Definition and Usage:
The term "inditing" is an archaic English word that refers to the act of composing or writing, particularly in a formal or literary sense. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with the inspiration and composition of sacred texts, psalms, and prayers. The word is derived from the Middle English "enditen," which means to dictate or compose.

Biblical References:
The concept of inditing is most closely associated with the composition of psalms and other poetic writings in the Bible. While the specific term "inditing" is not frequently used in modern translations, the idea is present in the act of inspired writing by biblical authors.

One of the most notable references to this concept is found in Psalm 45:1, where the psalmist speaks of his heart being stirred to write a noble theme. In the Berean Standard Bible, this verse reads:

"My heart is stirred by a noble theme as I recite my verses to the king; my tongue is the pen of a skillful writer."

This verse captures the essence of inditing as a divinely inspired act of writing, where the psalmist's heart is moved to compose words of praise and adoration.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, inditing is seen as an act of divine inspiration. The Bible is regarded as the Word of God, and its human authors were believed to be guided by the Holy Spirit in their writing. This belief underscores the authority and sacredness of the Scriptures.

The process of inditing in the biblical context is not merely a human endeavor but a spiritual one, where the writer's heart and mind are influenced by God to convey His truths. This is evident in the way the psalmists and prophets express their messages, often beginning with a personal or communal experience that is then elevated to a divine revelation.

Historical Context:
In the historical context of the Bible, writing was a revered skill, often associated with scribes and scholars. The act of inditing sacred texts was considered a holy task, entrusted to those who were not only literate but also spiritually attuned to God's will.

The Psalms, in particular, are a collection of poetic compositions that reflect a wide range of human emotions and experiences, from lament and supplication to praise and thanksgiving. The inditing of these psalms was a way for the authors to communicate with God and the community of believers, providing a means of worship and reflection.

Application in Worship and Devotion:
The concept of inditing continues to hold significance in Christian worship and devotion. Believers are encouraged to engage with the Scriptures, allowing their hearts to be stirred by the themes and messages contained within. The act of writing prayers, hymns, and reflections is seen as a continuation of this tradition, where individuals express their faith and devotion through the written word.

In summary, inditing in the biblical sense is a profound act of inspired writing, where the human and divine intersect to produce texts that have shaped the faith and practice of believers throughout history.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Indite.

Exhortation to Workers and Ministers
... According to the Word, then, we can safely say that if there is no profit to the
hearers in what is being set forth, God's Spirit is not inditing the message. ...
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On the Sufficiency and Perfection of the Holy Scriptures In
... with the Scriptures themselves, we distinguish by the general term, "inspiration;"
and that it is external by means of the enunciation or the inditing of the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 2 on the sufficiency.htm

Secondly, to Assign Some Reasons Why Christians must Make this the ...
... And if the heart be holy, then it is as with David: " My heart is inditing a good
matter??I speak of the things which I have made touching the king; my tongue ...
/.../flavel/on keeping the heart/secondly to assign some reasons.htm

Why this Book Has Been Written
... Chapter 1 Why This Book Has Been Written. "My heart is inditing a good matter;
I speak of the things which I have made touching the king." ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/smith/the god of all comfort/chapter 1 why this book.htm

The Members of the Lord: their Names and Significance
... has spoken. [Is.1:20]. The word of the Lord is his son; in the psalm: my
heart is inditing a good word. [Ps.44(45):1(2)]. The arm ...
/.../eucherius/the formulae of st eucherius of lyons/i the members of the.htm

The Scriptures
... Bad men could not be the authors of it. Would their minds be employed in inditing
such holy lines? Would they declare so fiercely against sin? ...
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After the Whole People had Been Freed from all Distress...
... For inditing his second Epistle to the Corinthians, he speaks thus: "We would not,
brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/homily xiv after the whole.htm

Psalm 45
... Psalm 45. Second Version (SM) 6,6,8,6. ^1My heart inditing is. good matter in a
song: I speak the things that I have made,. which to the King belong: ...
/.../anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 45 2.htm

Letter Lxviii. From Three Gallic Bishops to St. Leo.
... the bishop of Constantinople, we thought it our duty, being enriched with so great
a wealth of doctrine, to pay our debt of thanks by at least inditing you a ...
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The Next Stage Occurs in the Creation of Man by the Eternal Word ...
... meum Sermonem optimum" is Tertullian's reading of Psalm 45:1, "My heart is inditing
a good matter," AV, which the Vulgate, Psalm 44:1, renders by "Eructavit ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter iv the next stage occurs.htm

Inditing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Indite. Multi-Version
Concordance Inditing (1 Occurrence). Psalms 45:1 My heart is ...
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Individual (12 Occurrences)

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Indite
... in-dit': the King James Version Psalm 45:1, "My heart is inditing a good matter";
the Revised Version (British and American) "My heart overfloweth with a ...
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Indited (1 Occurrence)

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Boil (29 Occurrences)
... or "well up" (Isaiah 64:2 (1, in Hebrew) "The fire causeth the waters to boil");
in King James Version, margin of Psalm 45:1 ("My heart is inditing a good ...
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