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It is a theme that underscores the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of humans in aligning with divine intentions.<br><br><b>Divine Purpose</b><br><br>God's purposes are central to the biblical narrative, reflecting His sovereign will and ultimate plan for creation. In <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a>, the Lord declares, "As I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand." This verse highlights the certainty and unchangeability of God's purposes. Similarly, in <a href="/ephesians/1-11.htm">Ephesians 1:11</a>, Paul writes, "In Him we were also chosen as God’s own, having been predestined according to the plan of Him who works out everything by the counsel of His will." Here, the apostle emphasizes that God's purposes are executed according to His divine counsel and wisdom.<br><br><b>Human Purpose</b><br><br>Humans are also called to purposefully align their lives with God's will. <a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a> states, "Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail." This proverb suggests that while humans may devise their own plans, it is ultimately God's purpose that will be fulfilled. The call to live purposefully is echoed in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, where Paul assures believers, "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose."<br><br><b>Purpose in Prayer and Action</b><br><br>The Bible encourages believers to seek God's purpose through prayer and action. In <a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel 1:8</a>, it is recorded that "Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s food or wine." Daniel's resolve demonstrates a commitment to God's standards, reflecting a purposeful decision to honor God above cultural pressures. Similarly, in <a href="/acts/11-23.htm">Acts 11:23</a>, Barnabas exhorts the believers in Antioch "to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts," indicating a purposeful dedication to faithfulness.<br><br><b>Purpose in Suffering and Trials</b><br><br>The theme of purpose is also evident in the context of suffering and trials. In <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a>, Paul writes, "For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison." This perspective suggests that trials serve a divine purpose, contributing to the believer's spiritual growth and future glory. <a href="/james/1-2.htm">James 1:2-4</a> further encourages believers to "consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance."<br><br><b>Eternal Purpose</b><br><br>The ultimate purpose of God is revealed in the redemption and restoration of creation through Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/3-10.htm">Ephesians 3:10-11</a> states, "His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord." This passage underscores the church's role in manifesting God's wisdom and the fulfillment of His eternal purpose through Christ.<br><br>In summary, the concept of "purposed" in the Bible encompasses God's sovereign plans, human responsibility to align with divine will, and the assurance that God's purposes will ultimately prevail.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>imp. & p. p.</I>) of Purpose.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/4388.htm"><span class="l">4388. protithemi -- to set before, ie propose</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Word Origin from pro and tithemi Definition to set before, ie propose NASB Word<br> Usage displayed publicly (1), planned (1), <b>purposed</b> (1). purpose, set forth. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4388.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2309.htm"><span class="l">2309. thelo -- to will, wish</span></a> <br><b>...</b> desire (14), desired (4), desires (4), desiring (2), intended (1), intending (1),<br> like (3), maintain (1), mean (1), mean* (2), please (1), <b>purposed</b> (1), refused <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2309.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><p><a href="/greek/5087.htm"><span class="l">5087. tithemi -- to place, lay, set</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 1), laid down (1), lay (4), lay...down (2), lay down (8), laying (2), lays down<br> (1), made (4), make (4), offer (1), placed (4), present (1), <b>purposed</b> (1), put <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5087.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 10k</font><p><a href="/greek/4255.htm"><span class="l">4255. proaireo -- to bring forth or forward</span></a> <br><b>...</b> myself, purpose. Word Origin from pro and haireo Definition to bring forth<br> or forward NASB Word Usage <b>purposed</b> (1). purpose. From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4255.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2161.htm"><span class="l">2161. zamam -- to consider, purpose, devise</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2160, 2161. zamam. 2162 . to consider, purpose, devise. Transliteration: zamam<br> Phonetic Spelling: (zaw-mam') Short Definition: <b>purposed</b>. Word Origin a prim <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2161.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3289.htm"><span class="l">3289. yaats -- to advise, counsel</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3), devised (2), devises (2), formed (1), gave (1), give (2), give you advice (1),<br> give you counsel (1), given (4), planned (8), <b>purposed</b> (1), purposing (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3289.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2803.htm"><span class="l">2803. chashab -- to think, account</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), intend (2), make (2), makers (1), meant (2), mindful (1), plan (2), planned<br> (3), planning (5), plans (4), plotted (1), pondered (1), <b>purposed</b> (3), reckoned <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2803.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm"><span class="l">6440. panim -- face, faces</span></a><br><b>...</b> X more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), X on, open, + out of, over against,<br> the partial, person, + please, presence, propect, was <b>purposed</b>, by reason of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6440.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/sozomen/the_ecclesiastical_history_of_sozomenus/chapter_xvi_the_emperor_purposed_on.htm"><span class="l">The Emperor <b>Purposed</b>, on Account of the Heresy of Aetius and the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book IV. Chapter XVI."The Emperor <b>purposed</b>, on account of the Heresy of A?