In the context of the Bible, the concept of "inform" encompasses the act of conveying knowledge, instruction, or revelation from one party to another. This can occur through direct communication, divine revelation, or the sharing of wisdom and teachings. The act of informing is integral to the transmission of God's will, commandments, and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Divine Revelation and Prophecy

Throughout the Scriptures, God informs His people through prophets, dreams, visions, and direct communication. The prophets served as God's mouthpieces, informing the Israelites of His will, impending judgments, and promises of salvation. For instance, in Amos 3:7 , it is stated, "Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets." This highlights the importance of divine revelation as a means of informing God's people.

Instruction and Teaching

The Bible places a strong emphasis on the importance of instruction and teaching as a means of informing believers about God's laws and principles. In Deuteronomy 6:6-7 , the Israelites are commanded, "These words I am commanding you today are to be upon your hearts. And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." This passage underscores the responsibility of parents and leaders to inform the next generation about God's commandments.

Jesus as the Ultimate Informer

Jesus Christ, during His earthly ministry, served as the ultimate informer of God's truth. He taught with authority, revealing the nature of God, the kingdom of heaven, and the path to salvation. In John 8:31-32 , Jesus informs His followers, "If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." Here, Jesus emphasizes the liberating power of being informed by His teachings.

The Role of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in informing believers by guiding them into all truth. In John 16:13 , Jesus promises, "However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come." The Holy Spirit informs and enlightens believers, helping them understand and apply God's Word in their lives.

The Apostolic Mission

The apostles were tasked with informing the world about the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." This mission underscores the importance of informing others about the teachings of Christ and the path to salvation.

Wisdom Literature

The wisdom literature of the Bible, including Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, serves to inform readers about practical living and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." This highlights the role of wisdom in informing individuals about the principles of a godly life.

Conclusion

The act of informing, whether through divine revelation, teaching, or the guidance of the Holy Spirit, is a central theme in the Bible. It is through being informed by God's Word and His messengers that believers are equipped to live according to His will and to share His truth with others.1. (a.) Without regular form; shapeless; ugly; deformed.

2. (v. t.) To give form or share to; to give vital organizing power to; to give life to; to imbue and actuate with vitality; to animate; to mold; to figure; to fashion.

3. (v. t.) To communicate knowledge to; to make known to; to acquaint; to advise; to instruct; to tell; to notify; to enlighten; -- usually followed by of.

4. (v. t.) To communicate a knowledge of facts to, by way of accusation; to warn against anybody.

5. (v. t.) To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.

6. (v. t.) To give intelligence or information; to tell.

2727. katecheo -- to teach by word of mouth
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: katecheo Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ay-kheh'-o) Short
Definition: I instruct orally Definition: I instruct orally, teach, inform. ...
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1718. emphanizo -- to exhibit, appear (in person), to declare
... em-fan-id'-zo) Short Definition: I make visible, report against, appear before
Definition: I make visible (manifest); hence: I report (inform) against; pass: I ...
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3377. menuo -- to make known, report
... to make known, report. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: menuo Phonetic Spelling:
(may-noo'-o) Short Definition: I reveal, inform Definition: (a) I reveal ...
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3853. paraggello -- to transmit a message, to order
... 3853 (from 3844 , "from close-beside" and , "inform") -- properly, to charge, give
a command that is because it has gone through all the (necessary) channels. ...
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1107. gnorizo -- to come to know, to make known
... Word Origin from ginosko Definition to come to know, to make known NASB Word Usage
bring...information (1), have you know (1), inform (1), know (1), made ...
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3384. yarah -- to throw, shoot
... archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, show, shoot,. Or (2 Chr.
26:15) yara; {yaw-raw'}; a primitive root; properly, to flow ...
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241. ozen -- an ear
... Word Origin from an unused word Definition an ear NASB Word Usage attentive (1),
closely (1), ear (60), ears (58), hear* (2), hearing (39), inform* (1), known ...
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5046. nagad -- to be conspicuous
... 4), denounce (2), describe (1), disclosed (1), display (1), explain (3), fully reported
(1), give evidence (1), indeed tell (1), inform (3), informed (1 ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... has regard (1), has...knowledge (1), have (4), have relations (3), have...knowledge
(2), ignorant* (1), illiterate* (1), indeed learn (1), inform (1), informed ...
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1540. galah -- to uncover, remove
... exiles (1), expose (2), exposed (3), go from you into exile (1), go into exile
(6), go exiled (1), gone into exile (1), indeed reveal (1), inform* (1), known ...
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3046. yeda -- to know
... Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding to yada Definition to know NASB Word Usage ignorant*
(1), inform (3), informed (3), knew (2), know (5), known (4), knows (1 ...
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995. bin -- to discern
... mentally (or distinguish), ie(generally) understand -- attend, consider, be cunning,
diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have ...
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That those who are Going to Carry their Case to Court Should be ...
... Canon CVI. (Greek cix.) That those who are going to carry their case to court should
be careful to inform either the bishop of Carthage or the bishop of Rome. ...
/.../schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/canon cvi greek cix that.htm

