Leviticus 16:8, Leviticus 16:9 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:8

The two goats formed a single sin-offering, Leviticus 16:5. To bring out the meaning of the sacrifice it was necessary that the act of a living being should be performed after death. See Leviticus 16:22 note. As this could not possibly be visibly set forth with a single victim, two were employed, as in the case of the birds in the rite for the healed leper Leviticus 14:4-6.For the scapegoat - Rather, for Azazel. The word occurs nowhere else in the Old Testament but in this chapter, and is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 16:8

Leviticus 16:8. One lot for the Lord To be sacrificed to him upon his altar. Both this and the other goat typified Christ; this in his death and passion for us, that in his resurrection for our deliverance. The other lot for the scape-goat The Jewish doctors tell us that this goat, on which the sins of the nation were transferred, was loaded with all marks of reproach, and imprecations, and that the people prayed that all those evils which they thought due to themselves might fall upon... 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 16:8

for the scapegoat. Hebrew for 'Azazel . This "for" looks like a personality answering to "for Jehovah". If it be the Evil one who is meant, then it is for his defiance. For in Leviticus 16:10 atonement is made for this goat, and he is to go free. Where there is atonement there must be forgiveness. See note on Leviticus 16:22 below. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 16:7-8

Leviticus 16:7-8. He shall take the two goats— The two goats made but one offering, and are so spoken of in the 5th verse, two kids of the goats for a sin-offering; in token of which, they were both to be presented before the Lord; when lots were to be cast upon them, Lev 16:8 which was done in the following manner: the priest, placing the two goats, the one on his right hand, the other on his left, stood by the altar, and casting into an urn or box two lots of wood or metal, upon one of which... 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 16:8

(8) And Aaron shall cast lots.—The lots consisted of two small tablets which at an earlier time were of box or ebony wood, but which during the later part of the second Temple were made of gold, and were kept in a wooden chest. On the one was engraved the words “For Jehovah,” and on the other “For Azazel,” the expression in the original, which is translated scapegoat in the Authorised Version. The high priest, after shaking the chest, put both his hands into the urn and simultaneously took out... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Leviticus 16:8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Leviticus 16:8

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Leviticus 16:1-10

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Leviticus 16:8

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Leviticus 16:7-8

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

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

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

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Leviticus 16:8

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