Dictionary entry

Calf, The

R. A. Torrey's New Topical Textbook

The young of the herd Job 21:10; Jer 31:12

Playfulness of, alluded to Ps 29:6

FED ON

Milk 1Sa 6:10

Branches of trees, &c Isa 27:10

Fattened in stalls, &c 1Sa 28:24; Am 6:4

Offered in sacrifice Le 9:2,3; Heb 9:12,19

Of a year old best for sacrifice Mic 6:6

If first-born not redeemed Nu 18:17

Eaten in the patriarchal age Ge 18:7,8

When fattened considered a delicacy 1Sa 28:24,25; Am 6:4; Lu 15:23,27

ILLUSTRATIVE OF

Saints nourished by grace Mal 4:2

Sacrifices of praise Ho 14:2; Heb 13:5

Patient endurance Eze 1:7; Re 4:7