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VOTD Parameter Descriptions

This is a definition of the parameters that are used with the Verse of the Day service. The following parameters are defined:


version_id [back to the top]

Description This is a number representing the Bible translation from which the text of the verse of the day is drawn.
Valid values

The following are valid values for this parameter (an invalid value will be replaced with the default value):

Here is a list of available versions and their version ids. The default is 31, representing the English version of the New International Version.

utc_offset [back to the top]

Description The UTC offset for the remote client relative to GMT. This parameter ensures that the verse of the day web service sends back the verse for the remote client's current day.
Valid values

A valid utc offset value (e.g. 7, or +7, or -7). The default value is set to -5: this is the utc offset of the host machine.


include-copyright [back to the top]

Description Include publisher and/or service provider copyright information with verse.
Valid values
  • short (default):  includes the name of the version used in square brackets at the end of the verse. Depending on the output format selected, it provides a url to the publisher information page on the BibleGateway.

  • long:  includes a notice at the end of the verse that indicates the provider of the verse of the day service.

  • both:  includes both the short and long formats of the copyright notice.
Sample Output
  • short:
     <copyright>
           <version>New International Version</version>
           <short>
           <url>
               http://www.biblegateway.com/languages/index.php?language=english&
    amp;version=NIV
           </url>
           <notice>[NIV]</notice>
           </short>
        </copyright>
    

  • long:
        <copyright>
           <version>New International Version</version>
           <long>
           <url>
               http://www.biblegateway.com
           </url>
           <notice>Powered by BibleGateway.com</notice>
           </long>
        </copyright>
    


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