults. This page converts that to characters — 260 × 1.5 characters/word (the paper's own rule of thumb) = 390 characters per minute — so 390 cpm is our conversion, not a figure printed in Table 5. Published experiments span 239–580 cpm; the full range and sources are listed in the methodology section above.