NOUN | artifact | golden calf | (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites / Israelites to worship |
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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. | |
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Category | Old Testament | The collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people |
Broader | idol, graven image, god | A material effigy that is worshipped |
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