KJV dictionary & concordance

purpose

Meaning of “purpose”

Sense 1 (noun): An intention, plan, resolution, or determination; the reason for which something is done, or the object or end intended. Sense 2 (noun): Use, effect, or result, especially in ‘to what purpose’ or ‘to no purpose.’ Sense 3 (in ‘of purpose’): Intentionally. Sense 4 (verb): To intend, resolve, or determine to do or accomplish something.

Definition sources

Direct Scripture definitionKJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

36 occurrences35 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Ruth 2:16

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1 Kings 5:5

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And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the Lord my God, as the Lord spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 1 Kings 5:5 · retained source text

And behold, I purpose to build an house vnto the Name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake vnto Dauid my father, saying, Thy sonne, whom I will set vpon thy throne in thy roume, he shall build an house vnto my Name.

1611 marginal noteHebr. say.

1611 marginal note2.Sam. 7.13. 1.chro. 22.10.

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Definition evidence

1 · Direct Scripture definition

Job 17:11

My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.

Isaiah 14:24

The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:

2 · KJV context and cross-references

Ruth 2:16 Job 17:11 Proverbs 15:22 Proverbs 20:18 Isaiah 14:24-27 Isaiah 46:11 2 Corinthians 1:17 Ephesians 1:11

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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That which a person sets before himself as an object to be reached or accomplished; the end or aim to which the view is directed in any plan, measure or exertion. […] Intention; design. […] End; effect; consequence, good or bad. […] Of purpose, on purpose, with previous design; with the mind directed to that object. […] To intend; to design; to resolve; to determine on some end or object to be accomplished.

volume 2, leaf 392, column 3 through leaf 393, column 1 (noun, phrase, and transitive-verb entries)