Numeric Reference

Returns the numeric verse reference code used internally for lookups and ranges.

Note: this endpoint returns JSON only.

Parameters

reference (required) — Bible reference in plain text, such as John 3:16 or Romans 12.

Click any example below to see the live result:

One verse

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=numeric&reference=John%203:16

A span of verses

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=numeric&reference=Matthew%201:1-5

A whole chapter

Try it: https://verseapi.memorize.live/?action=numeric&reference=Psalm%2023

{
  "action": "numeric",
  "input": "John 3:16",
  "result": "43003016"
}