'Purpose' in the Bible

But she was greatly troubled at his words, and said to herself, What may be the purpose of these words?

But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law were against the purpose of God for themselves, not having had his baptism.)

At that time, certain Pharisees came to him and said, Go away from this place, because Herod's purpose is to put you to death.

For it will be done to the Son of man after the purpose of God, but unhappy is that man by whom he is given up.