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# rod #
## Definition: ##
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The term "rod" refers to a narrow, solid, stick-like tool that was used in several different ways. It was probably at least a meter in length.
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* A wooden rod was used by a shepherd to defend the sheep from other animals. It was also thrown toward a wandering sheep to bring it back to the the flock.
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* In Psalm 23, King David used the terms "rod" and "staff" as metaphors to refer to God's guidance and discipline for his people.
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* A shepherd's rod was also used to count the sheep as they passed under it.
* Another metaphorical expression, "rod of iron," refers to God's punishment for people who rebel against him and do evil things.
* In ancient times, measuring rods made of metal, wood, or stone were used to measure the length of a building or object.
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* In the Bible, a wooden rod was also referred to as an instrument to discipline children.
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(See also: [staff ](../other/staff.md ), [sheep ](../other/sheep.md ), [shepherd ](../other/shepherd.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Corinthians 04:19-21 ](en/tn/1co/help/04/19 )
* [1 Samuel 14:43-44 ](en/tn/1sa/help/14/43 )
* [Acts 16:22-24 ](en/tn/act/help/16/22 )
* [Exodus 27:9-10 ](en/tn/exo/help/27/09 )
* [Revelation 11:1-2 ](en/tn/rev/help/11/01 )
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