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Moloch
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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(Hebrew: molech, king)
A divinity worshiped by the idolatrous Israelites, his cult being supposed to have been introduced into Israel by Solomon (3Kings 11); a form of Baal, representing the sun-god in his destructive aspect. His worship consisted of offering human sacrifices, especially children, causing them to "pass through the fire" after they had been put to death (4Kings 16,17).
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Entry for 'Moloch'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/m/moloch.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Moloch'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/m/moloch.html. 1910.
