Leviticus 16:9
New International Version
Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the LORD and sacrifice it for a sin offering.

New Living Translation
Aaron will then present as a sin offering the goat chosen by lot for the LORD.

English Standard Version
And Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the LORD and use it as a sin offering,

Berean Standard Bible
he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.

King James Bible
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

New King James Version
And Aaron shall bring the goat on which the LORD’s lot fell, and offer it as a sin offering.

New American Standard Bible
Then Aaron shall offer the goat on which the lot for the LORD fell, and make it a sin offering.

NASB 1995
“Then Aaron shall offer the goat on which the lot for the LORD fell, and make it a sin offering.

NASB 1977
“Then Aaron shall offer the goat on which the lot for the LORD fell, and make it a sin offering.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Aaron shall bring near the goat on which the lot for Yahweh fell, and he shall offer it as a sin offering.

Amplified Bible
Then Aaron shall bring the goat on which the LORD’S lot fell and offer it as a sin offering.

Christian Standard Bible
he is to present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
he is to present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.

American Standard Version
And Aaron shall present the goat upon which the lot fell for Jehovah, and offer him for a sin-offering.

Contemporary English Version
After you offer the first goat as a sacrifice for sin,

English Revised Version
And Aaron shall present the goat upon which the lot fell for the LORD, and offer him for a sin offering.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Aaron must sacrifice the goat chosen by lot for the LORD as an offering for sin.

Good News Translation
Aaron shall sacrifice the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and offer it as a sin offering.

International Standard Version
Aaron is then to bring the male goat on which the lot fell for the LORD and offer it as a sin offering.

Majority Standard Bible
he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.

NET Bible
Aaron must then present the goat which has been designated by lot for the LORD, and he is to make it a sin offering,

New Heart English Bible
Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the LORD, and offer him for a sin offering.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin-offering.

World English Bible
Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and Aaron has brought the goat near, on which the lot for YHWH has gone up, and has made it a sin-offering.

Young's Literal Translation
and Aaron hath brought near the goat on which the lot for Jehovah hath gone up, and hath made it a sin-offering.

Smith's Literal Translation
And Aaron brought the he goat which upon it came up the lot for Jehovah, and he did it for the sin.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
That whose lot fell to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin:

Catholic Public Domain Version
The one whose lot fell out to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin.

New American Bible
The goat that is determined by lot for the LORD, Aaron shall present and offer up as a purification offering.

New Revised Standard Version
Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the LORD, and offer it as a sin offering;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell and offer it for a sin offering.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Ahron shall bring the kid upon which fell the lot of LORD JEHOVAH and he shall make it for sin.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Aaron shall present the goat upon which the lot fell for the LORD, and offer him for a sin-offering.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Aaron shall bring forward the goat on which the lot for the Lord fell, and shall offer him for a sin-offering.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Law of Atonement
8After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat, 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
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.

Hebrews 9:12
He did not enter by the blood of goats and calves, but He entered the Most Holy Place once for all by His own blood, thus securing eternal redemption.

Hebrews 9:25
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.

Hebrews 10:4
because it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins.

Hebrews 10:19-20
Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, / by the new and living way opened for us through the curtain of His body,

Hebrews 13:11
Although the high priest brings the blood of animals into the Holy Place as a sacrifice for sin, the bodies are burned outside the camp.

1 John 2:2
He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

Romans 3:25
God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

John 1:29
The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Matthew 27:50-51
When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit. / At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, and the rocks were split.

Mark 15:38
And the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

Isaiah 53:4-6
Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / 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 53:10-12
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / 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.


Treasury of Scripture

And Aaron shall bring the goat on which the LORD's lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

upon which

Acts 2:23
Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:

Acts 4:27,28
For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together, …

fell [heb] went up

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Leviticus 16
1. how the high priest must enter into the holy place
11. The sin offering for himself
15. The sin offering for the people
20. The scapegoat
29. The yearly feast of the expiations














he shall present the goat
In the context of the Day of Atonement, the high priest is instructed to present two goats before the LORD. This presentation is a formal act of dedication and consecration, signifying the offering of the animal to God. The act of presenting the goat is a solemn ritual, emphasizing the seriousness of atonement and the need for a mediator between God and the people. The high priest, acting as the mediator, foreshadows the ultimate mediator, Jesus Christ, who presents Himself as the perfect sacrifice.

