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NASB | 1 Corinthians 2:1 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 2:1 And when I came to you, brothers and sisters, proclaiming to you the testimony of God [concerning salvation through Christ], I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom [no lofty words of eloquence or of philosophy as a Greek orator might do]; |
Bible Question: 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? |
Bible Answer: 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 |