Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to be used for making atonement by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat. New Living Translation The other goat, the scapegoat chosen by lot to be sent away, will be kept alive, standing before the LORD. When it is sent away to Azazel in the wilderness, the people will be purified and made right with the LORD. English Standard Version but the goat on which the lot fell for Azazel shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement over it, that it may be sent away into the wilderness to Azazel. Berean Standard Bible But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Berean Literal Bible And the goat upon which the lot for Azazel came up shall be presented alive before the face of YHWH, to make atonement upon it, to send it away to Azazel into the wilderness. King James Bible But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness. New King James Version But the goat on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, and to let it go as the scapegoat into the wilderness. New American Standard Bible But the goat on which the lot for the scapegoat fell shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, to send it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. NASB 1995 “But the goat on which the lot for the scapegoat fell shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, to send it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. NASB 1977 “But the goat on which the lot for the scapegoat fell, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement upon it, to send it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Legacy Standard Bible But the goat on which the lot for the scapegoat fell shall be presented alive before Yahweh, to make atonement upon it, to send it out into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Amplified Bible But the goat on which the lot fell for the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement on it; it shall be sent into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Berean Annotated Bible But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD {YHWH} to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Christian Standard Bible But the goat chosen by lot for an uninhabitable place is to be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement with it by sending it into the wilderness for an uninhabitable place. Holman Christian Standard Bible But the goat chosen by lot for azazel is to be presented alive before the LORD to make purification with it by sending it into the wilderness for azazel.” American Standard Version But the goat, on which the lot fell for Azazel, shall be set alive before Jehovah, to make atonement for him, to send him away for Azazel into the wilderness. Contemporary English Version the other one must be presented to me alive, before you send it into the desert to take away the sins of the people. English Revised Version But the goat, on which the lot fell for Azazel, shall be set alive before the LORD, to make atonement for him, to send him away for Azazel into the wilderness. GOD'S WORD® Translation But he must bring the goat chosen by lot for Azazel into the LORD's presence. He will release it in the desert to Azazel in order to make peace with the LORD for himself and his family. Good News Translation The goat chosen for Azazel shall be presented alive to the LORD and sent off into the desert to Azazel, in order to take away the sins of the people. International Standard Version The male goat on which the lot fell for the scapegoat is to be brought alive into the LORD's presence to make atonement for himself. Then he is to send it into the wilderness." NET Bible but the goat which has been designated by lot for Azazel is to be stood alive before the LORD to make atonement on it by sending it away to Azazel into the wilderness. New Heart English Bible But the goat, on which the lot fell for the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement for him, to send him away for the scapegoat into the wilderness. Webster's Bible Translation But the goat on which the lot fell to be the scape-goat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scape-goat into the wilderness. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. World English Bible But the goat on which the lot fell for the scapegoat shall be presented alive before Yahweh, to make atonement for him, to send him away as the scapegoat into the wilderness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the goat on which the lot for a goat of departure has gone up is caused to stand living before YHWH to make atonement by it, to send it away for a goat of departure into the wilderness. Berean Literal Bible And the goat upon which the lot for Azazel came up shall be presented alive before the face of YHWH, to make atonement upon it, to send it away to Azazel into the wilderness. Young's Literal Translation 'And the goat on which the lot for a goat of departure hath gone up is caused to stand living before Jehovah to make atonement by it, to send it away for a goat of departure into the wilderness. Smith's Literal Translation And the he goat which upon it came up the lot for the goat set apart, shall stand living before Jehovah, to expiate upon him, to send him for a goat set apart to the desert. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut that whose lot was to be the emissary goat, he shall present alive before the Lord, that he may pour out prayers upon him, and let him go into the wilderness. Catholic Public Domain Version But the one who is to be the emissary goat shall stand before the Lord, so that he may pour the prayers upon him, and may send him away into the wilderness. New American Bible But the goat determined by lot for Azazel he shall place before the LORD alive, so that with it he may make atonement by sending it off to Azazel in the desert. New Revised Standard Version but the goat on which the lot fell for Azazel shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement over it, that it may be sent away into the wilderness to Azazel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the goat on which the lot of Azazael fell shall be presented alive before the LORD to make an atonement with it and to send it away to Azazael into the wilderness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the kid upon which fell the lot of Azazayel shall stand alive before LORD JEHOVAH to atone for him and he shall send it to join Azazayel in the wilderness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But the goat, on which the lot fell for Azazel, shall be set alive before the LORD, to make atonement over him, to send him away for Azazel into the wilderness. