As the sheep entered or left the pen, they would ‘ pass under the crook ’ and could thus be counted by the shepherd. A Christian shepherd likewise needs to know and keep track of the flock of God under his care.
मेंढरे मेंढवाड्यात जाताना किंवा त्यातून बाहेर पडताना “काठीखालून ” जात आणि मेंढपाळ त्यांना मोजत असे.