Meaning
The golden calf was a molten calf made by the Israelites at Mount Sinai and worshipped during Moses’ absence.
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, the golden calf was made by Aaron from the gold brought by the children of Israel while Moses was on Mount Sinai.
The people worshipped the calf and offered sacrifices before it.
When Moses came down from the mountain and saw what they had done, he broke the tablets of stone and destroyed the calf.
Key References
- Exodus 32:1-35
- Deuteronomy 9:7-21
- Nehemiah 9:16-21
- Psalm 106:19-23
- Acts 7:39-41
Related Terms
- Aaron
- Moses
- Israel
- Idolatry
- Mount Sinai
- Idol