锟絫ius and<br> the Innovations in Antioch, to convene a Council at Nicomedia; but as an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the ecclesiastical history of sozomenus/chapter xvi the emperor purposed on.htm</font><p><a href="/library/cassian/the_conferences_of_john_cassian/chapter_xxvii_a_question_whether.htm"><span class="l">A Question Whether the Saying: "I have Sworn and am <b>Purposed</b>" is <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> The Conferences of John Cassian. Chapter XXVII. A question whether the saying:<br> "I have sworn and am <b>purposed</b>" is opposed to the view given above. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../cassian/the conferences of john cassian/chapter xxvii a question whether.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/writings_in_connection_with_the_donatist_controversy_/chapter_54__66_finally.htm"><span class="l">Finally, Again, a Little Afterwards, when He Resolved and was <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book III. Chapter 54. " 66. Finally, again, a little afterwards, when<br> he resolved and was firmly <b>purposed</b>? "66. Finally, again <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter 54 66 finally.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/the_five_books_against_marcion/chapter_v_the_first_epistle_to.htm"><span class="l">The First Epistle to the Corinthians the Pauline Salutation of <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> and Peace Shown to Be Anti-Marcionite. The Cross of Christ <b>Purposed</b> by the<br> Creator. Marcion Only Perpetuates the Offence and Foolishness <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter v the first epistle to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_ephesians_peter/according_toi.htm"><span class="l">'According To' --I.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> which He hath <b>purposed</b> in Himself.' The Revised Version says, 'Which He hath<br> <b>purposed</b> in Him,' and that is a perfectly possible rendering. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/according toi.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/the_vineyard_of_the_lord.htm"><span class="l">The vineyard of the Lord</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Yet God in His mercy did not blot them out of existence. He <b>purposed</b> to give them<br> opportunity for becoming acquainted with Him through His church. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/the vineyard of the lord.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_story_of_prophets_and_kings/chapter_30_deliverance_from_assyria.htm"><span class="l">Deliverance from Assyria</span></a> <br><b>...</b> died," the prophet had declared: "The Lord of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as<br> I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have <b>purposed</b>, so shall it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 30 deliverance from assyria.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hayward/the_book_of_religions/footnotes.htm"><span class="l">Footnotes</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 3 "The question is, not whether God, all things considered, has <b>purposed</b> the existence<br> of sin rather than to prevent it; but for what reason has he <b>purposed</b> it <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/hayward/the book of religions/footnotes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/chrysostom/homilies_on_acts_and_romans/homily_xlii_acts_xix_21.htm"><span class="l">Acts xix. 21, 23</span></a> <br><b>...</b> "After these things were ended, Paul <b>purposed</b> in the <b>...</b> "He <b>purposed</b>," it says, "in<br> the Spirit," showing that all (that he did) was done not of his own power. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xlii acts xix 21.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wells/bible_stories_and_religious_classics/of_st_austin_that_brought.htm"><span class="l">Of St. Austin that Brought Christendom to England</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of Ligerim, but the women scorned and were so noyous to them that they drove them<br> out of the town, and they came unto a fair broad elm, and <b>purposed</b> to have <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/of st austin that brought.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/p/purposed.htm"><span class="l"><b>Purposed</b> (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Purposed</b> (44 Occurrences). <b>...</b> and sold, was it not in thine<br> own power? Why is it that thou hast <b>purposed</b> this thing in thine heart? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/purposed.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/planned.htm"><span class="l">Planned (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> for storing the waters of the old pool: but you gave no thought to him who had done<br> this, and were not looking to him by whom it had been <b>purposed</b> long before. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/planned.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/appalled.htm"><span class="l">Appalled (31 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 49:20 Therefore hear ye the counsel of Jehovah, that he hath taken against<br> Edom; and his purposes, that he hath <b>purposed</b> against the inhabitants of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/appalled.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/devised.htm"><span class="l">Devised (35 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Isaiah 23:8 Who hath <b>purposed</b> this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose<br> merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honorable of the earth? <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/devised.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/drag.htm"><span class="l">Drag (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 49:20 Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Edom;<br> and his purposes, that he has <b>purposed</b> against the inhabitants of Teman <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/drag.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/intended.htm"><span class="l">Intended (38 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1. (imp. & pp) of Intend. 2. (a.) Made tense; stretched out; extended; forcible;<br> violent. 3. (a.) <b>Purposed</b>; designed; as, intended harm or help. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/intended.