Det Danske Bibelselskab / Danish Bible Society

What Det Danske Bibelselskab / Danish Bible Society does

Det Danske Bibelselskab (Danish Bible Society) is a 210-year-old non-profit religious organization headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a registered CVR number and a staff of 13. It is the authorized publisher of Danish Bible translations and operates Bibelselskabets Forlag, its in-house publishing house, which produces Bibles, hymn books, children's Bibles, teaching materials, faith-related books, jewelry, and gifts. Its product portfolio centers on the Bibelen Online digital reading platform — which provides full-text Bible access in Danish, Greenlandic, and Faroese with search and cross-references — complemented by the Netbutik e-commerce webshop, the Bibellæseplanen email-based Bible reading plan, sermon text services (Prædiketekster), the Bibliana and Bibelen og Verden magazines, and the Bibelen 2020 community translation initiative. A new authorized Danish Bible translation is in development for release in 2036, and a 2026 faith analysis survey ('Gud og danskerne') extends the organization's role into research and thought leadership.

The business model is a hybrid of product sales, recurring membership, and voluntary donations. Product sales flow through the direct-to-consumer webshop and institutional supply relationships with Danish churches and schools for authorized Bibles, hymn books, and confirmation-class educational materials. The annual membership program provides recurring support in exchange for engagement benefits, while donations — offered at preset tiers of 150, 250, 350, 550, and 950 DKK or in custom amounts — fund both domestic operations and international Bible work through partnerships such as the one with SAT-7. Go-to-market is product-led and direct: a single website (bibelselskabet.dk) acts as the primary storefront, supported by email newsletters, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter), events and lectures, and physical distribution through church and school channels. The organization serves three primary customer segments — Danish churches, schools and youth organizations, and individual readers — primarily within Denmark, with secondary reach into Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Name

Det Danske Bibelselskab / Danish Bible Society

Legal name

Det Danske Bibelselskab

Website

https://bibelselskabet.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Det Danske Bibelselskab is a 210-year-old Danish non-profit religious organization that publishes authorized Bible translations and related materials. It serves Danish churches, schools, and individual readers through its Bibelselskabets Forlag publishing house, the Bibelen Online platform, a webshop, and donation-supported international Bible work.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Publishing

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Periodical Publishers (513120), Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sacred Texts & Scripture Publishing (Bibles, Qur’ans, Vedas, Torah, Sutras) (MPAJAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Worship & Liturgy Publishing (Liturgical Texts, Missals, Service Books, Hymnals) (MPAJAHAE), Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC), Sermon, Homiletics & Ministry Resource Publishing (Preaching Aids, Pastoral Resources) (MPAJAHAD), Faith-Based Media, Publishing & Broadcasting (Radio, TV, Digital, Press) (BPAGAJAI)

Keywords

• Bible publishing
• Religious publications
• Bible translations
• Online Bible platform
• Religious education materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of Bibles (authorized and modern Danish translations), children's Bibles, hymn books, teaching materials, jewelry, gifts, and faith-related books through the Netbutik e-commerce platform.
2. Membership Program: Annual membership fees providing supporters with benefits and engagement with the organization's mission to spread the Bible domestically and internationally.
3. Donations and Support: Voluntary contributions and donation programs supporting the Danish Bible Society's work in Denmark and globally, including specific fundraising campaigns for international Bible work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Det Danske Bibelselskab (Danish Bible Society) is a nonprofit religious organization that translates, publishes, and distributes Bibles and related religious materials in Danish, Greenlandic, and Faroese. It operates the Bibelselskabets Forlag publishing house, an e-commerce webshop (Netbutik) selling Bibles, books, and faith-based gifts, the Bibelen Online digital Bible reading platform, sermon text services, and the Bibliana magazine, while supporting international Bible work through donations and partnerships.

