# instruct, instruction, instructors

## 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](../kt/command.md), [decree](../other/decree.md), [teach](../other/teach.md))

## Bible References:

* [Exodus 14:4](rc://en/tn/help/exo/14/04)
* [Genesis 26:5](rc://en/tn/help/gen/26/05)
* [Hebrews 11:22](rc://en/tn/help/heb/11/22)
* [Matthew 10:5](rc://en/tn/help/mat/10/05)
* [Matthew 11:1](rc://en/tn/help/mat/11/01)
* [Proverbs 1:30](rc://en/tn/help/pro/01/30)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0241, H0376, H0559, H0631, H1004, H1696, H1697, H3256, H3289, H3384, H4148, H4156, H4687, H4931, H4941, H6098, H6310, H6490, H6680, H7919, H8451, G12560, G12990, G13190, G13210, G13780, G17810, G17850, G27270, G27530, G35590, G35600, G38110, G38520, G38530, G42640, G43670, G48220