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Sheep-fold

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A sheep-fold was a fenced or enclosed place where sheep were gathered for protection. In biblical imagery, the flock and its fold also illustrate the care and keeping of God’s people.
Biblical Usage
Sheep-folds are mentioned in connection with Israelite flocks. In John 10, the Authorized Version uses “fold” for two Greek words, one of which properly means “flock.”
Scripture References
Numbers 32:24 1 Chronicles 17:7 Psalms 50:9 Psalms 78:70 John 10:16 Matthew 26:31 Luke 2:8 1 Corinthians 9:7