Leviticus 16:7-9

Expanded Bible

⁷ “Next Aaron will take the two goats and bring them before the Lord at the entrance to the Meeting Tent. ⁸ He will throw lots for the two goats—one will be for the Lord and the other for ·the goat that removes sin [^Tthe scapegoat; ^LAzazel; ^Cmeaning uncertain; perhaps a geographical name]. ⁹ Then Aaron will take the goat that was chosen for the Lord by throwing the lot, and he will offer it as a ·sin [or purification; 4:3] offering.