7 occurrences in 10 translations

'Design' in the Bible

Who say, Let him do his work quickly, let him make it sudden, so that we may see it: let the design of the Holy One of Israel come near, so that it may be clear to us.

Verse ConceptsDoubting God's WordScoffers

This is the word of the Lord God: This design will not come about or be effected.

Verse ConceptsNeverEverything Happening For A Reason

But this is not what is in his mind, and this is not his design; but his purpose is destruction, and the cutting off of more and more nations.

Verse ConceptsMan's PurposesPeople Destroying Foreign Nationsflexibility

You say you have a design and strength for war, but these are only words: now to whom are you looking for support, that you have gone against my authority?

Verse Conceptsemptiness

Has it not come to your ears how I did it long before, purposing it in times long past? Now I have given effect to my design, so that by you strong towns might be turned into masses of broken walls.

Verse ConceptsGuidance, God's Promises OfHistoryDestruction Of CitiesHearing About GodGod Planning Of OldGod's Plans

From whom does he receive directions? Who teaches him the correct way to do things, or imparts knowledge to him, or instructs him in skillful design?

Verse ConceptsenlightenmentTeaching GodGod Has Understanding

Bible Theasaurus

Intend (64 instances)
Intent (65 instances)
Intention (33 instances)
Invention (5 instances)
Paint (6 instances)
Painting (5 instances)
Pattern (36 instances)
Project (14 instances)
Representation (8 instances)

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