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Leviticus 16:8 · KJV

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

King James Version

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Passage Context

6And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.
7And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
8And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
9And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.
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.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does atonement mean for you personally?

2

How do you deal with feelings of guilt or shame?

3

When have you experienced forgiveness in your life?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the concept of atonement and how it relates to your relationship with God. Consider what it means to seek forgiveness.

forgiveness

Think about how you can extend forgiveness to others in your life, recognizing the importance of reconciliation.

People in This Verse

AaronOT

Moses' brother and spokesperson, who assisted in leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

First appearance: Exodus 4:14

Connection to Jesus

typology

The scapegoat represents Jesus, who takes away the sins of the world.

See also: John 1:29

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