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Destiny vs Providence - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between destiny and providence

is that destiny is that to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition foreordained by the Divine or by human will; fate; lot; doom while providence is preparation for the future; good governance, foresight.

As proper nouns the difference between destiny and providence

is that destiny is {{given name|female|from=English}} while Providence is divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate.

destiny

English

(wikipedia destiny)

Noun

(destinies)
  • That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition foreordained by the Divine or by human will; fate; lot; doom.
  • The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; fate; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

    • Synonyms

    * fate * orlay

    Derived terms

    * date with destiny

    Related terms

    * destinate * destination * destine

    See also

    * destination

    Anagrams

    * density

    References

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    providence

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • Divine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; fate
  • Any of several cities named for this force, particularly the capital of the American state of Rhode Island