proverb · Source-linked selection
Marriages are made in heaven.
Marriages are made in heaven.
Historical period not yet established
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Meaning in plain English
The saying expresses a belief that marriage has a providential or sacred basis. It can convey reverence for a bond without proving that any particular match is destined.
What the words are saying
Placing marriage in heaven gives the relationship a significance beyond the couple’s immediate arrangements. A believer may use this image to express gratitude or commitment. It should not be treated as evidence that people have no choice, that every marriage is healthy, or that a person must remain in a harmful relationship. A respectful reading distinguishes the religious confidence from claims about what another person is obliged to do.
Everyday example
A couple describes their marriage as a blessing while recognising that mutual care and freely given consent remain essential.
When to use it
Use it when discussing the religious significance someone gives to marriage.
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What it does not mean
Belief in providence does not override consent or justify harmful treatment.
Agent-assisted editorial interpretation. This explains the words; it does not by itself verify their author or earliest origin.
Attribution & collection notes
- Author or tradition
- Traditional
Attribution: traditional - Country attributed
- Not established
A country attribution does not establish the earliest origin. - Historical period
- Historical period not yet established
No sufficiently supported historical placement has been established. Import and download dates are not treated as composition dates. - Recorded source
- A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases
Entry 1036 · Marriages
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