The Aqueduct
Stateless RAG
High-performance API platform providing instant access to unfoldingWord translation resources with word-level alignment precision for Mother Tongue Translators worldwide.
Strategic Language Bridge
Access comprehensive translation resources in Strategic Languages (English, Spanish, French, etc.) to translate Scripture into heart languages
Word-Level Precision
USFM 3.0 alignment data connects every word between original languages and Strategic Languages for precise translation guidance
AI-Native Integration
MCP protocol enables AI assistants to provide contextual translation help with comprehensive unfoldingWord resource access
Translation Approaches Available
unfoldingWord Literal Text
Form-Centric Translation
Preserves original language structure and word order. Shows how biblical authors expressed ideas in Hebrew and Greek.
- • Maintains source language idioms and figures of speech
- • Preserves grammatical structures for exegetical study
- • Includes embedded word alignment data
- • Available in English (ULT) and Strategic Languages (GLT)
unfoldingWord Simplified Text
Meaning-Based Translation
Demonstrates clear, natural expression of biblical meaning. Shows how to communicate biblical concepts in everyday language.
- • Uses contemporary vocabulary and sentence structure
- • Explains cultural concepts in accessible terms
- • Includes clarity and readability metrics
- • Available in English (UST) and Strategic Languages (GST)
Comprehensive Translation Helps
Translation Notes (tN)
Verse-by-verse explanations for difficult passages with cultural background and alternative rendering options.
Translation Words (tW)
Comprehensive biblical term definitions with cross-references and usage examples throughout Scripture.
Translation Words Links (tWL)
Precise mapping of word occurrences to Translation Words articles for contextual term definitions.
Translation Questions (tQ)
Comprehension validation questions for community checking and translation quality assurance.
Translation Academy (tA)
Translation methodology and best practices training modules for systematic translator development.
Open Bible Stories (OBS)
Chronological Scripture overview through 50 key Bible stories for foundational biblical literacy.
Technical Architecture
Edge-Optimized Performance
Sub-200ms typical for cached endpoints with intelligent caching and in-flight ZIP fetch coalescing. Deployed globally on Cloudflare Workers.
USFM 3.0 Alignment Parsing
Advanced word-level alignment extraction with Strong's numbers, lemmas, and morphological data for precision translation.
MCP Protocol Integration
Native Model Context Protocol support enables AI assistants to provide contextual translation guidance with full resource access.
Real-Time Analytics
Performance monitoring, alignment confidence scoring, and clarity metrics for data-driven translation quality assessment.
Production-Grade Security
Rate limiting, input validation, DDoS protection, and secure headers ensure reliable service for global translation teams.
Infinite Scalability
Serverless architecture handles 10,000+ concurrent users with automatic scaling and zero infrastructure management required.