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   providence

   /ˈprɒvɪd(ə)ns/

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   • 1. the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power: "they found their trust in divine providence to be a source of comfort" Similar fatedestinynemesiskismetGod's willdivine interventionpredestinationpredeterminationastral influencethe starsfortunefortuityserendipitychanceluckaccidentcircumstancescoincidenceone's lot (in life)archaic:one's portion
   • ▪ God or nature as providing protective care: "I live out my life as Providence decrees"
   • 2. timely preparation for future eventualities: "it was considered a duty to encourage providence" Similar prudenceforesightforethoughtfar-sightednessjudgementjudiciousnessshrewdnesscircumspectionwisdomsagacitycommon senseprecautioncautioncarecarefulnessgood managementcareful budgetingthriftthriftinesseconomyforehandedness

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin providentia, from providere ‘foresee, attend to’ (see provide).

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   What does Providence mean in the Bible?

   • Providence, in theological thinking, is usually put after the doctrine of creation. So, all that was involved in bringing the universe into being as it is, is creation, and then all of God’s involvement with it, sustaining of it, guiding and so on, is providence. That’s why these two are coming like this.

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   How did Providence get its name?

   • Port of entry and major trading center. Roger Williams founded Providence in the early seventeenth century after he was exiled from the colony of Massachusetts. He named it in gratitude for “God's merciful providence.” So when Providence scored the first 10 points, it wasn’t much of a shock.

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   Is providence God?

   • Providence is God, or a force which is believed by some people to arrange the things that happen to us. The first Slav pope, John Paul, said that providence had chosen him to proclaim the spiritual unity of Europe. These women regard his death as an act of providence. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is Providence?

   • Definition of providence noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary God, or a force that some people believe controls our lives and the things that happen to us, usually in a way that protects us synonym fate She believed her suffering was sent by providence. Want to learn more?

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   Providence can mean divine guidance or care, or the quality of being provident. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of providence from Merriam-Webster.

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   Providence is an influence that is not human in origin and is thought to control people's lives, such as divine providence. Learn more about the meaning, usage and examples of providence from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Providence definition: the foreseeing care and guidance of God or nature over the creatures of the earth.. See examples of PROVIDENCE used in a sentence.

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   5 meanings: Christianity God, esp as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures a port in NE Rhode Island, capital.... Click for more definitions.

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   Providence is a noun that means God or a force that controls our lives and the things that happen to us. Learn how to pronounce, spell, and use it in sentences with examples and synonyms.

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   Providence is the care and control of God or a force that is not human in origin. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms and related words.

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    Providence can mean the care or guidance of God or nature, or the foresight or preparation for the future. It can also refer to the capital of Rhode Island or other cities named after this concept.