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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:10

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.” read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 16:10

Leviticus 16:10. For a scape-goat This seems to be the most literal and obvious meaning of the original word אזאזל , Azazel, evidently derived from עז , ez, or gnez, a goat, and אזל , azel, to go away. In this sense the Seventy understand it, rendering the word αποπομπαιος , sent away; Aquila also, who translates it απολελυμενον , dismissed; and Symmachus, who renders it απερχομενον , going away. Nor does there appear to be any solid reason for thinking it was the name of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-10

16:1-17:16 THE BLOOD OF ATONEMENTDay of Atonement: introduction (16:1-10)God’s dramatic judgment on Aaron’s two sons (see 10:1-7) showed clearly that the priests needed to act with care and reverence in everything they did, especially inside the tabernacle (that is, in the Holy Place). This chapter goes on to explain that only the high priest could enter the inner sanctuary (the Most Holy Place), and then only once a year, on the Day of Atonement.Although the regular rituals dealt with sin in... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 16:10

to be the scapegoat. Hebrew "to be for 'Azazel " (see Leviticus 16:8 and Leviticus 16:22 ). presented = made to stand. with him. Hebrew "for him". See verses: Leviticus 16:16 , Leviticus 16:18 . The scapegoat was not used to make atonement, but atonement was made for it. Hence he was to be "let go" free. See Leviticus 16:22 . wilderness: or desert, symbol of abode of all evil things (Isaiah 13:21 ; Isaiah 34:14 .Matthew 12:43 .Luke 8:27 ; Luke 11:24 .Revelation 18:2; Revelation 18:2 ). ... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 16:10

Leviticus 16:10. The scape-goat— The opinions respecting this scape-goat, and the meaning of the original word, have been as various as absurd. The true and mystical meaning of the ceremony has been pointed out in the observation from Spencer on the 2nd verse. The sacrifice was evidently of the same kind with that of the two birds, appointed for the purification of the leper. It is not easy to devise a ceremony more strongly expressive of the great Sin-offering of the world; who, though... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Leviticus 16:1-10

1. Introductory information 16:1-10This section contains a general introduction to what follows in the chapter (Leviticus 16:1-2), information about the animals and priestly dress used in the ceremonies (Leviticus 16:3-5), and an outline of the events of the day (Leviticus 16:6-10). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Leviticus 16:1-34

D. The Day of Atonement ch. 16The sacrifices and offerings that Moses described thus far in the Law were not sufficient to cleanse all the defilements of the people. Much sinfulness and uncleanness still needed removing. Therefore God appointed a yearly sacrifice that cleansed all the sins and impurities not covered by other means that the Israelites committed ignorantly (Hebrews 9:7). The sacrifice of the Day of Atonement was in this sense the most comprehensive of the Mosaic sacrifices.This... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Leviticus 16:6-10

An outline of the ceremonies 16:6-10Aaron first offered the bull as a sin (purification) offering to cover his sins and the sins of the other priests (Leviticus 16:6). Then he cast lots to decide which of the two goats would die as a sin offering for the people and which one would be sent into the wilderness (Leviticus 16:7-8). Then he sacrificed the goat that was to die (Leviticus 16:9). Finally he brought the other goat before the Lord and then dispatched it into the wilderness (Leviticus... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 16:1-34

Ritual of the Day of Atonement(See also Leviticus 23:26-32; Numbers 29:7-11; Exodus 30:10.)This solemn ceremonial took place once a year on the tenth day of the seventh month (Tishri = September). It was enacted by the high priest alone, but the whole nation indicated its interest and participation in it, by resting from all manner of work, by keeping a very strict fast, and by assembling for an ’holy convocation.’ The ritual of the Day of Atonement marked the culminating point of the Levitical... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Leviticus 16:10

(10) On which the lot fell to be the scapegoat.—Better, on which the lot “for Azazel” fell. This one with its distinctive scarlet badge was placed at the spot from whence he was sent away, and thus stood alive, not presented, before the Lord.To make an atonement with him.—Better, to make atonement for it, that is, it was placed before the Lord in order that it might receive expiation and sanctification, and thus be fitted for the sacred purposes it was destined to fulfil. (See Leviticus 16:16;... read more

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