# 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](../other/command.md) **·** [decree](../other/decree.md) **·** [teach](../other/teach.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Exodus 14:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/exo/14/04)
* [Genesis 26:4-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gen/26/04)
* [Hebrews 11:20-22](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/11/20)
* [Matthew 10:5-7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/10/05)
* [Matthew 11:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/11/01)
* [Proverbs 01:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/pro/01/28)