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And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for (A)Azazel.[a]

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of Azazel is uncertain; possibly the name of a place or a demon, traditionally a scapegoat; also verses 10, 26

He is to cast lots(A) for the two goats—one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.[a](B)

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26.

10 but the goat on which the lot fell for (A)Azazel shall be presented alive before the Lord to make atonement over it, that it may be sent away into the wilderness to (B)Azazel.

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10 But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the Lord to be used for making atonement(A) by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat.

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