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fold.htm"><span class="l">Fold (23 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 49:20 Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Edom;<br> and his purposes, that he has <b>purposed</b> against the inhabitants of Teman <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fold.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/purpose.htm"><span class="l">Purpose (448 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Romans 1:13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I <b>purposed</b><br> to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/purpose.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/pollute.htm"><span class="l">Pollute (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (DBY). Isaiah 23:9 Jehovah of hosts hath <b>purposed</b> it, to stain the pride of all<br> glory, to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth. (See JPS YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/pollute.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/least.htm"><span class="l">Least (76 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jeremiah 49:20 Therefore hear the counsel of the LORD, that he hath taken against<br> Edom; and his purposes, that he hath <b>purposed</b> against the inhabitants of Teman <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/least.htm - 31k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/God-is-in-control.html">How can I learn to trust that God is in control? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-politics.html">How should a Christian view politics? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-hoarding.html">What does the Bible say about compulsive hoarding? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/purposed.htm">Purposed: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Purposed (44 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/1-19.htm">Matthew 1:19</a></span><br />But Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and unwilling to expose her publicly, <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to have put her away secretly;<br /><span class="source">(DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/john/1-43.htm">John 1:43</a></span><br />On the next day, he was determined to go out into Galilee, and he found Philip. Jesus said to him, "Follow me."<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Acts 5:4</a></span><br />While it remained did it not remain to thee? and sold, was it not in thine own power? Why is it that thou hast <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> this thing in thine heart? Thou hast not lied to men, but to God.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/18-27.htm">Acts 18:27</a></span><br />And when he <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to go into Achaia, the brethren wrote to the disciples engaging them to receive him, who, being come, contributed much to those who believed through grace.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/19-21.htm">Acts 19:21</a></span><br />After these things were ended, Paul <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/20-3.htm">Acts 20:3</a></span><br />And there abode three months. And when the Jews laid wait for him, as he was about to sail into Syria, he <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to return through Macedonia.<br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/27-39.htm">Acts 27:39</a></span><br />And when it was day, they knew not the land: but they discovered a certain creek with a shore, into which they <span class="boldtext">purposed</span>, if it were possible, to thrust in the ship.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/romans/1-13.htm">Romans 1:13</a></span><br />Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-15.htm">2 Corinthians 1:15</a></span><br />And with this confidence I <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to come to you previously, that ye might have a second favour;<br /><span class="source">(DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Let' each man 'do' according as he hath <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> in his heart: not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.<br /><span class="source">(ASV DBY NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/1-9.htm">Ephesians 1:9</a></span><br />making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> in him<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/3-11.htm">Ephesians 3:11</a></span><br />according to the eternal purpose which he <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> in Christ Jesus our Lord; <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/colossians/1-20.htm">Colossians 1:20</a></span><br />And God <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> through Him to reconcile the universe to Himself, making peace through His blood, which was shed upon the Cross--to reconcile to Himself through Him, I say, things on earth and things in Heaven.<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/11-6.htm">Genesis 11:6</a></span><br />and Jehovah saith, 'Lo, the people 'is' one, and one pronunciation 'is' to them all, and this it hath dreamed of doing; and now, nothing is restrained from them of that which they have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to do.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/19-19.htm">Deuteronomy 19:19</a></span><br />then shall ye do unto him, as he had thought to do unto his brother: so shalt thou put away the evil from the midst of thee. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/13-32.htm">2 Samuel 13:32</a></span><br />And Jonadab, the son of Shimeah, David's brother, said, Let not my lord have the idea that all the sons of the king have been put to death; for only Amnon is dead: this has been <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> by Absalom from the day when he took his sister Tamar by force.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/2-1.htm">2 Chronicles 2:1</a></span><br />Now Solomon <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to build a house for the name of Yahweh, and a house for his kingdom.<br /><span class="source">(WEB JPS ASV DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-2.htm">2 Chronicles 32:2</a></span><br />When Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib was come, and that he was <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to fight against Jerusalem,<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/17-3.htm">Psalms 17:3</a></span><br />Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> that my mouth shall not transgress.