12 occurrences

'Purpose' in the Bible

Truly, to no purpose is the net stretched out before the eyes of the bird:

Verse ConceptsNetsInstinctUseless LabourThings Manifest

My son, keep good sense, and do not let wise purpose go from your eyes.

Verse ConceptsInsightDiscernmentpreservation

So that you may be ruled by a wise purpose, and your lips may keep knowledge.

Verse ConceptsValuing Knowledge

He who keeps himself separate for his private purpose goes against all good sense.

Verse ConceptsSelf IndulgenceSelfishnessPeople Parting

The purpose in the heart of a man is like deep water, but a man of good sense will get it out.

Verse ConceptsHeart, HumanHuman IntellectCounselingDrawing WaterHiding SinsDiscernmentrelaxationmotives

The offering of evil-doers is disgusting: how much more when they give it with an evil purpose!

Verse ConceptsAbominations, To GodAbominations, Practicesshunningmotives

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