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instruction

Meaning of “instruction”

Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
33 occurrences33 verses7 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 33:16

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Jeremiah 17:23
But they obeyed not, neither inclined their ear, but made their neck stiff, that they might not hear, nor receive instruction.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 17:23 · retained source text

But they obeyed not, neither inclined their eare, but made their necke stiffe, that they might not heare nor receiue instruction.

Jeremiah 32:33
And they have turned unto me the back, and not the face: though I taught them, rising up early and teaching them, yet they have not hearkened to receive instruction.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 32:33 · retained source text

And they haue turned vnto mee the backe, and not the face, though I taught them rising vp early, and teaching them, yet they haue not hearkened to receiue instruction,

1611 marginal noteHeb. necke.

1611 marginal noteCha.2.27.

Jeremiah 35:13
Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Go and tell the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, Will ye not receive instruction to hearken to my words? saith the Lord.
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1611 witness · Jeremiah 35:13 · retained source text

Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Goe and tel the men of Iudah, and inhabitants of Ierusalem, Will yee not receiue instruction to hearken to my words, saith the LORD?

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The act of teaching or informing the understanding; information; precepts conveying knowledge; direction, order, or command.

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