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 ROD IS USED IN THE Bible to symbolize power and authorityâdestructive power, such as the ârod of ironâ; the rod of discipline; and especially the rod of assistance and comfort as suggested in our theme text.