Easton's Bible Dictionary: M. G. Easton, M.A., D.D.

Golden calf

(Ex. 32:4, 8; Dt. 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 (Ex. 32:20).

• (See Aaron
• See Moses)