KJV dictionary & concordance
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
Some verses contain the word more than once.
First occurrence: Ruth 2:16
Complete exact-word concordance
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
But when his disciples saw it, they had indignation, saying, To what purpose is this waste?
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Source order
1 · Direct Scripture definition
My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the thoughts of my heart.
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
Historical English dictionary sources
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.
