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Couldn't say -- I'm just making a reference based on second-hand understanding of what the "literal" translation reads like. I hadn't heard about that bit being
by vonunov 2y ago
Couldn't say -- I'm just making a reference based on second-hand understanding of what the "literal" translation reads like. I hadn't heard about that bit being used as an intensifier, interesting.
- thaumasiotes 2y agoIt's worth noting that 道 is a noun referring to a path, and a verb referring to speaking, and while both of those words are used in the first two clauses, they aren't the same word. The author is engaging in a pun or play on words. Apparently the Christians adopted 道 to translate their concept of the Holy Word, which is a fun use of both senses.
- vonunov 2y agoSo, some tie-ins with "in the beginning was the Word" and "I am the Way", etc.?