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Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 16:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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On which the lot fell to be the scapegoat - Rather, on which the lot ‘for Azazel’ fell. An atonement with him - The goat “for Azazel” was to be considered as taking his part along with the other goat in the great symbol of atonement. For a scapegoat into the wilderness - Rather, “to Azazel, into the wilderness.” return to 'Top of Page'
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