Fabrizio Longo

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  # Briefing: The Scapegoat Ritual in Leviticus 16 ## Overview The scapegoat ritual was part of the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) ceremony described in Leviticus 16. It involved two goats - one sacrificed as a sin offering, and one (the scapegoat) sent into the wilderness symbolically carrying away the sins of the people. ## Key Details - Two goats were chosen by lot - one "for the Lord" and one "for Azazel" (often translated as scapegoat) - The high priest confessed the sins of the people over the scapegoat, symbolically transferring them to the animal - The scapegoat was then sent into the wilderness, carrying away the sins - This ritual symbolized the complete removal of sin and guilt from the community ## Meaning of "Azazel" Scholars debate the precise meaning: 1. A proper name for a desert demon or evil force (unlikely given prohibitions on demon worship) 2. A term meaning "entire removal" 3. A place name for a desolate area in the wilderness 4. A description of the goat's function as the one that "goes away" ## Theological Significance - Symbolized God's forgiveness and removal of sin - Foreshadowed Christ's atoning work - bearing sins and removing them - The scapegoat ritual is seen as a type fulfilled by Christ's sacrifice ## New Testament Connections - Hebrews presents Christ as the fulfillment of Day of Atonement rituals - Christ's death "outside the camp" linked to scapegoat (Heb 13:12) - Christ "bearing sins" language echoes scapegoat (1 Pet 2:24) - Possible allusion in "made sin for us" (2 Cor 5:21) ## Key Takeaways - Vivid picture of sin's removal and God's forgiveness - Emphasized need for atonement and confession of sin - Points forward to Christ's complete atonement for sin