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Golden Calf

Easton's Bible Dictionary

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(Exodus 32:4,8; Deuteronomy 9:16; Nehemiah 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 (Exodus 32:20 ). (See AARON; MOSES .)

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Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Golden Calf'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​g/golden-calf.html. 1897.
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