Leviticus 16:10
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the goat on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat,.... Or for Azazel, of which more hereafter in the latter part of…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
On which the lot fell to be the scapegoat - Rather, on which the lot ‘for Azazel’ fell. An atonement with him - The goat…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To be the scape-goat - עזאזל azazel, from עז az, a goat, and אזל azal, to dismiss; the dismissed or sent away goat, to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Leviticus 16:5-14
The Jewish writers say that for seven days before the day of expiation the high priest was to retire from his own house,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
to make atonement for(mg. over) him The meaning of this phrase is obscure. It probably refers to some ceremony of…
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