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What does providence mean?

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Noun
  1. (now rare) Preparation for the future; good governance, foresight. [from 14th c.]
  2. The careful governance and guidance of god (or another deity, nature etc.). [from 14th c.]
  3. A manifestation of divine care or direction; an instance of divine intervention. [from 16th c.]
  4. Specifically, the prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness, frugality. [from 17th c.]
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Evidently this was the limit imposed by divine providence upon that sort of folly.
They were resilient people with strong faith and a firm belief in providence.
By eight years of industry and providence, he managed to lay up about six hundred dollars.
You are well co-ordinated just when providence favours your chances of progressing in your chosen endeavour.
Further, whatsoever is left to itself cannot be subject to the providence of a governor.
The church rejoices with them in the remarkable providence of God in his leading at this time.

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