Leviticus 16:10 meaning and explanation

But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat.

Leviticus 16:10, Berean Standard Bible

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The LORD is instructing Moses on the Day of Atonement, Israel's annual day of cleansing, and Aaron the high priest must follow exactly this procedure. Two goats are chosen by lot: one is sacrificed, and this one is presented alive before the LORD.

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