Leviticus 16:8

“And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat.”

"And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat." - Leviticus 16:8
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What does Leviticus 16:8 mean?

Leviticus 16:8 in the King James Version reads: "And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat." This verse is part of a larger passage that details the instructions for the Day of Atonement, a time of purification and…

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The Two Goats: A Journey of Redemption and Reconciliation

In Leviticus 16:8, we encounter a profound and symbolic ritual pertaining to the Day of Atonement: "And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for the scapegoat." This passage opens our hearts to understanding the depth of God's plan…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Spiritual Cleansing

Gracious Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of reverence and awe, reflecting on Your Holy Word, specifically Leviticus 16:8, which says, "And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the LORD, and the other lot for…

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Leviticus 18:16 - "Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother's wife: it is thy brother's nakedness."
Leviticus 8:32 - "And that which remaineth of the flesh and of the bread shall ye burn with fire."
Leviticus 8:6 - "And Moses brought Aaron and his sons, and washed them with water."
Leviticus 8:19 - "And he killed it; and Moses sprinkled the blood upon the altar round about."
Leviticus 8:3 - "And gather thou all the congregation together unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."
Leviticus 8:5 - "And Moses said unto the congregation, This is the thing which the LORD commanded to be done."
Leviticus 16:31 - "It shall be a sabbath of rest unto you, and ye shall afflict your souls, by a statute for ever."
Leviticus 13:16 - "Or if the raw flesh turn again, and be changed unto white, he shall come unto the priest;"
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Leviticus 16:7 - "And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation."
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Leviticus 8:20 - "And he cut the ram into pieces; and Moses burnt the head, and the pieces, and the fat."
Leviticus 18:8 - "The nakedness of thy father's wife shalt thou not uncover: it is thy father's nakedness."