Chapter 2. Starting BibleTime
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## Chapter 2. Starting BibleTime

## How to start BibleTime

### Starting BibleTime

BibleTime is an executable file that is integrated with the desktop. You can launch BibleTime from the Start Menu with this icon:

BibleTime can also be launched from a terminal command prompt. To launch BibleTime, open a terminal window and type:

    bibletime

### Startup customization

From a terminal you can use BibleTime to open a random verse in the default bible:

    bibletime --open-default-bible "<random>"

To open at a given passage like John 3:16, use:

    bibletime --open-default-bible "John 3:16"

You can also use booknames in your current bookname language.

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