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Princeton's WordNet
Moloch, Molechnoun
god of the Canaanites and Phoenicians to whom parents sacrificed their children
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Molech, also spelled Moloch, is a term or name that appears in the Hebrew Bible, typically in the context of ancient pagan rituals or gods, notably associated with child sacrifice. It is thought to have originated from a Canaanite deity but has been interpreted variously across different translations and contexts. It has also been used metaphorically in literature to represent a demanding or harsh entity requiring a significant sacrifice.
Webster Dictionary
Molechnoun
the fire god of the Ammonites, to whom human sacrifices were offered; Moloch
Etymology: [Heb. molek king.]
Editors Contribution
molechnoun
A Canaanite God associated with with death and the underworld; the worship ritual of passing someone through the fire is connected with him. This ritual could have been either fire-walking or child sacrifice.
Molech has the Spirit of the natural sun.
Etymology: Sundieta
Submitted by Tehorah_Elyon on November 1, 2023
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Molech in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Molech in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- מולךHebrew
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