Leviticus 16:8
“And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats,.... Which should be slain, and which should be kept alive, and let go: the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The two goats formed a single sin-offering, Lev 16:5. To bring out the meaning of the sacrifice it was necessary that…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats - The Jews inform us that there were two lots made either of wood, stone, or…
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
for Azazel for the scapegoat, A.V. For this peculiar feature of the Day of Atonement see Appendix V, pp. 185 ff.
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