And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for (A)Azazel.[a]

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of Azazel is uncertain; possibly the name of a place or a demon, traditionally a scapegoat; also verses 10, 26

He is to cast lots(A) for the two goats—one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.[a](B)

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26.

26 And he who lets the goat go to (A)Azazel shall wash his clothes and (B)bathe his body in water, and afterward he may come into the camp.

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26 “The man who releases the goat as a scapegoat(A) must wash his clothes(B) and bathe himself with water;(C) afterward he may come into the camp.

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