Definition and Scope:
Inventing refers to the act of creating or designing something that has not existed before. In a biblical context, inventing can encompass the development of tools, technologies, and methods that contribute to human progress and the fulfillment of God's mandate to steward the earth.

Biblical References and Examples:
The Bible, while not explicitly using the term "inventing," provides numerous examples of human creativity and innovation. These instances reflect humanity's God-given ability to create and improve upon the world.

1. Jubal and Tubal-Cain:
In Genesis 4:20-22, we find early examples of inventors in the descendants of Cain. Jubal is described as "the father of all who play the harp and flute," indicating the invention of musical instruments. Tubal-Cain is noted as "a forger of every implement of bronze and iron," highlighting the development of metallurgy. These innovations demonstrate the early human capacity for creativity and craftsmanship.

2. Noah's Ark:
The construction of Noah's Ark (Genesis 6:14-16) is a significant example of divine inspiration leading to human invention. God provided Noah with specific instructions to build an ark, a massive vessel designed to preserve life during the Flood. This project required ingenuity, resourcefulness, and skill, showcasing the human ability to execute complex designs.

3. The Tabernacle and Temple:
The building of the Tabernacle (Exodus 25-31) and later the Temple (1 Kings 6) involved intricate craftsmanship and artistic design. God endowed individuals like Bezalel and Oholiab with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (Exodus 31:1-6). These structures were not only places of worship but also masterpieces of innovation and artistry.

4. Solomon's Wisdom:
King Solomon is renowned for his wisdom, which extended to various fields, including architecture, governance, and literature. His reign saw the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem, a marvel of ancient engineering and design (1 Kings 6). Solomon's ability to organize and implement such grand projects reflects the divine gift of wisdom in human invention.

Theological Implications:
The act of inventing is deeply rooted in the biblical understanding of humanity's role as stewards of creation. Genesis 1:28 states, "God blessed them and said to them, 'Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.'" This mandate implies a responsibility to develop and manage the resources of the earth, which includes the creation of new tools and technologies.

Moral and Ethical Considerations:
While inventing is a reflection of God's creative nature in humanity, it also carries moral and ethical responsibilities. The Bible warns against the misuse of human ingenuity for evil purposes. For instance, the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) serves as a cautionary tale of human pride and the potential for technological advancement to lead to rebellion against God.

Conclusion:
The biblical narrative affirms the value of inventing as a means of fulfilling God's purposes on earth. It encourages the use of creativity and innovation for the betterment of society and the glory of God, while also reminding believers to exercise wisdom and humility in their endeavors.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Invent.908. bada -- to devise, invent
... Definition: devised. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to devise, invent
NASB Word Usage devised (1), inventing (1). devise, feign. A ...
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We Say Then that the Female Holds up with Two Strong Arms These ...
... point is this: that upon the whole we rather prefer women (nay, even men) to walk
upright; so we do not waste much of our noble lives in inventing any other ...
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Several Degrees and Stations in an Internal Life; as the Three ...
... affections, by storing the imagination with contrary good images, and setting on
work affections contrary to these; and this is done by inventing arguments and ...
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You Allude to vigilantius. What Dream this is that You have ...
... suppress it, so that you should not be thought to be the only one who possesses
a literary cudgel, that does not justify you in inventing shameful expressions ...
/.../19 you allude to vigilantius.htm

The Transfiguration
... For when a man is inventing a wonderful story out of his own head, he is certain
to dress it up in fine words, fancies, shrewd reflections of his own, in order ...
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To Olympias. Why do You Lament? Why do You Belabour Yourself...
... be using every exertion and making it your business to expel dejection from your
soul, you go about collecting distressing thoughts, even inventing things (so ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/chrysostom/on the priesthood/to olympias why do you.htm

Preface
... The giants of those days, who in the sphere of literature were rediscovering verse
and inventing rhyme, and who in every sphere of knowledge were bringing ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/on prayer and the contemplative life/preface.htm

Rhetoric and Eloquence
... Some, therefore, as Aristotle, setting aside the consideration of the end, have
defined rhetoric to be "The power of inventing whatever is persuasive in a ...
/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/rhetoric and eloquence.htm

Copiousness of Words
... Our orator, who we suppose is familiar with the way of inventing and disposing things,
of making a choice of words, and placing them in proper order, requires ...
/.../kleiser/the training of a public speaker/copiousness of words.htm

Thou Shalt Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother.
... Thus there would have been no need of inventing monasticism nor spiritual orders,
but every child would have abided by this commandment, and could have ...
/.../luther/the large catechism/thou shalt honor thy father.htm

Virgins, by the Laying Aside of all Carnal Affection, are ...
... buffoonery, foolish talking, boisterous laughter; backbiting, insinuations; bitterness,
rage; clamour, abuse, insolence of speech; malice, inventing of evil ...
/.../two epistles concerning virginity/chapter viii virgins by the laying.htm

Inventing (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Invent. Multi-Version
Concordance Inventing (2 Occurrences). 2 Chronicles 2:14 the ...
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Invention (4 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of finding out or inventing; contrivance or construction of that
which has not before existed; as, the invention of logarithms; the invention ...
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Lazarus (19 Occurrences)
... As might be expected this miracle has been vigorously assailed by all schools of
hostile critics. Ingenuity has been exhausted in inventing objections to it. ...
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Inventers (1 Occurrence)

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Fiction (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act of feigning, inventing, or
imagining; as, by a mere fiction of the mind. 2. (n.) That ...
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Armenian
... By 406, Mesrob had succeeded in inventing an alphabet-practically the one still
in use-principally by modifying the Greek and the Pahlavi characters, though ...
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Experienced (23 Occurrences)
... in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in byssus, and in crimson,
and for doing any manner of engraving, and for inventing every device ...
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Versions
... By 406, Mesrob had succeeded in inventing an alphabet-practically the one still
in use-principally by modifying the Greek and the Pahlavi characters, though ...
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Byssus (40 Occurrences)
... in iron, in stone, and in timber, in purple, in blue, and in byssus, and in crimson,
and for doing any manner of engraving, and for inventing every device ...
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Bible
... By 406, Mesrob had succeeded in inventing an alphabet-practically the one still
in use-principally by modifying the Greek and the Pahlavi characters, though ...
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