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
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose, that yee might know our affaires, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose, that hee might know your estate, and comfort your hearts.
Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
Who hath saued vs, and called vs with an holy calling, not according to our workes, but according to his owne purpose and grace, which was giuen vs in Christ Iesus, before the world began,
But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,
But thou hast fully knowen my doctrine, maner of life, purpose, faith, long suffering, charitie, patience,
1611 marginal noteOr, thou hast been a diligent follower of.
He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
He that committeth sinne, is of the deuill, for the deuill sinneth from the beginning: for this purpose the Sonne of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the deuill.
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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.
