The calf, or more properly in the Greek a young bullock, is the second of the four living creatures around God's throne, and it symbolizes firmness, endurance, and strength. It stands under the throne as one of its supports. It also represents qualities found abundantly in the divine administration of Him who sits on the throne: stability, firmness, and perseverance. Together with the lion (royal power and authority), the face of a man (intelligence and wisdom), and the flying eagle (swiftness in carrying out God's commands, and protective care), the bullock portrays the majesty of God and His providential government. These symbols show what sustains His throne and the energy and firmness with which His government is administered.

The calf, or more properly in the Greek a young bullock, is the second of the four living creatures around God's throne in Revelation 4:7, and it symbolizes firmness, endurance, and strength. It stands under the throne as one of its supports. It also represents qualities of the One who sits on the throne that are found abundantly in the divine administration: stability, firmness, and perseverance. Alongside the lion's dominion and authority, the man's intelligence and wisdom, and the eagle's swift execution of God's commands, the bullock shows the energy and firmness with which God's government is administered. Together, these four faces portray what sustains His throne.