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Molech

Facts:

Molech was the name of one of the false gods that the Canaanites worshiped. Other spellings are "Moloch" and "Molek."

  • People who worshiped Molech sacrificed their children to him by means of fire.
  • Some of the Israelites also worshiped Molech instead of the one true God, Yahweh. They followed the evil practices of Molech worshipers, including sacrificing their children.

(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)

(See also: Canaan, evil, false god, God, false god, sacrifice, true, worship, Yahweh)

Bible References:

Word Data:

  • Strong's: H4428, H4432, G3434

Forms Found in the English ULB:

Molech