Quotation by

Khalil Gibran

If the grandfather of the grandfather of Jesus had known what was hidden within him, he would have stood humble and awe-struck before his soul.

Khalil Gibran

Religion

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The quote suggests that even the earliest ancestors of Jesus, if aware of the profound spiritual nature and divine essence within him, would have felt deep respect and wonder. It emphasizes the hidden, sacred qualities inside a person that surpass ordinary understanding, inspiring humility across generations.

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