You are here: Jesus Central > Torry's Topics Reference > Calf, The Eaten in the patriarchal ageFattened in stalls, &cFed on: Branches of trees, &c.Fed on: Milk.If first-born not redeemedIllustrative of: Patient endurance.Illustrative of: Sacrifices of praise. Illustrative of: Saints nourished by grace.Of a year old best for sacrificeOffered in sacrificePlayfulness of, alluded toThe young of the herdWhen fattened considered a delicacy