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Bible verses about Child Sacrifice

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Understanding the biblical context of child sacrifice, though a challenging topic, is crucial for grasping the depth of God's love and the lengths He goes to protect the innocent. Examining these scriptures reveals the stark contrast between pagan practices and God's unwavering commitment to the sanctity of life. By studying these passages, we gain insight into the spiritual battles faced by ancient Israelites, the consequences of disobedience, and the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which atones for all sin and offers redemption. This exploration fosters a deeper appreciation for God's mercy, justice, and the preciousness of every human life.

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And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with blood.

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Moreover thou hast taken thy sons and thy daughters, whom thou hast borne unto me, and these hast thou sacrificed unto them to be devoured. Is this of thy whoredoms a small matter,

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And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.

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For when they had slain their children to their idols, then they came the same day into my sanctuary to profane it; and, lo, thus have they done in the midst of mine house.

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And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.

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They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new gods that came newly up, whom your fathers feared not.

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And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger.

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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:

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And I will sell your sons and your daughters into the hand of the children of Judah, and they shall sell them to the Sabeans, to a people far off: for the Lord hath spoken it.

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That thou hast slain my children, and delivered them to cause them to pass through the fire for them?

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The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

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Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.

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And if ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? and if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? offer it now unto thy governor; will he be pleased with thee, or accept thy person? saith the Lord of hosts.

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And the Avites made Nibhaz and Tartak, and the Sepharvites burnt their children in fire to Adrammelech and Anammelech, the gods of Sepharvaim.

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Moreover he burnt incense in the valley of the son of Hinnom, and burnt his children in the fire, after the abominations of the heathen whom the Lord had cast out before the children of Israel.

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As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

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Therefore now thus saith the Lord, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain;

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And they built the high places of Baal, which are in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to cause their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire unto Molech; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my mind, that they should do this abomination, to cause Judah to sin.

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Therefore deliver up their children to the famine, and pour out their blood by the force of the sword; and let their wives be bereaved of their children, and be widows; and let their men be put to death; let their young men be slain by the sword in battle.

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They sacrifice upon the tops of the mountains, and burn incense upon the hills, under oaks and poplars and elms, because the shadow thereof is good: therefore your daughters shall commit whoredom, and your spouses shall commit adultery.

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But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.

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And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the Lord slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the Lord all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.

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And I will set my face against that man, and will cut him off from among his people; because he hath given of his seed unto Molech, to defile my sanctuary, and to profane my holy name.

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And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.

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He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine’s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.

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Behold, O Lord, and consider to whom thou hast done this. Shall the women eat their fruit, and children of a span long? shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?

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Again, thou shalt say to the children of Israel, Whosoever he be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn in Israel, that giveth any of his seed unto Molech; he shall surely be put to death: the people of the land shall stone him with stones.

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And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.

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That they have committed adultery, and blood is in their hands, and with their idols have they committed adultery, and have also caused their sons, whom they bare unto me, to pass for them through the fire, to devour them.

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The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring unto the house of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.

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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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And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.

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And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.

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And they have built the high places of Tophet, which is in the valley of the son of Hinnom, to burn their sons and their daughters in the fire; which I commanded them not, neither came it into my heart.

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Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, or with ten thousands of rivers of oil? shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?

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He that sacrificeth unto any god, save unto the Lord only, he shall be utterly destroyed.

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The first of the firstfruits of thy land thou shalt bring into the house of the Lord thy God. Thou shalt not seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.

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And they took their daughters to be their wives, and gave their daughters to their sons, and served their gods.

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They joined themselves also unto Baal–peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dead.

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And Manoah said, Now let thy words come to pass. How shall we order the child, and how shall we do unto him?

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The Bible's condemnation of child sacrifice, evidenced throughout both the Old and New Testaments, reveals a core tenet of God's character: the sanctity of human life, particularly that of the most vulnerable. From Leviticus' explicit prohibitions to Jeremiah's prophecies against idolatrous practices and Jesus' embrace of children, these verses underscore the profound value God places on each individual. Examining these scriptures compels reflection on the inherent worth of every life and challenges us to consider how we advocate for the defenseless in our own time. While the literal practice of child sacrifice might seem distant, the underlying principles of prioritizing personal gain or societal convenience over the well-being of children remain relevant. May these verses serve as a constant reminder to protect, nurture, and cherish the lives entrusted to our care, reflecting God's unwavering love and protection for all.