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# rod
## Related Ideas:
measurement
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## 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.
* 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.
* 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:
* [1 Corinthians 04:21](rc://en/tn/help/1co/04/21)
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* [1 Samuel 14:43-44](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/14/43)
* [Acts 16:23](rc://en/tn/help/act/16/23)
* [Exodus 27:9-10](rc://en/tn/help/exo/27/09)
* [Revelation 11:01](rc://en/tn/help/rev/11/01)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H2415, H4294, H4731, H7626, G2563, G4463, G4464
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
measuring, measuring rod, rod, rods