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instruct

guardian, instruction, instructor

Facts:

The terms "instruct" and "instruction" refer to giving specific directions about what to do.

  • To "give instructions" means to tell someone specifically what he is supposed to do.
  • When Jesus gave the disciples the bread and fish to distribute to the people, he gave them specific instructions about how to do it.
  • Depending on the context, the term "instruct" could also be translated as "tell" or "direct" or "teach" or "give instructions to."
  • The term "instructions" could be translated as "directions" or "explanations" or "what he has told you to do."
  • When God gives instructions, this term is sometimes translated as "commands" or "orders."
  • A "guardian" looks after children until they are old enough to make their own decisions.

(See also: command, decree, teach)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H241, H631, H1696, H1697, H3256, H3289, H3384, H3948, H4148, H4156, H4687, H4931, H4941, H6098, H6490, H6680, H7919, H8451, G1256, G1291, G1299, G1319, G1321, G1378, G1781, G1785, G2012, G2727, G2753, G3559, G3560, G3807, G3810, G3811, G3852, G3853, G4264, G4367, G4822, G4929

Forms Found in the English ULB:

gave ... instructions, guardian, guardians, instruct, instructed, instructing, instruction, instructions, instructor, instructors, instructs