5 occurrences

'Intention' in the Bible

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no intention of acquiring wisdom?

He will speak words against the Most High. He will harass the holy ones of the Most High continually. His intention will be to change times established by law. They will be delivered into his hand For a time, times, and half a time.

His intention will be to come with the strength of his entire kingdom, and he will form alliances. He will give the king of the south a daughter in marriage in order to destroy the kingdom, but it will not turn out to his advantage.

With regard to our brother Apollos: I strongly encouraged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was simply not his intention to come now. He will come when he has the opportunity.

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Root Form
Definition
Usage
דּברה 
Dibrah (Aramaic) 
Usage: 2

מזמּה 
M@zimmah 
Usage: 19

מען 
Ma`an 
that, for, to, to the end, because of, lest, to the intent
Usage: 271

עבר עבוּר 
`abuwr 
sake, that, because of, to, to the intent that
Usage: 49

βούλομαι 
Boulomai 
will , would , be minded , intend , be disposed , be willing , list , of his own will
Usage: 31

ἔννοια 
Ennoia 
Usage: 2

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