Leviticus 16:8
Aaron will cast lots to choose between the goats, one for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.
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9He will present the goat that was chosen by lot for the Lord and sacrifice it as a sin offering.
Cross References
Numbers 26:55The land has to be divided up by casting lots. Everyone shall receive their allotted land based on the name of their ancestor's tribe.
Joshua 18:10where Joshua cast lots for them in the presence of the Lord. There Joshua divided the land up and allotted the different parts to the remaining Israelite tribes.
Proverbs 16:33The lot is thrown into the lap, but the Lord makes every decision.
Jonah 1:7Then the sailors said to each other, “Let's draw lots so we can find out who's to blame for this disaster that's fallen on us.” They drew lots and Jonah's name was came up.
Matthew Henry on Leviticus 16:6-15
5 And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. 6 And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house. 7 And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. 8 And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord , and the other lot for the scapegoat. 9 And Aaron shall… Read the whole commentary →