Product overview

Det Danske Bibelselskab operates as a Bible publisher and religious organization offering a multi-channel portfolio centered on the Bibelen Online digital Bible reading platform, complemented by the Netbutik (Webshop) for physical and digital publications. The product line includes various Bible editions (authorized translation, modern Danish translation, Bibelen 2020), a planned new authorized translation for 2036, and themed publications like 'Nye dyder - samtaler med Bibelen' and 'Ansgars liv'. Additional services include Prædiketekster (sermon texts for the church year), research publications such as the faith analysis 'Gud og danskerne', the magazine 'Bibelen og Verden', and the Bibellæseplanen reading plan. The organization primarily serves Danish-speaking audiences with Bible content, educational materials, and inspirational resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bibelselskabets Forlag: Publishing house of the Danish Bible Society, publishing Bibles and religious books
• Bibliana

Products and services

• Bibelen Online
• Netbutik (Webshop)
• Prædiketekster
• Bibelen 2020
• Ny autoriseret bibeloversættelse 2036
• Gud og danskerne – trosanalysen 2026
• Bibelen og Verden
• Bibellæseplanen
• Nye dyder - samtaler med Bibelen
• Ansgars liv

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SAT-7coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAT-7 is a Christian media network that produces and broadcasts Christian programming to Middle Eastern and North African audiences. The Danish Bible Society supports SAT-7's mission to reach Iranians with biblical reflections and prayers during times of unrest, demonstrating the organization's commitment to international Bible work and Christian media support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bible Society (UK and Ireland): The British and Foreign Bible Society is one of the oldest national Bible societies globally, with comparable publishing, translation, and digital Bible (Bible Gateway) operations. Closely aligned revenue model and product portfolio.
• Svenska Bibelsällskapet (Swedish Bible Society): The Swedish national Bible society is the closest Scandinavian counterpart, engaged in authorized translation, publishing, and digital Bible distribution for the Church of Sweden and Swedish-speaking audiences. Highly comparable mission, structure, and product mix.
• Det Norske Bibelselskap (Norwegian Bible Society): The Norwegian national Bible society performs the same authorized Bible translation, publishing, distribution, and digital reading platform functions as Det Danske Bibelselskab. Direct Nordic peer with overlapping mandate, revenue model (sales, membership, donations), and product portfolio.
• Deutsche Bibelgesellschaft (German Bible Society): Germany's national Bible society operates the highly successful YouVersion-adjacent Bible platform and Luther Bible publishing franchise. Directly comparable mission in Bible translation, digital reading, and denominational distribution.
• American Bible Society: The American Bible Society provides a comparable model of national Bible translation, publishing, distribution, and digital engagement (with a historical role in YouVersion). Operates a substantially larger version of the same business model.
• Suomen Pipliaseura (Finnish Bible Society): The Finnish Bible Society performs Bible translation (including authorized Finnish translation), publishing, and digital platform operations for Finnish-speaking audiences. Comparable nonprofit structure and Nordic-market dynamics.

Regional players

• Forlaget Scandinavia: A Danish Christian publisher producing devotional, educational, and faith-based books and materials; competes for the same Danish Christian reader wallet as Det Danske Bibelselskab's Netbutik.
• Norsk Bokforlag (Norwegian Book Publishing): A Nordic religious book publisher producing faith-based and educational materials; comparable product category (religious books, teaching materials) but operating in the Norwegian market rather than Denmark.

Others

• SAT-7: Strategic partner of the Danish Bible Society; SAT-7 is a Christian satellite and digital media ministry broadcasting to the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable faith-based media organization but operating in different geography and distribution channel (broadcast vs. publishing).

Emerging players

• Life.Church (YouVersion / Bible.com): YouVersion is the dominant global free digital Bible app with plans, audio, and community features in dozens of languages including Danish. Competes directly with Bibelen Online for digital Bible-reading engagement among Danish-speaking users.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bibelselskabet
• YouTubeyoutube.com/bibelselskabet
• Facebookfacebook.com/bibelselskabet
• Instagraminstagram.com/bibelselskabet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/det-danske-bibelselskab-danish-bible-society

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Funding overview

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