7. The Sheepfold.—Dummelow's Commentary says, on John 10:2: "To understand the imagery, it must be remembered that Eastern folds are large open enclosures, into which several flocks are driven at the approach of night. There is only one door, which a single shepherd guards, while the others go home to rest. In the morning the shepherds return, are recognized by the doorkeeper, call their flocks round them, and lead them forth to pasture."
FOOTNOTES:
[834] John 7:1-10.
[836] John 7:5; compare Mark 3:21 in which "friends" is an inaccurate rendition for "kinsmen".
[837] Compare Christ's answer to His mother, John 2:4; see also 7:30; 8:20.
[838] John 7:11-53.
[839] [Note 1], end of chapter.