Question
When the Jews worshipped an idol at Mount Sinai, why did they choose to worship a golden calf?
Answer
The calf symbolized Egypt; see Jeremiah 46:20.
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When the Jews worshipped an idol at Mount Sinai, why did they choose to worship a golden calf?
The calf symbolized Egypt; see Jeremiah 46:20.