About The Word Providence
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Providence
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What's The Definition Of Providence?
[n] the guardianship and control exercised by a deity; "divine providence"
[n] the prudence and care exercised by someone in the management of resources [n] the capital and largest city of Rhode Island; located in northeastern Rhode Island on Narragansett Bay; site of Brown University [n] a manifestation of God's foresightful care for His creatures Synonyms | Synonyms for Providence: capital of Rhode Island Related Terms | Find terms related to Providence: See Also | care | charge | circumstances | destiny | fate | foresight | foresightedness | foresightfulness | fortune | guardianship | Little Rhody | lot | luck | Ocean State | portion | prudence | Rhode Island | RI | state capital | tutelage Providence In Webster's Dictionary \Prov"i*dence\, n. [L. providentia: cf. F.
providence. See {Provident}, and cf. {Prudence}.]
1. The act of providing or preparing for future use or
application; a making ready; preparation.
Providence for war is the best prevention of it.
--Bacon.
2. Foresight; care; especially, the foresight and care which
God manifests for his creatures; hence, God himself,
regarded as exercising a constant wise prescience.
The world was all before them, where to choose Their
place of rest, and Providence their guide. --Milton.
3. (Theol.) A manifestation of the care and superintendence
which God exercises over his creatures; an event ordained
by divine direction.
He that hath a numerous family, and many to provide
for, needs a greater providence of God. --Jer.
Taylor.
4. Prudence in the management of one's concerns; economy;
frugality.
It is a high point of providence in a prince to cast
an eye rather upon actions than persons. --Quarles.
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