divine oversight

language: en

definitions

  1. The supervision, management, or governance of the universe, human affairs, or specific domains by a deity or gods.
    en: The supervision, management, or governance of the universe, human affairs, or specific domains by a deity or gods.
  2. A mistake, error, or failure to notice something made by a divine being.
    en: A mistake, error, or failure to notice something made by a divine being.

examples

  1. The ancient Greeks believed that every aspect of life was subject to divine oversight.

    The ancient Greeks believed that every aspect of life was subject to divine oversight.

  2. Some theologians debated whether the existence of suffering was a result of divine oversight.

    Some theologians debated whether the existence of suffering was a result of divine oversight.