The calf was held in high esteem by the Jews as food. (1 Samuel 28:24; Luke 15:23) The molten calf prepared by Aaron for the people to worship, (Exodus 32:4) was probably a wooden figure laminated with gold, a process which is known to have existed in Egypt. See: Aaron
CALF
Meaning of CALF in English
Smith's Bible English dictionary. Английский библейский словарь Смита. 2012