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Leviticus 16:20

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The Scapegoat

20When Aaron has finished performing the ritual to purify the Most Holy Place, the rest of the Tent of the Lord’s presence, and the altar, he shall present to the Lord the live goat chosen for Azazel.g

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  1. gazazel: The meaning of this Hebrew word is unknown; it may be the name of a desert demon.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

“And when he has made an end of atoning for the Holy Place and the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall present the live goat.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

“When Aaron has finished making atonement for the Most Holy Place, the tent of meeting and the altar, he shall bring forward the live goat.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

“When he has finished making atonement for the most holy place, the tent of meeting, and the altar, he is to present the live male goat.

NLTNew Living Translation

“When Aaron has finished purifying the Most Holy Place and the Tabernacle and the altar, he must present the live goat.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

“And he shall finish making atonement for the sanctuary and the tent of assembly and the altar; then he shall present the living goat.

KJV 1900King James Version

And when he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, he shall bring the live goat: