Golden calf

Easton's Bible Dictionary

(Exod 32:4, 8; Deut 9:16; Neh 9:18). This was a molten image of a calf which the idolatrous Israelites formed at Sinai. This symbol was borrowed from the custom of the Egyptians. It was destroyed at the command of Moses (Exod 32:20). (See AARON; MOSES.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

Golden Calf

gold'-'-n: Probably a representation of the sun in Taurus.

See ASTROLOGY, 7; CALF, GOLDEN.

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