Footnote
In Bible times, the word “rod” (Hebrew, sheʹvet) meant a “stick” or a “staff,” such as that used by a shepherd.10 In this context the rod of authority suggests loving guidance, not harsh brutality.—Compare Psalm 23:4.
In Bible times, the word “rod” (Hebrew, sheʹvet) meant a “stick” or a “staff,” such as that used by a shepherd.10 In this context the rod of authority suggests loving guidance, not harsh brutality.—Compare Psalm 23:4.