Some Ans. Questions 2014 by -'Abdu'l-Bahá- 1 Para

"And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron."[63] This glorious son is the promised Manifestation, Who was born of the religion of God and reared in the bosom of the divine teachings. The iron rod is a symbol of might and power- it is not a sword- and means that He will shepherd all the nations of the earth by virtue of His divine might and power. And by this son is meant the Bab. (13:8) com1

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