'Intent' in the Bible

Why do you frustrate the intent of the Israelites to cross over into the land which the Lord has given them?

When they went up to the Eshcol Valley and saw the land, they frustrated the intent of the Israelites so that they did not enter the land that the Lord had given them.

Indeed, God is mighty; and he does not despise people, he is mighty, and firm in his intent.

Suddenly a woman came out to meet him! She was dressed like a prostitute and with secret intent.

The wicked person's sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!