The meaning of “עֲזָאזֵל”
Understanding ʻăzâʼzêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
scapegoat. - goat of departure - the scapegoat 1) entire removal, scapegoat 1a) refers to the goat used for sacrifice fo...
עֲזָאזֵל
scapegoat. - goat of departure - the scapegoat 1) entire removal, scapegoat 1a) refers to the goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people 1b) meaning dubious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 16:8 | “And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.” Word: עֲזָאזֵל (ʻăzâʼzêl) | |
| 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.” Word: עֲזָאזֵל (ʻăzâʼzêl) | |
| Leviticus 16:26 | “And he that let go the goat for the scapegoat shall wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in water, and afterward come into the camp.” Word: עֲזָאזֵל (ʻăzâʼzêl) |
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