It is an abbrevation for Common Era and is an alternative to the  naming of the calendar era of AD. BCE (Before Common Era) and CE  are the numerical equivalents of the ca â¦ lendar eras of BC (Before  Christ) and AD ('Anno Domini'). 632 CE means the same as 632 AD.
A Rod A rod is a unit of distance equal to 5.5 yards or 16.5 feet.
A third purpose of the rod is to serve as a counting and inspection mechanism. It's actually where the Old Testament term passing under the rod stems from (Ezekiel 20:37). So not only is it important for the flock to remain under the shepherd's control and authority, but it's doubly important that the flock be subjected to the shepherd's careful and precise examination.