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What do you mean there is a word at the beginning?
The first sentence of Genesis in the Old Testament: There was something at first.

"In the beginning, there was a Tao, and the Tao was with God, and the Tao was God." This famous saying in the Bible looks fantastic, mainly because the word "Tao" is an ancient word in China, which is difficult to explain clearly. However, when you look at the English translation, the meaning becomes clear immediately.

In the beginning, there was a Tao, and the Tao was with God, and the Tao was God.

The literal translation of the Bible in English revealed the secret. The result of literal translation is: "from the beginning, words are with God, and words are God."

The firm, clear and earnest Oracle in the Bible has not inspired many people. People in the literary and art circles, including researchers, may not realize this for a long time.