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ULT-gen

Transforms Hebrew Bible USFM files into Whitepress-style ULT using Jinja templates and a custom TOML config.

1|Updated Mar 25, 2026
Search Tags:#translation#nlp#hebrew#linguistics#scripture#ult#usfm
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/unfoldingWord/bp-assistant-skills --skill ult-gen
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: ULT-gen
Source: https://github.com/unfoldingWord/bp-assistant-skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/ULT-gen
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/unfoldingWord/bp-assistant-skills --skill ult-gen

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates transforming Hebrew USFM into unfoldingWord Literal Text (ULT), preserving the original form and structure so translations and scholarly work can proceed with faithful, word-for-word fidelity.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Preserves Hebrew syntax and literal renderings while producing natural English ULT.
  • Handles verb forms, discourse markers, idioms, superscriptions, and parallel verse structures for accurate alignment.
  • Use Case: generate ULT for a full chapter to feed translation notes, glossaries, and alignment pipelines.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to generate the ULT for a Hebrew USFM chapter and export the result as a USFM file.

Frequently Asked Questions about ULT-gen

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert Hebrew USFM to literal English text?▼

Generating unfoldingWord Literal Text from Hebrew USFM preserves Hebrew syntax, discourse markers, and verb forms while producing natural English output. You simply request the ULT for a Hebrew Bible chapter and export the result as a USFM file.

What is unfoldingWord Literal Text and when do I need it for Hebrew scripture?▼

UnfoldingWord Literal Text (ULT) provides faithful, word-for-word English renderings of Hebrew scripture while preserving original clause structure and discourse markers. It is needed when generating translation notes, glossaries, and alignment pipelines for downstream processing.

Does ULT generation handle Hebrew idioms and verse parallelism?▼

Yes, ULT generation handles Hebrew idioms, verse parallelism across lines, verb forms, superscriptions, and discourse markers to ensure accurate alignment and literal fidelity in the final USFM output.

Do I need Hebrew Bible data to generate a literal USFM translation?▼

Yes, generating literal ULT requires access to the hebrew_bible dataset, glossaries, and authoritative decisions via MCP workflow to accurately handle clause structure and produce faithful USFM output.

What are the limitations of automated Hebrew USFM to ULT conversion?▼

Automated Hebrew USFM to ULT conversion processes full Hebrew Bible chapters by applying clause structure, discourse markers, and verb form handling. It relies on hebrew_bible data and glossaries via MCP workflow, requiring authoritative decisions for complex idioms.

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