What does “Dominus providebit” mean?
Does "Dominus providebit" mean "The Lord will provide" or "The Lord provides"?
I once had a bit of an argument with a guy who studied Latin over that. It's an inscription that appears on the rim of some old Swiss coins that I have.
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Does "Dominus providebit" mean "The Lord will provide" or "The Lord provides"?
I once had a bit of an argument with a guy who studied Latin over that. It's an inscription that appears on the rim of some old Swiss coins that I have.
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Does "Dominus providebit" mean "The Lord will provide" or "The Lord provides"?
I once had a bit of an argument with a guy who studied Latin over that. It's an inscription that appears on the rim of some old Swiss coins that I have.
meaning latin-to-english-translation grammar-identification
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Does "Dominus providebit" mean "The Lord will provide" or "The Lord provides"?
I once had a bit of an argument with a guy who studied Latin over that. It's an inscription that appears on the rim of some old Swiss coins that I have.
meaning latin-to-english-translation grammar-identification
meaning latin-to-english-translation grammar-identification
edited Jan 18 at 15:27
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asked Jan 17 at 22:49
Donald K.Donald K.
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edited Jan 18 at 15:27
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There might be more nuance to the matter, but from a purely grammatical point of view it is clear:
the form providebit is a future form, not present tense.
The corresponding present form would be providet.
Therefore "The Lord will provide" is a better translation.
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
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I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
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Jan 18 at 5:29
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There might be more nuance to the matter, but from a purely grammatical point of view it is clear:
the form providebit is a future form, not present tense.
The corresponding present form would be providet.
Therefore "The Lord will provide" is a better translation.
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
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I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
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There might be more nuance to the matter, but from a purely grammatical point of view it is clear:
the form providebit is a future form, not present tense.
The corresponding present form would be providet.
Therefore "The Lord will provide" is a better translation.
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
47k1160270
I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
add a comment |
There might be more nuance to the matter, but from a purely grammatical point of view it is clear:
the form providebit is a future form, not present tense.
The corresponding present form would be providet.
Therefore "The Lord will provide" is a better translation.
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
47k1160270
There might be more nuance to the matter, but from a purely grammatical point of view it is clear:
the form providebit is a future form, not present tense.
The corresponding present form would be providet.
Therefore "The Lord will provide" is a better translation.
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
47k1160270
answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
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answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
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answered Jan 17 at 23:20
Joonas Ilmavirta♦Joonas Ilmavirta
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I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
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I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
I'm pretty sure this is a reference to Gen 22:8 and the sacrifice of Isaac.
– brianpck
Jan 18 at 5:29
add a comment |
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