Leviticus 16:8

And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

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Interpretation

Without entering into particulars of the sacrifices on the great day of atonement, we may notice that it was to be a statute for ever, till that dispensation be at an end. As long as we are continually sinning, we continually need the atonement.

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This thought runs through Leviticus 16:5-9.

Leviticus 16:5 Leviticus 16:6 Leviticus 16:7 Leviticus 16:8 Leviticus 16:9

Glossary

Azazel Place: ( Lev. 16:8 , 10, 26, Revised Version only here; rendered “scape-goat” in the Authorized Version). This word has given rise to many different views. Modern identification: not a place (being, goat, or the idea of removal).