Leviticus 16:10

Arabic Bible AVDDV 1999 (الكتاب المقدس (تخفيف تشكيل))

وأمّا التَّيسُ الّذي خرجَتْ علَيهِ القُرعَةُ لعَزازيلَ فيوقَفُ حَيًّا أمامَ الرَّبِّ، ليُكَفِّرَ عنهُ ليُرسِلهُ إلَى عَزازيلَ إلَى البَرّيَّةِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that one goat is chosen to be the scapegoat. It is brought alive before God to make atonement for sins and then released into the wilderness. The scapegoat carries the sins away.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have two toys, and one gets to carry away all the mess in your room. This goat is like that toy. It gets to take all the bad things away from the people and leave them in a far-off place.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Leviticus, written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It describes the rituals and sacrifices performed by the Israelites to maintain their relationship with God, reflecting the cultural and religious practices of that time.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can think of this as a reminder to let go of our mistakes and sins. Just like the scapegoat, we need to make a clean break from our past actions and move forward with a clear conscience.

Topics

• atonement
• sacrifice
• forgiveness
• sin
• redemption
• scapegoat

Related Verses

• Hebrews 9:11-12
• Hebrews 9:28
• Leviticus 16:20-22
• Isaiah 53:6
• John 1:29

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was the scapegoat sent alive into the wilderness?

The scapegoat was sent alive to symbolically carry away the sins of the people, representing the idea of cleansing and forgiveness.

How does this verse relate to Jesus Christ?

Christ is often seen as the ultimate scapegoat, who carried away the sins of the world, paralleling the scapegoat sent into the wilderness.

What does it mean to 'make atonement'?

Making atonement means to make amends for sins or wrongdoing, seeking to restore a right relationship with God.

How can I apply this verse to my life?

You can apply this by reflecting on your sins, seeking forgiveness, and understanding that God offers a way to be free from the burden of your past mistakes.