Leviticus 16:10But the goat, on which the lot fell for the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before Yahweh, to make atonement for him, to send him away for the scapegoat into the wilderness.
The setting
Sinai Peninsula, ~1445 BC. The holiest day of the year. Two identical goats stand before the tabernacle as Aaron casts lots to determine which dies and which carries Israel's sins into the wilderness...
The emotion here: recording ancient mysteries with trembling hands
The original word
azazel (עֲזָאזֵל) — complete removal, the goat that carries away guilt forever
Why it matters
The scapegoat was led 12 miles into the Judean wilderness and pushed off a cliff to ensure it never returned
Read with care
What most readers miss in Leviticus 16:10
Two goats, one destiny each — Israel's sins required both death AND complete removal
Common misconceptionPeople think 'scapegoat' means unfair blame, but biblically it means voluntary sin-bearing that removes guilt permanently.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Leviticus 16:10
Bible Genome reading
Leviticus 16:10 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Leviticus 16:10 comes from the book of Leviticus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 80% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the teaching genre of biblical literature. Key themes include substitution, atonement. Notable phrases: scapegoat; make atonement. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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