What (who) does the scapegoat represent in Leviticus 16 ?

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What (who) does the scapegoat represent in Leviticus 16 ?

Please help.... I am receiving conflicting information. I would especially appreciate the Jewish perspective on this.

2006-09-16 14:37:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Yom Kippur

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It was an actual goat, to take the blame / the sins on it. The Hebrew word is azazel, and means the goat of removal. This goat takes the sins and removes them from the temple.

2006-09-16 14:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by Deb F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Deb F explains it short and simple. This was an Atonement for sin and was good for one year, if, I remember correct. You ask for a Jewish Perspective, so, there may not be a mention of Jesus, unless a Jew for Jesus is available. I would like to hear their thoughts.

2006-09-16 21:53:22 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