In the context of the Bible, the concept of a "project" can be understood as a planned undertaking or task that involves effort and purpose. While the term "project" as we understand it today is not explicitly used in the biblical text, the Scriptures contain numerous examples of projects initiated by individuals or groups under divine guidance or for specific purposes.

Biblical Examples of Projects:

1. The Construction of the Ark:
One of the earliest and most significant projects in the Bible is the construction of Noah's Ark. God instructed Noah to build an ark to preserve his family and pairs of every living creature from the impending flood. This project required precise planning, obedience, and labor. Genesis 6:14-16 records God's instructions: "Make for yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark and coat it with pitch inside and out. And this is how you are to build it: The ark is to be three hundred cubits long, fifty cubits wide, and thirty cubits high."

2. The Building of the Tabernacle:
The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary constructed by the Israelites during their wilderness journey. This project was initiated by God, who provided Moses with detailed instructions on its design and materials. Exodus 25:8-9 states, "Then have them make a sanctuary for Me, so that I may dwell among them. You must make the tabernacle and design all its furnishings according to the pattern I will show you."

3. The Construction of Solomon's Temple:
King Solomon undertook the monumental project of building the Temple in Jerusalem, a permanent dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant. This project was a fulfillment of God's promise to David and required extensive resources and labor. 1 Kings 6:1 notes, "In the four hundred and eightieth year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month of Ziv, the second month, he began to build the house of the LORD."

4. The Rebuilding of Jerusalem's Walls:
Nehemiah led the project to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. This project was marked by prayer, planning, and perseverance in the face of opposition. Nehemiah 2:17-18 records Nehemiah's call to action: "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, so that we will no longer be a disgrace.' And I told them how the hand of my God had been upon me for good, and what the king had said to me. 'Let us start rebuilding,' they replied, and they set their hands to this good work."

Principles for Undertaking Projects:

1. Divine Guidance:
Many biblical projects were initiated by God's command or guidance. Seeking God's will and direction is crucial for any endeavor. Proverbs 16:3 advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved."

2. Planning and Preparation:
Successful projects in the Bible involved careful planning and preparation. Jesus emphasized the importance of counting the cost before undertaking a project in Luke 14:28 : "Which of you, wishing to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost to see if he has the resources to complete it?"

3. Diligence and Perseverance:
Biblical figures demonstrated diligence and perseverance in completing their projects, often in the face of challenges. Colossians 3:23 encourages believers, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men."

4. Community and Collaboration:
Many projects, such as the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls, required collaboration and community effort. Ecclesiastes 4:9 highlights the value of partnership: "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."

The Bible provides a rich tapestry of projects that illustrate the importance of divine guidance, careful planning, diligent effort, and community collaboration in achieving God-honoring goals.1. (n.) The place from which a thing projects, or starts forth.

2. (n.) That which is projected or designed; something intended or devised; a scheme; a design; a plan.

3. (n.) An idle scheme; an impracticable design; as, a man given to projects.

4. (v. t.) To throw or cast forward; to shoot forth.

5. (v. t.) To cast forward or revolve in the mind; to contrive; to devise; to scheme; as, to project a plan.

6. (v. t.) To draw or exhibit, as the form of anything; to delineate; as, to project a sphere, a map, an ellipse, and the like; -- sometimes with on, upon, into, etc.; as, to project a line or point upon a plane. See Projection, 4.

7. (v. i.) To shoot forward; to extend beyond something else; to be prominent; to jut; as, the cornice projects; branches project from the tree.

8. (v. i.) To form a project; to scheme.

