a golden calf

golden calf

That which is given inordinate or unworthy praise, worship, or reverence. A reference to an idol mentioned in Exodus 32:4 of the Bible, created and worshipped by the Israelites in the absence of Moses, which was considered blasphemous in God's eyes. It has become apparent that wealth and power have become the golden calves of this country, the attainment of which people prioritize with slavish devotion.

a golden calf

something, especially wealth, as an object of excessive or unworthy worship.

In the Bible, the golden calf was a statue of gold in the shape of a calf, made by Aaron in response to the Israelites' plea for a god while they awaited Moses' return from Mount Sinai, where he was receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus, chapter 32).

词组	a golden calf
释义	a golden calf golden calf That which is given inordinate or unworthy praise, worship, or reverence. A reference to an idol mentioned in Exodus 32:4 of the Bible, created and worshipped by the Israelites in the absence of Moses, which was considered blasphemous in God's eyes. It has become apparent that wealth and power have become the golden calves of this country, the attainment of which people prioritize with slavish devotion. See also: calf, golden Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a golden calf something, especially wealth, as an object of excessive or unworthy worship. In the Bible, the golden calf was a statue of gold in the shape of a calf, made by Aaron in response to the Israelites' plea for a god while they awaited Moses' return from Mount Sinai, where he was receiving the Ten Commandments (Exodus, chapter 32). See also: calf, golden Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: golden calf fall all over fall all over (one) make a fuss of/over somebody/something make a fuss over (someone or something) make a fuss of (someone or something) fuss over fuss over (someone or something) the age of miracles is past a fuss over nothing References in classic literature Jeroboam set up a golden calf here to fascinate his people and keep them from making dangerous trips to Jerusalem to worship, which might result in a return to their rightful allegiance. The Innocents Abroad I contend that guns have become like a golden calf, a version of religion in many places in the United States. A reflection on guns and golden calves QUIZ CHALLENGE: 1 Tom Jones; 2 A golden calf; 3 Sudan; 4 Vladimir; 5 The Nimrod. LEISURE TIME: QUIZ CHALLENGE 19, walked away with a Golden Calf for best director. `Nynke' named top Dutch pic These institutions have turned free trade into a golden calf. The Case Against the WTO
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