By the letters, ''sheniy'' שני represents the Holy Spirit ''shin'' ש, the Son of man ''nun'' נ, and a new creation ''yod'' י as Christ; the firstfruits of creation.<ref>[[Ro 11:16]] For if the firstfruit [be] holy, the lump [is] also [holy]: and if the root [be] holy, so [are] the branches.</ref> The Holy Spirit joined the Son of Man at his baptism, was separated at the cross, and reunited in resurrection in the new creation; one in which God is married to the flesh.