The Linked Word ProjectStrong's Number H3645
Transliteration:
K@mowsh{kem-oshe'}or (Jer. 48:7) K@miysh{kem-eesh'}
Word Origin:
from an unused root meaning to subdue
Part of Speech:
n pr dei
Usage in the KJV:
Chemosh 8
Total: 8
Total: 8
Definition:
Chemosh = "subduer"
- the national deity of the Moabites and a god of the Ammonites
- also identified with 'Baal-peor', 'Baal-zebub', 'Mars' and 'Saturn'
- worship of this god was introduced into Jerusalem by Solomon and abolished by king Josiah of Judah