2 occurrences

'Purpose' in the Bible

“For what purpose does frankincense come to Me from ShebaAnd the sweet cane from a distant land?Your burnt offerings are not acceptableAnd your sacrifices are not pleasing to Me.”

Verse ConceptsPlantsTradeCommerceDelicaciesSweetnessFragranceGood Things From Far AwayNot Pleasing God

Sharpen the arrows, fill the quivers!The Lord has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes,Because His purpose is against Babylon to destroy it;For it is the vengeance of the Lord, vengeance for His temple.

Verse ConceptsArrows, Described AsShieldsArchers, In ArmiesDestruction Of BabylonBabylon DestroyedSharpeningGod Executes VengeanceGod's PlansArrowsRevenge

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