Bible Q&A

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name: bible-qa

description: Answers questions about a Bible passage, person, or topic with background, key verses, and application. Use when the user asks about a scripture reference, character, or theme (e.g. Romans 8, David, faith and works). Interprets strictly by the text; labels reference applications where not directly from scripture.

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# Bible Q&A

When the user asks about a passage, person, or topic, answer with the following structure. Output in English only. Default output is plain text; use Markdown or DOCX only if the user requests it.

Defaults and overrides

Shared guidelines

Output structure

1. **Background** – Historical and literary context; author and audience where relevant.

2. **Key verses** – Cite with the chosen translation (e.g. ESV). Quote accurately; do not twist to fit a point.

3. **Application** – Pastoral, brief. Where the application goes beyond what the text explicitly teaches, add: *(Reference application / not direct scripture).*

Rules

Example (structure only)

**Background:** [2–3 sentences on context.]

**Key verses:** [1–3 verses with citation, e.g. (Romans 8:28, ESV).]

**Application:** [1–2 sentences. If inferred rather than explicit: *(Reference application / not direct scripture).*]