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The Warning of Falsehood: In the Zohar's account of the letters before Creation, Shin notes that God's holy name Shaddai begins with it. However, because Shin is also the starting letter used by the forces of falsehood (Sheker, spelled Shin-Kof-Reish) to anchor a lie inside a shred of truth, it was not chosen as the primary letter for initial creation

The phrase "There are no prophets in the world except they be acolytes as children" reads like a poetic or philosophical observation. It suggests that true insight, wonder, or the ability to perceive profound truths originates only in the uncorrupted, serving, and receptive state of early childhood, rather than among self-important adults. [1]

Perspectives on Prophets and Childhood

• Innocence: Children approach the world as humble learners or acolytes, free from cynicism.
• Wonder: True prophetic vision may simply be the pure observation of reality before societal conditioning sets in.
• Tradition: Major religious traditions view prophets as uniquely chosen vessels, yet many spiritual teachings emphasize becoming "like little children" to understand deeper truths.

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