alternately light and dark sides. Two dark sides up would indicate a no, while two light sides would mean yes. A light and a dark side would mean roll again.17 The goat designated for the Lord was to be sacrificed as a sin offering; the other was assigned to be sent to the wilderness (16:9–10).18 There is widespread discussion regarding the interpretation of the term “scapegoat” (Hb. ʿăzāʾzēl).19 Four major explanations have been proposed. First, it is argued that the word describes the
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