Strong's Lexicon egel: Calf Original Word: אֶגֶל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to flow or to move quickly Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3448 (móschos): Refers to a young bull or calf, used in the New Testament in contexts such as the parable of the prodigal son (Luke 15:23). Usage: The Hebrew word "egel" primarily refers to a young male calf. In the biblical context, it is often used to describe a young bull, which can be associated with both agricultural practices and religious rituals. The term is sometimes used metaphorically to represent idolatry, as seen in the infamous incident of the golden calf. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, calves were significant both economically and religiously. They were valuable livestock, providing meat, milk, and labor. In religious contexts, calves were sometimes used as sacrificial animals. The worship of calves or bulls was common in surrounding pagan cultures, symbolizing strength and fertility. This cultural backdrop helps explain the Israelites' creation of the golden calf in Exodus 32, reflecting a syncretism with Egyptian religious practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a drop NASB Translation drops (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵ֫גֶל noun [masculine] usually transitive drop, אֶגְלֵיטָֿ֑ל dew-drops Job 38:28 ("" מָטָר) so Vrss De Di; Hoffm 'Rückstände,' 'Ansammlungen,' i.e. collections, stores, reserve-supply. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drop From an unused root (meaning to flow down or together as drops); a reservoir -- drop. Forms and Transliterations אֶגְלֵי־ אגלי־ ’eḡ·lê- ’eḡlê- egleiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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