chosen by lot for the LORD
The use of lots to determine which goat is for the LORD underscores the belief in divine sovereignty and guidance. Casting lots was a common practice in ancient Israel to discern God's will, as seen in other biblical instances such as the selection of Saul as king (1 Samuel 10:20-24) and the division of the Promised Land (Joshua 18:10). This method removes human bias, ensuring that the choice is divinely ordained. The chosen goat represents the substitutionary atonement, a type of Christ who was chosen by God to bear the sins of humanity.

and sacrifice it as a sin offering
The sin offering is a critical component of the sacrificial system, designed to atone for unintentional sins and purify the people and the sanctuary. The sacrifice of the goat signifies the transfer of sin from the people to the animal, which then bears the penalty of death. This act prefigures the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who, as the Lamb of God, takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). The shedding of blood is necessary for atonement, as reiterated in Hebrews 9:22, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the cost of reconciliation with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Aaron
The brother of Moses and the first high priest of Israel, responsible for performing the rituals of atonement.

2. The Goat
One of two goats used in the Day of Atonement ritual; this goat is chosen by lot to be sacrificed as a sin offering to the LORD.

3. The LORD
The covenant name of God, Yahweh, to whom the sin offering is made.

4. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)
An annual event in the Jewish calendar where the high priest makes atonement for the sins of Israel.

5. The Tabernacle
The portable dwelling place of God among the Israelites, where the rituals were performed.
Teaching Points
The Necessity of Atonement
The sacrificial system underscores the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement. It points to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus, who atones for our sins once and for all.

The Role of the High Priest
Aaron's role as high priest prefigures Christ's role as our eternal High Priest, who intercedes on our behalf before God.

The Concept of Substitution
The goat sacrificed as a sin offering represents the principle of substitutionary atonement, where an innocent life is given for the guilty. This is fulfilled in Jesus, who took our place on the cross.

God's Provision for Sin
The Day of Atonement illustrates God's provision for dealing with sin, highlighting His mercy and justice. Believers are called to trust in God's provision through Christ.

Living in Holiness
Understanding the cost of atonement should lead believers to live lives of holiness, gratitude, and obedience to God, reflecting the transformation brought by Christ's sacrifice.(9) The goat upon which the Lord's lot fell.--Immediately after the lots decided the destiny of the two goats they were distinguished from each other by peculiar marks. The one which was "for Jehovah had a red woollen thread tied around its neck, whilst the one "for Azazel" had the scarlet thread tied on the head or on the horns.

And offer him for a sin offering.--Better, and shall present, or appoint it for a sin offering (see Leviticus 16:6), as the actual offering of it up took place afterwards. (See Leviticus 16:15.)

Verses 9, 10. - These verses might be translated as follows: - And Aaron shall bring in the goat upon which the lot for the Lord fell, and shall offer him for a sin offering. But the goat, upon which fell the lot for a remover of sins, shall be presented alive before the Lord, to make an atonement with him, and to send him away for a remover of sins into the wilderness. We are justified in inserting the words, "of sins," after "a remover," because "the use of the word azal, from which the word rendered by 'remover' is derived, is confined in the Hebrew dialect to the single purpose or institution which is here under consideration; so that this particular word must have conveyed to the mind of a Hebrew hearer or reader this notion of a removal of sins, and none other" (Sir W. Martin, 'Semitic Languages'). The goat is both presented before the Lord, and subsequently (verse 20) offered to him, the priest laying his hands upon him and making a confession of the sins of the people. After he has thus become the Lord's, how could he be given up to Satan? The purpose of his being set apart is to make an atonement with him (not for him, as some commentators explain it wrongly). As atonement was made by the blood of the sacrificed goat ceremonially covering sin, so it was also made by the live goat symbolically removing sin. But the atonement in both cases has reference to God. How could an atonement be made by an offering to Satan, unless Satan, not God, was the being whose wrath was to be propitiated, and with whom reconciliation was sought?

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
he
אַהֲרֹן֙ (’a·hă·rōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

shall present
וְהִקְרִ֤יב (wə·hiq·rîḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7126: To come near, approach

the goat
הַשָּׂעִ֔יר (haś·śā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8163: Shaggy, a he-goat, a faun

chosen
עָלָ֥ה (‘ā·lāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5927: To ascend, in, actively

by lot
הַגּוֹרָ֖ל (hag·gō·w·rāl)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting)

for the LORD
לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

and sacrifice
וְעָשָׂ֖הוּ (wə·‘ā·śā·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

it as a sin offering.
חַטָּֽאת׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender


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