Bible Dictionaries
Golden Calf
Easton's Bible Dictionary
(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 .) Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Golden Calf'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/g/golden-calf.html. 1897.