William shakespeare - maybe an author of the bible
William Shakespeare - An Author of the Bible?
By Mary Case
Seems like an outrageous idea - but there are indeed some a strange coincidences involving Shakespeare and Psalm number 46 in the King James version of the Bible.
Here's the first: William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564. This tells us that he would have been the age 46 during the year 1611 -- for almost 4 months. This was the same year that the King James version of the Bible was published.
Secondly, take a look at Psalm 46 from the King James version. What exactly is the 46th word?
Psalm 46: To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Okay, now, starting at the end of the Psalm with the word refuge (We ignore "Selah" as it is the equivalent of "Amen") count backwards exactly 46 words ...
You should have found the words to be shake and spear ... Interesting, isn't it? Now let's take the numbers 4 and 6 and add them together: 4 + 6 = 10. Take a look at the tenth verse of the Psalm:
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Count in 6 words. What do you get? Then count in 4 more words. What do you get? When you count in 6 words we see "I" followed by "am". Then 4 more words gives "will." Of course, by rearranging the -- 6 and the 4 to 4 then 6 (like 46) we get: "william."
So, did Shakespeare have a hand in this? It seems like a pretty amazing coincidence, so perhaps he did. of course, he was certainly capable. Shakespeare was recognized as a gifted artist in his own time. He was favored by the same court that commissioned the Authorized Version. It is also true that this type of word-puzzle would not have been out of character for the bard, who enjoyed games of that nature. It is also a possible that it was his way of signing his work on a project that was intended to be as anonymous as possible.
True or not - for the fan of Shakespeare - it is definitely fun to contemplate the possibility!
Mary Case is an avid "student" of the theatre and especially the works and life of William Shakespeare. She currently operates two related websites: http://www.theshakespeareshoppe.com is a gift shop carrying an assortment of items for the Shakespearian enthusiast. http://www.theatreticketauctions.com where you will find great discounts on Broadway show tickets as well as a wide selection of theatrical memorabilia.
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