Strong's H5799 · Hebrew
עֲזָאזֵל
ʻăzâʼzêl · /az-aw-zale'/
Definition
goat of departure; the scapegoat
KJV: scapegoat.
Root / derivation: from H5795 (עֵז) and H235 (אָזַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲזָאזֵל across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Leviticus3 verses
And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat. scapegoat: Heb. Azazel
Leviticus 16:10But 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.
Leviticus 16:26And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5799 (ʻăzâʼzêl) mean?
goat of departure; the scapegoat
How many times does H5799 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5799 (עֲזָאזֵל) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “scapegoat.”
How is ʻăzâʼzêl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5799 is rendered as “scapegoat” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֲזָאזֵל come from?
from H5795 (עֵז) and H235 (אָזַל);