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kill the fat·ted calf

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  1. kill the fatted calfverb

    To begin a festive celebration and rejoicing for someone's long-awaited return.

  2. Etymology: The phrase derives from the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kill the fatted calf in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kill the fatted calf in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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  • Ron-Laurel Handel
    Ron-Laurel Handel
    This represents the fulfilling of Leviticus 3: The Peace offering. The runaway son has humiliated the father and when the son returns, the father (who I believe had prepared this calf from the day his son left) now says to the community around him, I'm at peace with my son who was lost! they took 'a' fattened calf slaughtered it, took the fat and offered it as the 'Peace offering. 
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