And if the people of the land do any ways hide their eyes from the man, when he giveth of his seed unto Molech, and kill him not:
And if the people of the land deliberately look the other way and ignore it when someone sacrifices their child to Molech, and they don't put him to death:
God is warning that communities will be held accountable if they ignore or cover up the horrific sin of child sacrifice instead of stopping it.
📚 Historical Context
This verse addresses the practice of child sacrifice to Molech, a pagan deity worshipped by surrounding nations like the Ammonites. Parents would burn their children alive as offerings to this false god, believing it would bring prosperity or favor. God was establishing clear boundaries for Israel to remain separate from these abhorrent practices of neighboring cultures.
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