Definition of "interlinear" [interlinear]

• Inserted between the lines of a text. (adjective)
• Written or printed with different languages or versions in alternating lines. (adjective)

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• "Another great interlinear is Comfort’s, that one is much more handy (small & compact) — a nice little hard cover, great for quick reference."
• "Specifically, I “looked inside,” as Amazon would have it, and I found a sort of interlinear commentary on the Bible."
• "Contributors are asked to translate the biblical texts (a literal translation) and to enter the translations with the Logos interlinear program (which will be provided with some documentation)."