Hebrew · H5695, H4541 · unreviewed

עֵגֶל מַסֵּכָה

A (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer ) · properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation , i.e. league ; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)

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עֵגֶל H5695 a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer )

Pronunciation egel

Young bovine denoting vigor and fertility; theologically freighted by idolatry (golden calf) and sacrifice.

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מַסֵּכָה H4541 properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation , i.e. league ; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)

Pronunciation masēkāh

Cast metal idol or libation offering; theologically significant as object of idolatrous worship condemned throughout OT.

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