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You ask why I call Him the first Word. Listen, and I will answer: In the beginning God moved in space, and out of His measureless stirring the earth was born and the seasons thereof. Then God moved again, and life streamed forth, and the longing of life sought the height and the depth and would have more of itself. Then God spoke thus, and His words were man, and man was a spirit begotten by God's Spirit. And when God spoke thus, the Christ was His first Word and that Word was perfect; and when Jesus of Nazareth came to the world the first Word was uttered unto us and the sound was made flesh and blood.

Khalil Gibran#29

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote presents a theological view where Jesus is the first Word of God manifested as flesh.
In plain terms
God spoke creation into existence, and Jesus is the ultimate Word made flesh.
What can you take from it?
Understand spiritual words as living forces in the world.

Where it applies

  • theological study
  • religious faith

Putting it to work

  • scriptural reflection
  • prayer

Questions to consider

  • How do you interpret divine presence in the world?
  • What is the 'Word' in your tradition?

Another view

It relies on specific religious doctrine not shared by all.

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