Torah and the Throne Created Before the Rest Arose in Thought

Yalkut Shimoni on Torah 20:17

And some say: the Torah and the Throne of Glory were [actually] created, while the others arose in thought to be created [but were not yet made]. And the Torah preceded the Throne of Glory, as it is written, "The LORD acquired me as the beginning of His way, before His works of old" (Proverbs 8:22) - earlier than the Throne of Glory, of which it is written, "Your throne is established from of old" (Psalms 93:2).

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