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Webster 1913 Edition

Providential

Provˊi-den′tial

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
providentiel
.]
Effected by, or referable to, divine direction or superintendence;
as, the
providential
contrivance of thing; a
providential
escape.
–
Prov′i-den′tial-ly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition

Providential

PROVIDEN'TIAL

,
Adj.
Effected by the providence of God; referable to divine providence; proceeding from divine direction or superintendence; as the providential contrivance of things; a providential escape from danger. How much are we indebted to God's unceasing providential care!

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