Leviticus 16:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 Taking the two male goats and setting them before the Lord at the entrance of the tent of meeting, 8 he shall cast lots(A) to determine which one is for the Lord and which for Azazel.[a](B) 9 The goat that is determined by lot for the Lord, Aaron shall present and offer up as a purification offering.
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Leviticus 16:7-9
New International Version
7 Then he is to take the two goats and present them before the Lord at the entrance to the tent of meeting. 8 He is to cast lots(A) for the two goats—one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.[a](B) 9 Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the Lord and sacrifice it for a sin offering.
Footnotes
- Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26.
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