| Pronunciation: | 'gowldun kaf | ||
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| Definition: | [n] (Old Testament) an idol made by Aaron for the Israelites to worship; destroyed by Moses; it is now used to refer to anything worshipped undeservedly | ||
| See Also: | god, graven image, idol | ||
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| Easton Bible Dictionary | |||
| Definition: | (Ex. 32:4,8; Deut. 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 ¯T0000002; MOSES.) | ||
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