Did Shakespere translate the Bible?

[joemamaa]

I was told Shakesphere translated the bible for King James is this true. If so to what extent. Any other info?

 

[EvilPoet]

Is it true that Shakespeare worked on the King James Bible?

"Some believe that Psalm 46 may have been translated by Shakespeare. The King James version of the Bible was printed in 1611, when Shakespeare was 46 years old. It is a possibility, but no one knows for sure." Source: Shakespeare Online

Also - if you count 46 words from from the beginning and the end (not counting Selah) of Psalm 46 you will find the words shake and spear. Coded message or coincidence?

 

[joemamaa]

I checked that out , I wonder If he added some more codes thats pretty interesting. I also wonder if he put his own twist on things since he was such a great story teller?

 

[EvilPoet]

I agree it is interesting, but imo nothing more than coincidence.
Other than Psalm 46, there is no evidence to back up the claim
that he was one of the translators.

 

[Mucker]

I was told Shakesphere translated the bible for King James is this true. If so to what extent. Any other info?

I Don't know, but I think shakespeare changed his name. I doubt Shakespeare was his real name. You did ask for 'any other info', even though this is just an assumption, and not fact.