Here you will find all Bible passages where / in which the word (or term) ‘Purpose’ occurs and how often this word occurs per biblical book. We searched the New and Old Testaments to really find all the verses and occurrences.
The term ‘Purpose’ comes from 23 times in the Bible. In the following you will find all relevant Bible passages divided according to the corresponding book. Here are the Bible verses about ‘Purpose’:
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Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Acts
And when he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and exhorted all to persevere with the Lord according to the purpose of the heart;
Acts 11:23
When a gentle south wind blew, they thought they had achieved their purpose, weighed up anchor, and sailed close to the shore of Crete.
Acts 27:13
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Acts: 2
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Deuteronomy / 5. Mose
I did not eat of it in my affliction, nor use it up for an unclean purpose; I gave none of it for a dead man; I have obeyed the voice of the LORD my God and have done all that you commanded me.
Deuteronomy / 5. Mose 26:14
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Deuteronomy / 5. Mose: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Ephesians
In him we also have a part, who were predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will,
Ephesians 1:11
according to the eternal purpose which he made in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Ephesians 3:11
But in all prayer and supplication, always pray in the spirit, and for this purpose be watchful in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints,
Ephesians 6:18
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Ephesians: 3
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Genesis / 1. Mose
And Abimelech asked Abraham, With what purpose did you do this?
Genesis / 1. Mose 20:10
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Genesis / 1. Mose: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 1. John
For this purpose the Son of God appeared, to destroy the works of the devil.
1. John 3:8
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 1. John: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 1. Kings
For this purpose he made a throne hall for judging there, the court hall, and he paneled it with cedar from the floor to the ceiling beams.
1. Kings 7:7
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 1. Kings: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 2. Corinthians
For I wrote to you for this purpose, to test your reliability, whether you are willing to do everything.
2. Corinthians 2:9
Each one according to his purpose in his heart; not unwillingly or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver!
2. Corinthians 9:7
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 2. Corinthians: 2
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 2. Samuel
Then Jonadab the son of Simeah, David’s brother, answered and said, My lord think not that all the young men the king’s sons are dead; but Amnon alone is dead; for on Absalom’s lips was a purpose from the day that he raped his sister.
2. Samuel 13:32
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 2. Samuel: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 2. Thessalonians
For this purpose we also beg for you always, that our God may make you worthy of your calling, and do every good pleasure of goodness and the work of faith with power,
2. Thessalonians 1:11
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 2. Thessalonians: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in 2. Timothy
who saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in Christ Jesus from time immemorial,
2. Timothy 1:9
But you have followed me in doctrine, in conduct, in purpose, in faith, in longsuffering, in love, in patience,
2. Timothy 3:10
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book 2. Timothy: 2
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Jeremiah
For this purpose the LORD sent all his servants the prophets to you again and again, but you would not listen and did not bend your ears to listen to what they said:
Jeremiah 25:4
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Jeremiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Isaiah
But it pleased the LORD to crush him, he made him suffer. When he has given his soul for a trespass offering, he will see offspring and live long; and the LORD’s purpose shall prosper in his hand.
Isaiah 53:10
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Isaiah: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Joshua
Rather, out of concern and purpose, we did it, saying, Tomorrow your children may say to our children, ‘What concern has the LORD, the God of Israel, to you?
Joshua 22:24
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Joshua: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Levitikus
The fat of the carrion or the flesh may be used for any purpose, but you shall not eat it.
Levitikus 7:24
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Levitikus: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Revelation
For God has put in their hearts to carry out his purpose, and to give their kingdom to the beast, until the words of God are fulfilled.
Revelation 17:17
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Revelation: 1
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Romans
But we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to purpose.
Romans 8:28
before the children were born, and had done neither good nor evil (that the purpose of God made after election might stand, not for the sake of works, but for the sake of the calling),
Romans 9:11
Scriptures related to Purpose in the biblical book Romans: 2
Bible passages with ‘Purpose’ in Proverbs
The LORD has made everything for its proper purpose, even the wicked for the day of evil.
Proverbs 16:4
Number of the word / term ‘Purpose’ in Proverbs: 1
These Bible verses are from a 1951 translation of the Royalty Free Schlachter Translation.
Number of Bible verses found on the topic: 23
