<OL TYPE="1"><LI>by the help or agency of any one, by means of any one<LI>fig. applied to God symbolising his might, activity, power<OL TYPE="a"><LI>in creating the universe<LI>in upholding and preserving (God is present protecting and aiding one)<LI>in punishing<LI>in determining and controlling the destinies of men</OL></OL>