Some Ans. Questions 1908 by -'Abdu'l-Bahá- 1 Para

Verse 5. "And she brought forth a man child, Who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron." This great son is the promised Manifestation Who was born of the Law of God and reared in the bosom of the divine teachings. The iron rod is a symbol of power and might-- it is not a sword-- and means that with divine power and might He will shepherd all the nations of the earth. This son is the Bab (70:2)

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