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What the Bible Says About Scape Goat, the

Overview

The Bible addresses scape goat, the across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Offerings, High Priest, the, Scapegoat and Atonement. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.

Key Bible verses about scape goat, the

Old Testament

Leviticus

Leviticus 16:5

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.

Leviticus 16:7

And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

Leviticus 16:8

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 16:21

And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into the wilderness: a fit: Heb. a man of opportunity

Leviticus 16:22

And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness. not: Heb. of separation

Leviticus 16:24

And he shall wash his flesh with water in the holy place, and put on his garments, and come forth, and offer his burnt offering, and the burnt offering of the people, and make an atonement for himself, and for the people.

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.

People in the Bible and scape goat, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying scape goat, the for yourself

  • Begin with Leviticus 16:5, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Leviticus and Isaiah each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Aaron and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Offerings, High Priest, the, Scapegoat and Atonement.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about scape goat, the?

The Bible addresses scape goat, the across 10 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Leviticus and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Offerings, High Priest, the, Scapegoat and Atonement. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Aaron.

How many Bible verses are about scape goat, the?

The Bible references scape goat, the in 10 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention scape goat, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Leviticus 16:5: “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.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with scape goat, the?

Aaron.

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