Abortion In the Bible?

Abortion as Child Sacrifice to Moloch

In ancient Canaan, the people worshipped the pagan god Moloch, which in Hebrew means the king of shameful sacrifice. Worship included ritual prostitution and sacrificing children. Babies would be placed in the idol's arms or abdomen and burned alive.

In doing this, the people believed that Moloch would give them financial prosperity and bless their future children. This took place just outside of Jerusalem in Tophet in the Valley of Hinnom, a location that became synonymous with hell.

Unfortunately, the Israelites were not wise to the ways of this false god. Solomon built a place of worship to Moloch. The people sacrificed their children, as did kings Ahaz and Manasseh, provoking the Lord to anger.

Then came Josiah, a king who loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, and might. He read in the law that anyone who sacrifices their children to Moloch shall face the wrath of God, and those who ignore child sacrifice would be cut off from God and his people.

Josiah was grieved and repented before the Lord. He destroyed every high place to every false god. He defiled Tophet so that no one would ever again burn a son or daughter to Moloch. The Lord blessed him with peace, but Israel remained unrepentant and were handed over to their enemies.

The Bible’s Condemnation of Abortion and Innocent Blood

The Bible is not silent on the subject of abortion. It is a sacrifice to a false god, the work of the devil himself. The Lord hates hands that spill innocent blood. He will judge this sin as before and also those who remain silent.

Cleansed by Christ and Called to End Shameful Sacrifice

We must be cleansed by Christ and end this shameful sacrifice when we understand the text.