But Gamala Persevered in Its Allegiance to the Romans...
... again, Philip was doubtful what should be the occasion of his stay, and sent a second
messenger with letters, that he might, upon his return, inform him what ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 11 but gamala persevered.htm

Epistle xxviii. To Sebastian, Bishop of Rhisinum [In Dalmatia].
... Furthermore, I inform you that I have prepared a full representation, with urgent
prayers to our most pious lords, to the effect that they ought to have sent ...
/.../the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xxviii to sebastian bishop.htm

God's Reply to These Assumptions.
... The critics inform us that this prophecy was not given by Isaiah, but by some unknown
prophet, and was bound up with Isaiah's prophecies, and labeled as his. ...
/.../concerning the assumptions of destructive criticism/vii gods reply to these.htm

To the Rev. A. Brandram
... I hope you can furnish us with the Old Testament also.' I replied that I was sorry
to inform him that at present it was entirely out of my power to comply with ...
/.../borrow/letters of george borrow/to the rev a brandram 30.htm

Business Phrases
... I. I am compelled to inform you. I ... I look forward to pleasant personal relations
in the future. I regret exceedingly to inform you. I ...
/.../kleiser/fifteen thousand useful phrases/section vi business phrases.htm

How He Wrote to the Bishop of Arles to Entertain Them. [596 AD ]
... which is pleasing to God; yet because an opportunity of writing has occurred, we
have thought fit to send this letter to you, Brother, to inform you, that with ...
/.../bede/bedes ecclesiastical history of england/chap xxiv how he wrote.htm

Letter Xcv. From Pope Anastasius to Simplicianus.
... At the request of Theophilus Anastasius, bishop of Rome, writes to Simplicianus,
bishop of Milan, to inform him that he, like Theophilus, has condemned Origen ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/letter xcv from pope anastasius.htm

What Augustin Requests from his Readers. The Errors of Readers ...
... this my labor. And if he cannot inform myself, most willing and glad should
I be that he should inform those whom he can. Yet, for ...
/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 3 what augustin requests from.htm

Of Justice, which is the Worship of the True God.
... or silver as lead, and necessity should compel him to buy it, will he conceal his
knowledge and buy it for a small sum, or will he rather inform the seller of ...
/.../lactantius/the divine institutes/chap lvi of justice which is.htm

Inform (24 Occurrences)
... 6. (vt) To give intelligence or information; to tell. Multi-Version Concordance
Inform (24 Occurrences). ... They will inform you of everything here. (WEY NAS). ...
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Information (14 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:15 Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that
he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge ...
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Notify (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vt) To give notice to; to inform by notice; to apprise; as, the constable has
notified the citizens to meet at the city hall; the bell notifies us of the ...
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Teach (172 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To direct, as an instructor; to manage, as a preceptor; to guide the studies
of; to instruct; to inform; to conduct through a course of studies; as, to ...
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Absalom (93 Occurrences)
... while everything was in a panic, was thwarted (2 Samuel 17:1); nay more, spies were
constantly kept in contact with David's headquarters to inform the king of ...
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Star (16 Occurrences)
... We are indeed told but two facts concerning it: first, that its appearance in some
way or other did inform the wise men, not of the birth of a king of the Jews ...
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Magi (4 Occurrences)
... We are indeed told but two facts concerning it: first, that its appearance in some
way or other did inform the wise men, not of the birth of a king of the Jews ...
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Nahash (9 Occurrences)
... The inhabitants of Jabesh-Gilead having been exposed to great danger from Nahash,
sent messengers to Gibeah to inform Saul of their extremity. ...
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Notice (44 Occurrences)
... Acts 23:15 Now therefore, you with the council inform the commanding officer that
he should bring him down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to judge ...
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Whisper (9 Occurrences)
... a whisper. 5. (vt) To address in a whisper, or low voice. 6. (vt) To prompt
secretly or cautiously; to inform privately. 7. (n.) A ...
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