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/139-16.htm">Psalms 139:16</a></span><br />Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book all my days were recorded, even those which were <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> before they had come into being.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/140-4.htm">Psalms 140:4</a></span><br />Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to overthrow my goings.<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/7-5.htm">Isaiah 7:5</a></span><br />Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> evil against thee, saying,<br /><span class="source">(ASV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Isaiah 14:24</a></span><br />Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, "Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span>, so shall it stand:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-26.htm">Isaiah 14:26</a></span><br />This is the purpose that is <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. <br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/14-27.htm">Isaiah 14:27</a></span><br />For the LORD of hosts hath <span class="boldtext">purposed</span>, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?<br /><span class="source">(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Isaiah 19:12</a></span><br />Where then are your wise men? Let them tell you now; and let them know what Yahweh of Armies has <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> concerning Egypt. <br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Isaiah 19:17</a></span><br />And the land of Judah shall be a dismay unto Egypt: every one that thinketh of it shall be afraid for himself, because of the counsel of Jehovah of hosts, which he hath <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> against it.<br /><span class="source">(DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11</a></span><br />You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you didn't look to him who had done this, neither did you have respect for him who <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> it long ago.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/23-8.htm">Isaiah 23:8</a></span><br />Who hath <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honorable of the earth?<br /><span class="source">(ASV BBE DBY RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/23-9.htm">Isaiah 23:9</a></span><br />The LORD of hosts hath <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/38-20.htm">Isaiah 38:20</a></span><br />Jehovah was <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to save me. And we will play upon my stringed instruments all the days of our life, in the house of Jehovah.<br /><span class="source">(DBY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/46-11.htm">Isaiah 46:11</a></span><br />calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yes, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span>, I will also do it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/4-28.htm">Jeremiah 4:28</a></span><br />For this shall the earth mourn, and the heavens above be black; because I have spoken it, I have <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> it, and I have not repented, neither will I turn back from it.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/49-20.htm">Jeremiah 49:20</a></span><br />Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he has <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely they shall drag them away, even the little ones of the flock; surely he shall make their habitation desolate over them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/50-45.htm">Jeremiah 50:45</a></span><br />Therefore hear the counsel of Yahweh, that he has taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he has <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> against the land of the Chaldeans: Surely they shall drag them away, even the little ones of the flock; surely he shall make their habitation desolate over them.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/51-12.htm">Jeremiah 51:12</a></span><br />Set up a standard against the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set the watchmen, prepare the ambushes; for Yahweh has both <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> and done that which he spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/2-8.htm">Lamentations 2:8</a></span><br />Yahweh has <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> to destroy the wall of the daughter of Zion; He has stretched out the line, he has not withdrawn his hand from destroying; He has made the rampart and wall to lament; they languish together.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/2-17.htm">Lamentations 2:17</a></span><br />Yahweh has done that which he <span class="boldtext">purposed</span>; he has fulfilled his word that he commanded in the days of old; He has thrown down, and has not pitied: He has caused the enemy to rejoice over you; he has exalted the horn of your adversaries.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/1-8.htm">Daniel 1:8</a></span><br />But Daniel <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king's dainties, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-36.htm">Daniel 11:36</a></span><br />And the king will do his pleasure; he will put himself on high, lifting himself over every god, and saying things to be wondered at against the God of gods; and all will be well for him till the wrath is complete; for what has been <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> will be done.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></span><br />And you, Beth-lehem Ephrathah, the least among the families of Judah, out of you one will come to me who is to be ruler in Israel; whose going out has been <span class="boldtext">purposed</span> from time past, from the eternal days.<br /><span class="source">(BBE)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/1-6.htm">Zechariah 1:6</a></span><br />But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not overtake your fathers? and they turned and said, Like as Jehovah of hosts thought to do unto us, according to our ways, and according to our doings, so hath he dealt with us. <br /><span class="source">(See JPS NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/8-14.htm">Zechariah 8:14</a></span><br />For thus saith Jehovah of hosts: As I thought to do evil unto you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith Jehovah of hosts, and I repented not; 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