The Hebrew word used for the word Proverbs is משׁל. These sayings are not unique to ancient Israel because most of their wisdom is borrowed and recycled from their Near Eastern neighbours.
From the above, it might be better to consider the Book as originally short collections (although some are long Pr 31:10-31) to summarise the basic values of Israelite society so that they can be easily remembered (Matthews & Moyer 2012:239). However, the Book of Proverbs also mentions Lemuel and Argur in Proverbs 30:1 and 32:1. Traditionally, King Solomon was regarded as the author of the Book of Proverbs because his name is mentioned in Proverbs 1:1, 10:1 25:1 and I Kings 3:28. Keywords: monotheism Yahweh Africa Proverbs Yoruba. This article will be an eye opener for some readers who are not sure of the concept of monotheism in the book of proverbs and in yoruba religious tradition. can the retranslation of the book of proverbs make the monotheism of god in yoruba be clearer? This article, therefore, emphasises the need for a retranslation of the present translation of the book of proverbs in yoruba. INTRADISCIPLINARY AND/OR INTERDISCIPLINARY IMPLICATIONS: This makes the yoruba readers of the book of proverbs miss this monotheistic context. Unfortunately, the Yoruba translation of the Hebrew word יהוה is Oluwa instead of Olodumare. Generally, scholars believe that Yoruba religious tradition also holds the fact that Yahweh is monotheistic by the name given to him ( Olodumare). It is 'a relic of ageless tradition' that contains a pithy structure. The definition of proverbs although debatable, they can be defined as a traditional saying that gives advice and instruction. The origin and the meaning of Yahweh although debatable, the majority of scholars believe that it is Exodus 3:13-15. Monotheism in ancient Israel is not the denial of the existence of other gods, but the exclusive worship of Yahweh as the only one true God. The mention of that proper name ( הוהי ) 94 times and the generic name םיהלא only twice (this generic name still refers to הוהי ), emphasises the concept of monotheism. Its regular use of the name means that the Book is concerned about God's monotheism. The uniqueness of the Book of Proverbs among other wisdom books is incontestable because it uses הוהי as the name of God. The concept of monotheism in the Book of Proverbs and an African (Yoruba) perspectiveĭepartment of Biblical and Ancient Studies, School of Humanities, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
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