Strong's Lexicon Moloch: Moloch Original Word: Μολόχ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew מֹלֶךְ (Molek), which is related to the root word מֶלֶךְ (melek), meaning "king." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H4432: מֹלֶךְ (Molek) Usage: Moloch refers to a Canaanite deity associated with child sacrifice. In the biblical context, Moloch is often depicted as a false god worshiped by some Israelites in defiance of Yahweh's commandments. The worship of Moloch involved the abominable practice of offering children as sacrifices, which was strictly prohibited by God. Cultural and Historical Background: Moloch worship was prevalent among the Canaanites and other neighboring cultures. The practice of child sacrifice was seen as a way to appease the deity and ensure prosperity or favor. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against adopting such practices, as they were contrary to the worship of Yahweh, who values life and abhors such detestable acts. The worship of Moloch is often associated with the Valley of Hinnom (Gehenna), a place later used as a symbol of judgment and hell. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Molek Definition Moloch, the god of the Ammonites NASB Translation Moloch (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3434: ΜολόχΜολόχ, ὁ (Hebrew מֹלֶך, מִלְכֹּם, also מַלְכָּם; cf. Gesenius, Thesaurus, ii., p. 794f), indeclinable, Moloch, name of the idol-god of the Ammonites, to which human victims, particularly young children, were offered in sacrifice. According to the description in the Jalkut ((Rashi (Vulg. Jarchi)) on Jeremiah 7:(31)), its image was a hollow brazen figure, with the head of an ox, and outstretched human arms. It was heated red-hot by fire from within, and the little ones placed in its arms to be slowly burned, while to prevent their parents from hearing their dying cries the sacrificing-priests beat drums (see γηννα): Acts 7:43 from Amos 5:26 the Sept., where Hebrew מַלְכְּכֶם, which ought to have been translated βασιλέως ὑμῶν, i. e. of your idol. Cf. Winers RWB, under the word, Moloch; J. G. Müller in Herzog ix. 714f; Merx in Schenkel see 194f; (BB. DD. under the words Molech, Moloch; Winers Grammar, Robertson Smith in Encyc. Brit. edition 9, under the word; Baudissin, Jahve et Moloch etc. and especially in Herzog 2 vol. 10:168-178). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Moloch. Of Hebrew origin (Molek); Moloch (i.e. Molek), an idol -- Moloch. see HEBREW Molek Forms and Transliterations Μολοχ Μολόχ Μολὸχ μολόχη μολύνσεως Moloch MolóchLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |