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Deity

Molech

Canaanite deity

Canaanite deity associated with child sacrifice, condemned in law and prophecy.

10 appearances6 Bible books2 known aliases

Who or what is this?

A deity associated with child sacrifice and condemned in Israel's law and prophetic indictments. New Testament retellings use the KJV form Moloch when recalling Israel's wilderness idolatry.

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All appearances10