# The Cepher Abridged

> A Comprehensive Restoration of Sacred Scripture

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cepher.abridged](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cepher.abridged)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.cepher.abridged`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cepher Publishing Group
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 107,701
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (762 ratings)
- **Version:** 22.0.52
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2018-08-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cepher.abridged)
- **Website:** [http://www.cepher.net](http://www.cepher.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.cepher.net/privacy-statement.aspx](http://www.cepher.net/privacy-statement.aspx)

## Description

**The Cepher Abridged** is a comprehensive restoration of sacred scripture featuring transliterated Hebrew names for the Father, Son, Holy Spirit, people, and places. The app includes 66 biblical books in restored order, the Aleph Tav, additional Psalms, the missing fragment of 4 Ezra 7, and the restored 29th chapter of Acts.

Search scriptures by keyword, book, chapter, or verse, and access daily Hebrew prayers and scriptures from the home page. Users can copy up to five verses, switch between light and dark mode, and explore related resources. The paid version adds color-coded notes and highlights, cross-device cloud syncing, and a lexicon of transliterated Hebrew words.

## Rankings

- #213,506 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.cepher.abridged.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviewers praise Cepher’s translation quality, especially the restored names, and enjoy mobile access and an ad-free experience. However, recurring issues include trouble restoring purchases and syncing data across devices, pricing/licensing concerns for cross-device use, requests for an audio version, and limited control over daily notifications. Some users also report usability challenges. Overall, strong content and readability are offset by gaps in sync, pricing, and feature set.

### Pros

- High-quality translation with restored divine names.
- Portable/mobile-friendly reading accessible on the go.
- Ad-free reading experience.
- Overall positive reception and perceived value by users.
- Content is readable and considered a trustworthy source of scripture.

### Cons

- Cross-device purchase restoration and lack of automatic account sync.
- High price and licensing issues for cross-device access.
- Audio feature not yet available; users request an audio version.
- Limited control over daily notifications and prayers (cannot disable daily verse features).
- Some users find the app difficult to use or too complicated.

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