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 ## Definition: ##
 
-The term "rod" refers to a narrow, solid, stick-like tool that is used in several different ways. It was probably at least a meter in length.
+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.
-* In Psalm 23, King David used the terms, "rod" and "staff" as metaphors to refer to God's guidance and discipline for his people.
+* 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.
-* In the Bible, a wooden rod is also referred to as an instrument to discipline children.
+* In the Bible, a wooden rod was also referred to as an instrument to discipline children.
 
 (See also: [staff](../other/staff.md) **·** [sheep, ram](../other/sheep.md) **·** [shepherd, to shepherd](../other/shepherd.md))