Dictionary term
Moloch
Direct answer
Moloch or Molech is a biblical name associated with forbidden child sacrifice and later demonological imagery of destructive idolatry.
Moloch is a biblical idolatry term tied to child sacrifice and later demonology.
- Source
- The Great Almanac Dictionary
- Category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Also appears in
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Aliases
- None listed
- Last updated
- 2026-07-15
Quick reference
- Use when
- Use Moloch for studying idolatry, child sacrifice warnings, prophetic critique, and later literary demonology.
- Do not use it for
- Do not use Moloch language loosely for people or groups without serious context.
- Reference category
- Demons & Fallen Beings
- Related terms
- Demon, Fallen Angel, Spiritual Warfare, Discernment
The story behind Moloch
Moloch became a major symbol in religious polemic, literature, demonology, and cultural critique of systems that sacrifice children or the vulnerable.
Moloch in spiritual tradition
Spiritually, Moloch asks where false worship demands the innocent as payment.
The Great Almanac frames Moloch with educational restraint. Mystical or symbolic language may be meaningful, but it should not be exaggerated into certainty, panic, or permission to ignore ordinary responsibility.
Moloch in the Bible
Biblical texts condemn passing children through fire to Molech or related forbidden cultic practices.
Why Moloch matters
Moloch matters because it symbolizes worship that consumes the vulnerable, making it one of the strongest images of corrupted religion.
Example in a reading: Prophetic critique of child sacrifice frames Moloch as a horror of idolatry and injustice.
Interpretive caution: Do not use Moloch language loosely for people or groups without serious context.
How Moloch is used in a reading
Use Moloch for studying idolatry, child sacrifice warnings, prophetic critique, and later literary demonology.
Where interpretation stops
Information on Moloch is presented strictly for educational, historical, and devotional purposes. Complex or sensitive spiritual topics are approached with absolute calm and balance, avoiding any ritual instructions, superstitions, or exaggerated claims. If you are experiencing distress, anxiety, or safety concerns related to these themes, we warmly encourage seeking support from trusted local pastoral, clinical, or counseling resources to ensure your well-being.
Safety note
Sources and editorial method
This concise reference separates established definitions from historical, symbolic, or interpretive claims. Entries without external references are presented as editorial summaries rather than primary-source scholarship.
The page starts with a direct definition, then separates use, example, caution, spiritual meaning, and historical context. For astrology, occult, demonology, curse, and spiritual warfare terms, the editorial rule is to explain the term without making fear-based, fatalistic, medical, legal, financial, or ritual-instruction claims.
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