HyperDic: golden_calf

English > 1 sense of the expression golden calf:
NOUNartifactgolden calf(Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites / Israelites to worship
English > golden calf: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaning(Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites / Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly.
CategoryOld TestamentThe collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people
Broaderidol, graven image, godA material effigy that is worshipped

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