Phrase guide

hand of God

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of Divine Providence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • After the storm all agreed that the ship had been saved by nothing but the hand of God.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Divine Providence

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hand, of, God.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We will walk in Heaven and hold the hand of God.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

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