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Leviticus 16:8

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6 Aaron is to present the bull for his sin offering and make atonement for himself and his household.

7 Then he shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.

After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,

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

10 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.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,
KJV
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
WEB
Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats: one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
ASV
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for Jehovah, and the other lot for Azazel.
DARBY
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats: one lot for Jehovah, and the other lot for Azazel.
BLB
And Aaron shall give lots upon the two goats, one lot for YHWH and one lot for Azazel.
ÅB
Og Aron skal kaste lodd om de to geitebukker, ett lodd for Herren og ett lodd for Asasel[^1].
OTB
Aron skal kaste lodd om de to bukkene – ett lodd for Herren og ett lodd for syndebukken.
B1930
Og Aron skal kaste lodd om de to gjetebukker, ett lodd for Herren og ett lodd for Asasel. / < den onde ånd.>

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Acts 1:23–26

    So they proposed two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

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  • Proverbs 16:33

    The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

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  • 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.

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  • Numbers 26:55

    Indeed, the land must be divided by lot; they shall receive their inheritance according to the names of the tribes of their fathers.

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  • 1 Samuel 14:41–42

    So Saul said to the LORD, the God of Israel, “Why have You not answered Your servant this day? If the fault is with me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim; but if the fault is with the men of Israel, respond with Thummim.” And Jonathan and Saul were selected, but the people were cleared of the charge.

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  • Ezekiel 48:29

    This is the land you are to allot as an inheritance to the tribes of Israel, and these will be their portions,” declares the Lord GOD.

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  • Numbers 33:54

    And you are to divide the land by lot according to your clans. Give a larger inheritance to a larger clan and a smaller inheritance to a smaller one. Whatever falls to each one by lot will be his. You will receive an inheritance according to the tribes of your fathers.

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  • Joshua 18:10–11

    And Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the LORD at Shiloh, where he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their divisions.

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