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the goat upon which the lot of the scape-goat came, he shall present alive before the Lord, to make atonement upon him, so as to send him away as a scape-goat, and he shall send him into the wilderness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Law of Atonement…9he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering. 10But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. Cross References But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD. Acts 1:26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias. So he was added to the eleven apostles. Jonah 1:7 “Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. shall be presented alive before the LORD Genesis 17:18 And Abraham said to God, “O that Ishmael might live under Your blessing!” Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Leviticus 14:10 On the eighth day he is to bring two unblemished male lambs, an unblemished ewe lamb a year old, a grain offering of three-tenths of an ephah of fine flour mixed with olive oil, and one log of olive oil. to make atonement Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. Exodus 30:10 Once a year Aaron shall make atonement on the horns of the altar. Throughout your generations he shall make atonement on it annually with the blood of the sin offering of atonement. The altar is most holy to the LORD.” Leviticus 4:20 He shall offer this bull just as he did the bull for the sin offering; in this way the priest will make atonement on their behalf, and they will be forgiven. by sending it into the wilderness Genesis 21:14 Early in the morning, Abraham got up, took bread and a skin of water, put them on Hagar’s shoulders, and sent her away with the boy. She left and wandered in the Wilderness of Beersheba. Leviticus 14:7 Seven times he shall sprinkle the one to be cleansed of the skin disease. Then he shall pronounce him clean and release the live bird into the open field. Hebrews 13:12-13 And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. / Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. as the scapegoat. Isaiah 53:6 We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:12 Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. 1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” Hebrews 9:7 But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. Treasury of Scripture But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness. the scape goat Leviticus 16:21,22 And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: … to make Isaiah 53:5,6,10,11 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed… Romans 4:25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification. 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. let him Leviticus 14:7 And he shall sprinkle upon him that is to be cleansed from the leprosy seven times, and shall pronounce him clean, and shall let the living bird loose into the open field. Jump to Previous Alive Atonement Azazel Aza'zel Caused Chosen Departure Desert Fell Lot Making Placed Presented Scapegoat Scape-Goat Sending Sin Stand Used Waste WildernessJump to Next Alive Atonement Azazel Aza'zel Caused Chosen Departure Desert Fell Lot Making Placed Presented Scapegoat Scape-Goat Sending Sin Stand Used Waste WildernessLeviticus 16 1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place11. The sin offering for himself 15. The sin offering for the people 20. The scapegoat 29. The yearly feast of the expiations But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat In the ancient Israelite practice, two goats were selected for the Day of Atonement. The casting of lots was a method used to discern God's will, ensuring that the choice was divinely guided. The term "scapegoat" comes from the Hebrew word "Azazel," which has been interpreted in various ways, including as a reference to a demon or a rugged place. This goat symbolically carried the sins of the people away, illustrating the removal of sin from the community. The concept of a scapegoat is echoed in the New Testament, where Jesus is seen as the ultimate bearer of sin (Hebrews 9:28). shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat Persons / Places / Events 1. The High PriestThe central figure in the Day of Atonement rituals, responsible for performing the sacrifices and sending the scapegoat into the wilderness. 2. The Scapegoat (Azazel) A goat chosen by lot to symbolically carry the sins of the people into the wilderness, representing the removal of sin from the community. 3. The Wilderness A desolate place where the scapegoat is sent, symbolizing the separation of sin from the people of Israel. 4. The LORD The divine presence before whom the atonement is made, emphasizing the sacredness and seriousness of the ritual. 5. The People of Israel The community for whom the atonement is made, highlighting the collective nature of sin and forgiveness. Teaching Points Understanding AtonementThe scapegoat ritual illustrates the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who bore our sins. Symbolism of the Wilderness The wilderness represents separation and desolation, reminding us of the consequences of sin and the grace of God in removing it from us. Community and Sin The collective nature of the Day of Atonement highlights the impact of sin on the community and the importance of communal repentance and forgiveness. God's Provision for Sin The provision of the scapegoat shows God's desire to cleanse His people and restore them to Himself, foreshadowing the redemptive work of Christ. Living in Freedom Just as the scapegoat carried away the sins of Israel, believers are called to live in the freedom from sin provided by Christ's atonement. