self mortification, n.Definitions

Self-mortification (n.) belongs ⁠​‌​​​‌​​​‌​‌‌​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​‌​​‌​​​​​‌‌​​‌​​​‌‌​‌‌​⁠to Baal's prophets, not Israel's; it is Moloch who wants life given up.