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/ETSAKOR PROVERBS

/ETSAKOR PROVERBS ETSAKOR DIALECT: 1. Ikpamhi lor a kele vhi ubene. 2. Iyua lor akele vhi isomhi. TRANSLATION: 1.  Seeds are the objects in gourds. 2.  Children are the objects in marriage. MEANING:   The two Proverbs speak on the same subject: '  The Purpose of Marriage '. This is implied in the first Proverb which alludes to this very fact. But the second Proverb speaks expressly, in literal terms that; Children are the reason for marriage. LIFE APPLICATION:   Proverbs have a way of shedding more light from different perspectives on the same subject matter. This Proverb is an additional insight to the Proverb: ' U ghor mher, I li ghor ler: Lor a za zer egbe vhi isomhi '.   The Proverb makes a case for fruitfulness in marriage. Here, in  Africa , the primary goal of marriage is to produce children. Obviously, there are other reasons such as love, care, friendship, companionships, company, protection, provision of shelter, accommodations, help, prov...

ETSAKOR PROVERBS

/Etsakor Proverbs ETSAKOR DIALECT: U ghor mher, I li ghor ler; Lor aza zer egbe vhi isomhi. TRANSLATION: I love you, You also love me; Is the choice that makes marriage match. MEANING: Marriage is the agreement between two people to love each other. LIFE APPLICATION:   The word  Love , has a broad spectrum of applications. Love connotes affection between two individuals, irrespective of sex or gender. Generally, love is construed as charity, kindness, help, care, hospitality, companionships, friendly attention etc.   In the context of this Proverb, the definition of love may not ignore but also includes sexual interactions between a male and a female. The Proverb indicates that love affirmations between a man and a woman is rudimentary to the establishment of  Marriage .   In the determination of what constitutes marriage, this Proverb expounds as a Principle that two individuals must be involved; who are committed to love each other; and insofar as such love cu...