Lexicon :: Strong's G1321 - didaskō

“Now, Israel, listen to the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live, enter, and take possession of the land the LORD, the God of your ancestors, is giving you.

“The day you stood before the LORD your God at Horeb, the LORD said to me, ‘Assemble the people before me, and I will let them hear my words, so that they may learn to fear me all the days they live on the earth and may instruct their children.’

“At that time the LORD commanded me to teach you statutes and ordinances for you to follow in the land you are about to cross into and possess.

“But you stand here with me, and I will tell you every command ​— ​the statutes and ordinances ​— ​you are to teach them, so that they may follow them in the land I am giving them to possess.’

“This is the command ​— ​the statutes and ordinances ​— ​the LORD your God has commanded me to teach you, so that you may follow them in the land you are about to enter and possess.

“Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

“so that they won’t teach you to do all the detestable acts they do for their gods, and you sin against the LORD your God.

“Therefore write down this song for yourselves and teach it to the Israelites; have them sing it,[fn] so that this song may be a witness for me against the Israelites.

So Moses wrote down this song on that day and taught it to the Israelites.

Moses came with Joshua[fn] son of Nun and recited all the words of this song in the presence of the people.

This was to teach the future generations of the Israelites how to fight in battle, especially those who had not fought before.

and he ordered that the Judahites be taught The Song of the Bow. It is written in the Book of Jashar:[fn]

He trains my hands for war;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

The descendants of Reuben and Gad and half the tribe of Manasseh had 44,760 warriors who could serve in the army ​— ​men who carried shield and sword, drew the bow, and were trained for war.

They numbered 288 together with their relatives who were all trained and skillful in music for the LORD.

In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials ​— ​Ben-hail,[fn] Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah ​— ​to teach in the cities of Judah.

They taught throughout Judah, having the book of the LORD’s instruction with them. They went throughout the towns of Judah and taught the people.

Now Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel.

They read out of the book of the law of God, translating and giving the meaning so that the people could understand what was read.

Teach me, and I will be silent.

Help me understand what I did wrong.

Will they not teach you and tell you

and speak from their understanding?

I will say to God,

“Do not declare me guilty!

Let me know why you prosecute me.

How many iniquities and sins have I committed?[fn]

Reveal to me my transgression and sin.

Can anyone teach God knowledge,

since he judges the exalted ones?[fn]

Can a man be of any use to God?

Can even a wise man be of use to him?

But it is the spirit in a person—

the breath from the Almighty—

that gives anyone understanding.

The Spirit of God has made me,

and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.

If not, then listen to me;

be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.

Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you,

for there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.

Teach us what we should say to him;

we cannot prepare our case because of our darkness.

You said, “Listen now, and I will speak.

When I question you, you will inform me.”

He trains my hands for war;

my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Make your ways known to me, LORD;

teach me your paths.

He leads the humble in what is right

and teaches them his way.

Come, children, listen to me;

I will teach you the fear of the LORD.

Then I will teach the rebellious your ways,

and sinners will return to you.

God, you have taught me from my youth,

and I still proclaim your wondrous works.

The one who instructs nations,

the one who teaches mankind knowledge —

does he not discipline?

LORD, how happy is anyone you discipline

and teach from your law

LORD, may you be blessed;

teach me your statutes.

I told you about my life,

and you answered me;

teach me your statutes.

LORD, the earth is filled with your faithful love;

teach me your statutes.

Teach me good judgment and discernment,

for I rely on your commands.

You are good, and you do what is good;

teach me your statutes.

I have more insight than all my teachers

because your decrees are my meditation.

LORD, please accept my freewill offerings of praise,

and teach me your judgments.

Deal with your servant based on your faithful love;

teach me your statutes.

Make your face shine on your servant,

and teach me your statutes.