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providence

noun (no plural)

«providence» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Providence is the care or guidance of God, or the good luck that seems to come from fate; in tales it can mean a kind protecting power. tree →

In the lessons

in fairy tales and old stories, a helpful power that looks after people: «a merciful providence»; a Providence is a protector

Examples

  • It was a lucky providence that the bridge held. tree →
  • Miacca was like a Providence to the poor family. tree →
  • We trusted in providence to bring us home safely. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

In Job it means God's watchful care over a person's life and spirit.

Interpretation. The tradition teaches that God watches over the world and each person. Job says even in suffering that God has kept him alive.

Examples

  • Thou hast granted me life and favour, and Thy providence hath preserved my spirit. (Writings JOB.10.12, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

This page in Markdown → https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/providence/