Leviticus 16:8

And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats,—one lot for Yahweh, and one lot for Azazel.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

In Context

7Then shall he take the two goats,—and cause them to stand before Yahweh, at the entrance of the tent of meeting.

9Then shall Aaron bring near the goat over which came up the lot for Yahweh,—and shall make of him a sin-bearer;

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Cross References

Numbers 26:55Nevertheless by lot, shall the land be apportioned,—by the names of the tribes of their fathers, shall they inherit.

Joshua 18:10And Joshua cast for them lots, in Shiloh, before Yahweh,—and Joshua there apportioned the land unto the sons of Israel, according to their portions.

Proverbs 16:33Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.

Jonah 1:7And they said—every one unto his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may get to know for whose sake this calamity is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.

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 →

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