A young animal prized as the source of tender meat, suitable for celebrations. However, it also had associations with both the OT sacrificial system and idolatry.
The association of the calf with idolatry
The sacrifice of calves
The flesh of the calf as a prized food
The metaphorical use of calves
|4605||animals, religious role|
|7316||blood, OT sacrifices|
|7435||sacrifice, in OT|