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Prodigal and killing the fatted calf?

I think there is no significance in the killing of the fatted calf there was a custom in those days that there was always a calf fattening ready for festive occasions. Possibly there is some allusion to calves as a sin/peace offering and the death of Jesus


What do they call a calf that cowboys find and bring home to feed out?

A "fatted" calf .


What actors and actresses appeared in Fatted Calf - 1997?

The cast of Fatted Calf - 1997 includes: Dermot Canavan as P.E. Teacher Anne Malone as Grandmother


Why does the father decide to kill a fatted calf in the story the parable of the prodigal son?

The father in this Parable missed his younger son very much and when the son came home the father was over joyed and he called for a robe and a ring and then the fatted calf. The fatted calf was reserved for special times, like a sacrifice or a great feast celebration and the return of his son call for great celebration. The overall theme of this story is the joy of God, and the celebrations that occur in heaven when a sinner comes to God and repents and is given salvation.


Who father was so pleased tomsee him that he gave him the best robe and killed the fatted calf?

Prodigal son


What does the idiom 'to kill the fatted calf' mean?

The idiom to kills/slaughter the fattened calf basically means that you will celebrate with a friend or relative that you have not seen in a very long time.


What is the Hebrew word for calf?

egel (עגל)


Why was fattening a calf important in the New Testament?

It was not important from the Biblical view point, but, practically speaking, if you were to invite people to a BBQ, a fatted calf is the way to go (Luke 15:23,27,30). Because the calf meat (veal) is soft, and the fat coats the meat as it is melting over the fire, thus preserving the juices by preventing the meat from drying out, so you would try to find the fattest calf in your herd if you want to please your guests.


What is a baby African elephant called?

The name for a baby elephant is calf. The elephant's mother would be called a cow, and the father would be called a bull.


What are the rest of the lyrics to the song that begins Rejoice rejoice my son is coming home again rejoice rejoice go kill the fatted calf?

This would be the parable of the Prodigal Son. I can not tell you the exact words because I do not know what translation of the Bible you are using, however,It is inLuke 15:11-32


How many times a day does a new born calf suck its Mother?

A calf will suckle every two to three hours, so in a 24 hour period that would be around 9 to 12 times a day.


What are some synonyms for celebrate?

lionise, lionize, fete, bless, commemorate, commend, crack up (informal) drink to, eulogize, exalt, extol, glorify, honour, keep, kill the fatted calf, laud, observe, perform, praise, proclaim, publicize, put the flags out, rejoice, reverence, solemnize, toast are some synonyms of celebrate.