The "rod," though at times literal, represents parental authority that is administered firmly but lovingly and appropriately out of concern for the children's eternal welfare. - Hebrews 12:7-11.
Hambileswi minkarhi yin'wana "nhonga" yi vulaka ku xupula hi xiviri, kahle-kahle yi vula vulawuri bya vatswari lebyi tiyeke kambe bya rirhandzu, lebyi va byi tirhisaka hi mfanelo hileswi va khumbekaka hi vuhlayiseki bya vana va vona. - Vaheveru 12:7-11.