KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the LORD.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You must not sacrifice any of your children by fire to the god Molech, and you must not dishonor the name of your God. I am the LORD.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding His people never to sacrifice their children to false gods, as this would dishonor Him completely.
📚 Historical Context
Molech was a Canaanite god whose worship involved the horrific practice of child sacrifice by burning. The surrounding pagan nations regularly practiced this ritual, believing it would bring them prosperity or favor from their gods. God was establishing clear boundaries for His people as they prepared to enter the Promised Land, distinguishing their worship from the abominable practices of the nations around them.
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