instruct, instruction

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."

(See also: command · decree · teach)