1851. exoche -- a projection, eminence
... Word Origin from execho (to project from, be prominent); from ek and echo Definition
a projection, eminence NASB Word Usage prominent (1). principal. ...
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1607. ekporeuomai -- to make to go forth, to go forth
... From ek and poreuomai; to depart, be discharged, proceed, project -- come (forth,
out of), depart, go (forth, out), issue, proceed (out of). see GREEK ek. ...
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4284. proecho -- to hold before
... Spelling: (pro-ekh-om-ahee) Short Definition: I excel, surpass Definition: trans:
I hold before; mid: I excuse myself; intrans: I project, excel, surpass, have ...
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3670. kanaph -- to be cornered or thrust into a corner
... be removed. A primitive root; properly, to project laterally, ie Probably (reflexive)
to withdraw -- be removed. 3669b, 3670. kanaph. 3671 . Strong's Numbers
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6923. qadam -- to come or be in front, meet
... A primitive root; to project (one self), ie Precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten,
meet (usually for help) -- come (go, (flee)) before, + disappoint, meet ...
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4399. melakah -- occupation, work
... craftsmanship (3), details (1), duties (1), everything* (1), industrious* (1), laborer
(1), material (1), occupation (1), performed (1), project (1), property ...
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What a Project was It, to be Grasping after the Knowledge of all ...
... [Way-2-31] What a project was it, to be grasping after the knowledge of
all the opinions? What a project was it, to be grasping ...
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The Project of French Empire and Evangelization --Its Wide and ...
... A HISTORY OF AMERICAN CHRISTIANITY. CHAPTER III. THE PROJECT OF FRENCH EMPIRE AND
EVANGELIZATION"ITS WIDE AND RAPID SUCCESS"ITS SUDDEN EXTINCTION. ...
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Project of Theodosius to Unify all the Heresies. The Propositions ...
... Book VII. Chapter XII."Project of Theodosius to unify all the Heresies. The
Propositions made by Agelius and Sisinius, the Novatians. ...
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... Endo of The Project Gutenberg Etext of Miscellaneous Pieces, by John Bunyan. ...
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This Text was Translated in 1994 and Revised in 2002 for Project ...
... Ten Commandments: The Simple Way a Father Should Present Them to His Household This
text was translated in 1994 and revised in 2002 for Project Wittenberg by ...
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The Best of All, God is with Us
... might be built. Did David live in vain? Can it be truly said that he failed
in the grandest project of his life? Assuredly not; he ...
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To the Rev. A. Brandram
... 'We will not conclude this article without bestowing the merited tribute of praise
on the project truly magnificent of the ... What do you think of my project? ...
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Personal Service
... We go to our chambers and bend our knees, and Satan whispers some word of
self-satisfaction to us, because we have some project on our soul, some device in ...
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Project (6 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To throw or cast forward; to shoot forth. 5. (vt) To cast forward or revolve
in the mind; to contrive; to devise; to scheme; as, to project a plan. ...
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Undertaking (30 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Undertake. 2. (n.) The act
of one who undertakes, or engages in, any project or business. ...
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Scheme (10 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) A plan or theory something to be done; a design; a project; as, to form
a scheme. ... 5. (vt) To make a scheme of; to plan; to design; to project; to plot. ...
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Shoot (51 Occurrences)
... 6. (vi) To push or thrust forward; to project; to protrude; -- often with out; as,
a plant shoots out a bud. 7. (vi) To plane straight; to fit by planing. ...
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Nathan (42 Occurrences)
... Nathan at first blesses the project, but that same night is given a Divine message,
and returns to tell the king that instead of David building a house for ...
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Undertaker (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) One who undertakes; one who engages
in any project or business. 2. (n.) One who stipulates or ...
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Overwhelm (18 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To project or impend over threateningly. 3. (vt) To cause to surround, to
cover. 4. (n.) The act of overwhelming. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Overhang (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (n.) A portion of a building which projects or hangs over as a covering. 2.
(vt) To hang over; to jut or project over. 3. (vi) To jut over. ...
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Jump (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (vi) To spring free from the ground by the muscular action of the feet and legs;
to project one's self through the air; to spring; to bound; to leap. ...
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Launch (3 Occurrences)
... on a career; to set going; to give a start to (something); to put in operation;
as, to launch a son in the world; to launch a business project or enterprise. ...
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