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By Austin Cline, About.com Guide to Atheism since 1998

Anagrammed Bible

Saturday August 2, 2003
There are all sorts of different Bible translations available in all sorts of languages - but how about a "translation" that is actually an anagram? We're not talking about random anagrams here but, rather, anagrams which create a meaning that is similar to or even a commentary upon the original.

Which of these are from the original King James Version and which are Anagrammed?

As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

or

Alas, son: words too unkind, or mean acts, can soon ignite atrocious battlefields of ire.

The Anagrammed Bible contains Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon.

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