Hi Malichill, Really, there is nothing that I see here as even indicating a figurative meaning.

Except the only thing that counts in a literature meaning, and that is who was Jesus's mother, before Eve, if he was a literal "firstborne" of all of creation? Which you did not, of course, could not, answer....

Malachi's response: Wrong on all points Doug,...

:rollin Uh, Malachill, I think it is time for you to gracefully concede. :)

Sincerely,

Doug L.