Molech, Moloch
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Definition
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)
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