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Leviticus 16:8
New Catholic Bible
Leviticus 16:8
New Catholic Bible
8 Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats, designating one goat for the Lord and the other one for the scapegoat.[a]
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- Leviticus 16:8 The Hebrew text has “azazel” for scapegoat. This was the name of a demon which the ancient Hebrews and the Canaanites believed dwelled in the barren wilderness, that is, in a place where God did not exercise his fructifying activity.
Leviticus 16:8
King James Version
Leviticus 16:8
King James Version
8 And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.
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Leviticus 16:8
English Standard Version
Leviticus 16:8
English Standard Version
8 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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- 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
Leviticus 16:8
New International Version
Leviticus 16:8
New International Version
8 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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- Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26.
Leviticus 16:8
New King James Version
Leviticus 16:8
New King James Version
8 Then Aaron shall cast lots for the two goats: one lot for the Lord and the other lot for the scapegoat.
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