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Leviticus 16:10?2. How does Leviticus 16:10 illustrate the concept of atonement in the Old Testament? 3. What is the significance of the "scapegoat" in Leviticus 16:10 for Israel's sins? 4. How does the scapegoat in Leviticus 16:10 foreshadow Christ's sacrifice for us? 5. How can we apply the principle of atonement in Leviticus 16:10 today? 6. What does Leviticus 16:10 teach about God's provision for dealing with sin? 7. What is the significance of the scapegoat in Leviticus 16:10? 8. How does Leviticus 16:10 foreshadow Christ's atonement? 9. Why was the scapegoat sent into the wilderness in Leviticus 16:10? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Leviticus 16? 11. Who or what is the figure Azazel in mythology? 12. What does it mean Jesus became sin for us? 13. What does "expiation" mean in Christian theology? 14. How do biblical idioms shape modern Christian language? What Does Leviticus 16:10 Mean But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat• Two identical goats were brought before the LORD; the lot determined which would die and which would carry away sin (Leviticus 16:7-9). In casting lots, the high priest recognized God’s sovereignty: “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD” (Proverbs 16:33). • The word “scapegoat” points to substitution. One goat would symbolize the people—laden with guilt—yet be sent away instead of them. The pattern foreshadows Christ, “who knew no sin” yet was “made…sin for us” (2 Corinthians 5:21) and takes our iniquities like the servant of Isaiah 53:6. • By God’s design, innocence is chosen to bear guilt. The crowds once demanded the release of Barabbas while Jesus went to the cross (John 18:39-40), a tragic historical echo of this ritual exchange. shall be presented alive before the LORD • Unlike the first goat, which was slaughtered (Leviticus 16:9), this one remained alive and was brought into the holy presence of God. Life was spared so that life might be given back to the nation. • The living goat reminds us that atonement is not only about death but also about life restored. Jesus, “alive forevermore,” appears “in God’s presence for us” (Hebrews 9:24). • Our response mirrors the picture: “Offer your bodies as living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1). Believers stand before God, alive because Another has died. to make atonement • Atonement means covering, reconciliation, the removal of the barrier of sin. God explained, “It is the blood that makes atonement for the soul” (Leviticus 17:11). • While the slain goat’s blood pointed to the cost, the scapegoat illustrated the result—sins carried away. Both images unite in Christ, who “entered the Most Holy Place once for all…having obtained eternal redemption” (Hebrews 9:12). • “He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins” (1 John 2:2). The Day of Atonement looked ahead to the once-for-all work of Calvary. by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat • After the priest confessed Israel’s sins over the animal (Leviticus 16:21-22), the goat was led far from camp, never to return. The wilderness signified utter separation and removal. • Psalm 103:12 celebrates what the ritual pictured: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” Micah 7:19 adds, “cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” • Jesus fulfilled this outside the city walls: “Jesus also suffered outside the gate to sanctify the people by His own blood” (Hebrews 13:11-13). Our sins are taken outside—and left there. summary Leviticus 16:10 paints a vivid, four-fold portrait of redemption: God chooses a substitute; the substitute stands living in His presence; atonement is firmly secured; sin is carried far away. Every stroke of the ritual points to Christ, the perfect and final Scapegoat, whose sacrifice removes guilt and opens the way for His people to live, forgiven and free, before the LORD forever. (10) On which the lot fell to be the scapegoat.--Better, on which the lot "for Azazel" fell. This one with its distinctive scarlet badge was placed at the spot from whence he was sent away, and thus stood alive, not presented, before the Lord.To make an atonement with him.--Better, to make atonement for it, that is, it was placed before the Lord in order that it might receive expiation and sanctification, and thus be fitted for the sacred purposes it was destined to fulfil. (See Leviticus 16:16; Leviticus 16:18.) And to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.--Better, to send it to Azazel into the wilderness. Hebrew But the goatוְהַשָּׂעִ֗יר (wə·haś·śā·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun chosen עָלָ֨ה (‘ā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively by lot הַגּוֹרָל֙ (hag·gō·w·rāl) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) to be the scapegoat לַעֲזָאזֵ֔ל (la·‘ă·zā·zêl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5799: Goat of departure, the scapegoat shall be presented יָֽעֳמַד־ (yā·‘o·maḏ-) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations alive חַ֛י (ḥay) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life before לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to make purification לְכַפֵּ֣ר (lə·ḵap·pêr) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 3722: To cover, to expiate, condone, to placate, cancel by sending לְשַׁלַּ֥ח (lə·šal·laḥ) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out it into the wilderness הַמִּדְבָּֽרָה׃ (ham·miḏ·bā·rāh) Article | Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 4057: A pasture, a desert, speech as the scapegoat. לַעֲזָאזֵ֖ל (la·‘ă·zā·zêl) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5799: Goat of departure, the scapegoat Links Leviticus 16:10 NIVLeviticus 16:10 NLT Leviticus 16:10 ESV Leviticus 16:10 NASB Leviticus 16:10 KJV Leviticus 16:10 BibleApps.com Leviticus 16:10 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 16:10 Chinese Bible Leviticus 16:10 French Bible Leviticus 16:10 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 16:10 But the goat on which the lot (Le Lv Lev.) |
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