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Molech, Moloch

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.

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

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 11:7
• 2 Kings 23:10
• Acts 7:43
• Jeremiah 32:33-35
• Leviticus 18:21

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H4428, H4432, G3434