The meaning of the Eye of Providence.

"The Eye of Providence, shown above an unfinished pyramid on the reverse of the U.S. $1 bill, symbolizes divine guidance and protection. Enclosed within a triangle and surrounded by rays of light, it forms part of the Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782. The pyramid’s sturdy base and incomplete top represent the nation’s strength and its ongoing growth, a reminder that the American experiment remains a work in progress. Above it, the watchful eye reflects the belief that a higher power watches over the nation’s progress."

The pyramid itself, had 13 rows of blocks, which was to symbolize the original 13 colonies.

We, who are Christians, firmly believe that our Christian founders were correct, and that God is watching over this nation.

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Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

People need to remember that paper currency was first circulated back in the late 1800s. The current $1 bill people see today was first introduced somewhere in the early 20th century. I always thought as a kid that the eye on the back of the $1 bill either belonged to God or George Washington himself.

That being said, it's a possibility that the person who designed the dollar bill may have been a freemason. I knew someone years ago who was a freemason himself and I think many people over exaggerate about them. The Freemasons are basically a fraternity. They may be bigger and more organized but they're like a fraternity.

4meAndyou · F

@Barefooter25 I thought that the eye was an Egyptian thing...Eye of Horus, basically...but it is not.