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Marriage was ordained for a remedy and to increase the world and for the man to help the woman and the woman the man, with all love and kindness.
William Tyndale
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Marriage is meant to provide support and foster love between partners.

In this quote, William Tyndale expresses that marriage is a divine institution designed to remedy loneliness and encourage procreation. It emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between a man and a woman, highlighting the importance of mutual support, love, and kindness in nurturing a healthy partnership.

Themes

MarriageLoveKindnessSupportRelationships

In practice

Example use cases

During a wedding ceremony, to emphasize the importance of partnership.

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