Strong’s H4432

מֹלֶךְ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Molek

Pronunciation

MO-lek

Definition

Molek

Meaning

Molek

Usage

Molek refers to a Canaanite deity associated with child sacrifice. The term is often used in the context of prohibitions against the Israelites engaging in the worship practices of surrounding nations, particularly those involving the sacrifice of children by fire.

Bible references

Leviticus 18:21;Leviticus 20:2;Leviticus 20:3;Leviticus 20:4;Leviticus 20:5;1 Kings 11:7;2 Kings 23:10;Jeremiah 32:35;Amos 5:26