Alkitab API

Multi-language Bible API

Alkitab API is a RESTful API developed using Golang and MongoDB providing Bible verses in three languages:

• 🇮🇩 Indonesian
• 🇻🇦 Latin
• 🇹🇴 Toraja

This API is designed for Bible study applications, cross-language learning, and digital projects requiring structured access to scripture data.

Technology Stack

• Golang - Backend programming language
• MongoDB - Database system
• RESTful architecture
• JSON response format

Data Structure

Document Format

{
  "title": "Matthew",
  "book_number": "1",
  "chapter": "1",
  "verses": [
    {
      "verse_number": 1,
      "content": {
        "Latin": "Liber generationis Iesu Christi filii David filii Abraham.",
        "Indonesia": "Inilah silsilah Yesus Kristus, anak Daud, anak Abraham.",
        "Toraja": "Inde sia tu ossoran nene'Na Yesu Kristus, anakna Daud, anakna Abraham."
      }
    },
    {
      "verse_number": 2,
      "content": {
        "Latin": "Abraham genuit Isaac...",
        "Indonesia": "Abraham memperanakkan Ishak...",
        "Toraja": "Abraham menting anakna Isaac..."
      }
    }
  ]
}

MongoDB Structure

• Main collection: new-testament
• Each document represents one Bible chapter

Scripture Source References

Language	Source
Latin	biblestudytools.com
Indonesian	imankatolik.or.id
Toraja	alkitab.mobi

Implementation Notes

• This API was developed as a study and ministry project
• Data is managed, verified, and expanded manually by contributors
• All content undergoes validation to ensure accuracy and precision

Contributing

We welcome contributions from developers! If you would like to add translations or improve existing data, please submit a pull request or open an issue in this repository.

License

This project is open-source and freely available for educational purposes, ministry work, and personal development.