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1 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | Makarios | 8900 | ||
Was William Shakespeare an assistant to the translators of the King James Bible by contributing as a 'stylist'? Would this explain the creation of the greatest literary work in English history? Do present day Bible Versions also use 'stylists'? Did a stylist assist the translation of the NASB? | ||||||
2 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | Hank | 8903 | ||
Nolan, as a reader of books and a lover of good writing, it has been my good fortune to have been associated with a number of people over the years who share like interests. In a discussion some years ago a rather learned gentleman brought up the subject about Shakespeare and his possible association with the King James Bible. I'd never heard of this idea before but he was convincing in his arguments, the details of which have escaped me. He mentioned a hidden "clue" buried in one of the Psalms that contains the words "shake" and "spear" or "speared" -- something like that. He cited some authority in support of his assertions, but, alas, I don't remember the name..... I'm sorry to be unable to be more specific and keep thinking that someday I'll try to do some research on this fascinating topic. We know that Shakespeare and the King James Bible translators were contemporaries, so it is entirely possible the Bard of Avon could have lent a hand. This is not to say he did, by any means, but the thought is a charming one to muse on. It can hardly be debated that the King James Bible is a towering masterpiece and a standard by which English prose has been measured for almost 400 years. Among the characteristics which have made it so singular is that, in the history of the English tongue, the King James is the only masterful work to have been produced by a committee! --Hank | ||||||
3 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | Makarios | 8930 | ||
Sir Hank, Job 41:29 in the KJV saith, "Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear." The NKJV saith in this verse "threat of javelins", the NIV saith, "rattling of the lance", the ASV (1901) saith, "rushing of the javelin", and the NASB saith "rattling of the javelin." For I say unto thee, thy proof showeth itself in Job 41:29, that whosoever looketh at this verse shalt see the evidence of the 'Shakespearean' touch on the KJV! Blessings unto you! Nolan |
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4 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | Makarios | 8955 | ||
Sir Hank, Job 41:29 in the KJV saith, "Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear." Young's Literal Translation and Darby's New Translation saith, "shaking of a javelin", the RSV saith, "rattle of javelins". Verily, verily, I say unto thee, that the Hebrew words 'shaking' and 'spear' are accurate and correct in thy verse; likewise 'rattling' and 'javelin'. For I possesseth not a copy of the Douray-Rheims OT, which therefore may rendereth thy passage likewise to the Authorised Version. Nevertheless, I findeth not any source that therein is found any substantial evidence to Shakespearean authorship or 'guidance' herein thy verse. Hank, ye hath given me good study with thine response! Nolan |
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5 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | userdoe214 | 8956 | ||
Thy mock of the spear, doth sake me in my chair. mrk |
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6 | Did Shakespeare help write the KJV? | 1 Cor 2:1 | Makarios | 8970 | ||
Mark, I'm glad that you are as fond of Shakespeare as I am. However, I have never read all of Shakespeare. I have, though, read the Bible four times.. :) Peace in Christ, Nolan |
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