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Azazel

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From Nave’s Topical Bible (1896), a historical reference index. The groupings are Nave’s; the verses are shown in the text used across this site.

The scapegoat

  • Leviticus 16:8 After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,
  • Leviticus 16:10 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.
  • Leviticus 16:26 The man who released the goat as the scapegoat must wash his clothes and bathe himself with water; afterward he may reenter the camp.

Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.