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Bible Quotes About Motive
29 Scripture verses about motive from the King James Version, with full verse text for study and meditation.
Discover 29 Bible verses about motive. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on motive, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.
29
Total Verses
10
Old Testament
19
New Testament
Top 10 Bible Quotes About Motive
- Genesis 4:7 — “If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. be accepted: or, have the excellency...”
- Numbers 32:1 — “Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle;”
- Joshua 22:9 — “And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the count...”
- Job 1:9 — “Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?”
- Job 2:4 — “And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.”
- Job 2:5 — “But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.”
- Psalms 106:8 — “Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.”
- Ezekiel 36:21 — “But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.”
- Ezekiel 36:22 — “Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye we...”
- Ezekiel 36:32 — “Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord GOD, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.”
Subtopics of Motive
Ascribed to God
Right, required
Sinful, illustrated by Cain
MISUNDERSTOOD .The tribes of Reuben and Gad, in asking for their inheritance east of the Jordan River
When they built the memorial
David's, by King Hanun
The king of Syria's, in sending presents to the king of Israel by Naaman
Job's, in his righteousness
Old Testament Quotes About Motive (10)
“If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. be accepted: or, have the excellency unto: or, subject unto thee”
Genesis 4:7KJV
“Now the children of Reuben and the children of Gad had a very great multitude of cattle: and when they saw the land of Jazer, and the land of Gilead, that, behold, the place was a place for cattle;”
Numbers 32:1KJV
“And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which is in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.”
Joshua 22:9KJV
“Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought?”
Job 1:9KJV
“And Satan answered the LORD, and said, Skin for skin, yea, all that a man hath will he give for his life.”
Job 2:4KJV
“But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh, and he will curse thee to thy face.”
Job 2:5KJV
“Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.”
Psalms 106:8KJV
“But I had pity for mine holy name, which the house of Israel had profaned among the heathen, whither they went.”
“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.”
“Not for your sakes do I this, saith the Lord GOD, be it known unto you: be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.”
New Testament Quotes About Motive (19)
“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. alms: or, righteousness of your: or, with your”
Matthew 6:1KJV
“Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. do not: or, cause not a trumpet to be sounded”
Matthew 6:2KJV
“But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:”
Matthew 6:3KJV
“That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly .”
Matthew 6:4KJV
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
Matthew 6:5KJV
“But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly .”
Matthew 6:6KJV
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”
Matthew 6:7KJV
“Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.”
Matthew 6:8KJV
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.”
Matthew 6:9KJV
“Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”
Matthew 6:10KJV
“Give us this day our daily bread.”
Matthew 6:11KJV
“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.”
Matthew 6:12KJV
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”
Matthew 6:13KJV
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”
Matthew 6:14KJV
“But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.”
Matthew 6:15KJV
“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
Matthew 6:16KJV
“But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;”
Matthew 6:17KJV
“That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly .”
Matthew 6:18KJV
“Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.”
1 John 3:12KJV
Frequently Asked Questions About Motive in the Bible
What does the Bible say about motive?
The Bible contains 29 verses about motive, covering this topic from Genesis to Revelation. Scripture provides guidance, instruction, and comfort regarding motive through both the Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses are about motive?
There are 29 Bible verses about motive in the King James Version. These verses span multiple books of the Bible and cover various aspects of this topic.
What is the best Bible verse about motive?
While many verses address motive, the most well-known passages come from various books of the Bible. The best verse depends on your specific situation and what aspect of motive you are studying.
Where in the Bible does it talk about motive?
Motive is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 29 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.
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