Verse 21
Pass through the fire to Molech - The name of this idol is mentioned for the first time in this place. As the word מלח molech or melech signifies king or governor, it is very likely that this idol represented the sun; and more particularly as the fire appears to have been so much employed in his worship. There are several opinions concerning the meaning of passing through the fire to Molech.
- Some think that the semen humanum was offered on the fire to this idol.
- Others think that the children were actually made a burnt-offering to him.
- But others suppose the children were not burnt, but only passed through the fire, or between two fires, by way of consecration to him.
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