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this may be uninportant but in the 23 psalms he says
[ thy rod and thy staff] they are tools the staff i
understand the rod is this a club? i may know the answer
but would like yours. josh and steve
Hi Josh and Steve,
Everything matters when it comes to Bible study ;-)
Rod: Shebet (shay'-bet);
Word Origin: Hebrew, Noun Masculine
from an unused root probably meaning to branch off rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe
rod, staff
shaft (of spear, dart)
club (of shepherd's implement)
truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority)
clan, tribe
Staff: Mish`enah (mish-ay-naw');
Word Origin: Hebrew, Noun Feminine
from (04937)
support (of every kind), staff
Now, one could do much with this.
The "rod" is masculine, showing power, authority and force
God's POWER and Authority protects us.
The "staff" is feminine, showing wisdom and leadership.
God guides us when we are willing to follow Him.
So, if we submit to God's guidance He will give us authority and lead and defend us so that we can do His will.
That's how I would take these at least.
Hope this helps,
~ Pastor John
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