Leviticus 16:9
Leviticus 16:9 in Multiple Translations
he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’s lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.
And Aaron shall present the goat upon which the lot fell for Jehovah, and offer him for a sin-offering.
And the goat which is marked out for the Lord, let Aaron give for a sin-offering.
He will present the goat that was chosen by lot for the Lord and sacrifice it as a sin offering.
And Aaron shall offer the goat, vpon which the Lords lot shall fal, and make him a sinne offring.
and Aaron hath brought near the goat on which the lot for Jehovah hath gone up, and hath made it a sin-offering.
Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for the LORD, and offer him for a sin offering.
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him for a sin-offering.
That whose lot fell to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin:
Aaron must bring to me the goat that was chosen to be sacrificed. It will be an offering for the people’s sins.
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Leviticus 16:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
אַהֲרֹן֙
אֶת
הַ/שָּׂעִ֔יר
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
עָלָ֥ה
עָלָ֛י/ו
הַ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
וְ/עָשָׂ֖/הוּ
חַטָּֽאת
וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
qârab
H7126
to present
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שָּׂעִ֔יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
Art | N-ms
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
עָלָ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
עָלָ֛י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
הַ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
gôwrâl
H1486
allotted
Art | N-ms
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
Prep | N-proper
וְ/עָשָׂ֖/הוּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
sin
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:9
וְ/הִקְרִ֤יב
qârab
H7126
"to present"
Conj | V-Hiphil-3ms
To approach or come near someone or something, often with a sense of purpose or intention, like Moses approaching the burning bush in Exodus 3:5. This word can also mean to bring someone or something near, as in presenting an offering to God.
Definition: : come/approach 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Usage: Occurs in 263 OT verses. KJV: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. See also: Genesis 12:11; Leviticus 22:22; 1 Samuel 10:21.
אַהֲרֹן֙
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שָּׂעִ֔יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
Art | N-ms
This word can refer to a wild goat or a satyr, a mythical creature. In the Bible, it may also describe a demon-possessed animal, like the ones in Matthew 8:30-32.
Definition: adj hairy
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. See also: Genesis 27:11; Numbers 7:52; Isaiah 13:21.
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
עָלָ֥ה
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
עָלָ֛י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הַ/גּוֹרָ֖ל
gôwrâl
H1486
"allotted"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a pebble or small stone used for making decisions by casting lots. It symbolizes a portion or destiny assigned by chance, like the drawing of lots to determine an outcome. This concept is central to ancient Israelite decision-making practices.
Definition: 1) lot 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions 2) portion 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots) 2b) recompense, retribution
Usage: Occurs in 67 OT verses. KJV: lot. See also: Leviticus 16:8; Judges 1:3; Psalms 16:5.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/עָשָׂ֖/הוּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms | Suff
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
חַטָּֽאת
chaṭṭâʼâh
H2403
"sin"
N-fs
This word describes sin, guilt, or punishment for sin, and also the sacrifice or purification made to atone for it. It is used in the Bible to describe the consequences and solutions for sin. The KJV translates it as 'punishment' or 'sin'.
Definition: sin, sinful thing
Usage: Occurs in 270 OT verses. KJV: punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering). See also: Genesis 4:7; Numbers 12:11; Psalms 25:7.
Study Notes — Leviticus 16:9
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- Leviticus 16:9 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:9
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:9
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
- Sermons on Leviticus 16:9
Context — The Day of Atonement
7Then he shall take the two goats and present them before the LORD at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.
8After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,
9he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.
10But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD to make atonement by sending it into the wilderness as the scapegoat. 11When Aaron presents the bull for his sin offering and makes atonement for himself and his household, he is to slaughter the bull for his own sin offering.Cross References
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| 1 | Acts 4:27–28 | In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen. |
| 2 | Acts 2:23 | He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross. |
Leviticus 16:9 Summary
This verse explains how one of the goats is chosen by lot to be sacrificed as a sin offering to the LORD, showing how serious God is about sin. The goat's sacrifice is a way of paying for the people's sins, and it points forward to the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to forgive our sins (John 1:29, Romans 3:25). This teaches us that sin is a big deal to God, but He loves us so much that He provided a way for us to be forgiven. By looking at this verse, we can see how much God cares about our relationship with Him and wants us to be free from sin.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the goat chosen by lot for the LORD in Leviticus 16:9?
The goat chosen by lot for the LORD is to be sacrificed as a sin offering, highlighting the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement, as seen in Leviticus 16:9 and supported by Romans 3:25.
How does the sacrifice of the goat relate to our sin today?
The sacrifice of the goat points forward to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who died to atone for our sins, as described in John 1:29 and Hebrews 10:10.
What does the concept of 'lots' mean in this context?
The casting of lots was a way of determining God's will, as seen in Proverbs 16:33, and in this case, it was used to choose which goat would be sacrificed and which would be the scapegoat.
How does this verse relate to the idea of substitutionary atonement?
The goat chosen by lot for the LORD is a substitute for the people, bearing the punishment for their sins, illustrating the principle of substitutionary atonement that is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, as seen in Isaiah 53:5 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character and His attitude towards sin?
- How does the sacrifice of the goat impact my understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
- In what ways can I apply the concept of substitutionary atonement to my own life and relationship with God?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of atonement and forgiveness in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:9
And Aaron shall bring the goat on which the Lord's lot fell,.... Alluding to the manner of taking out the lot by the high priest, who, when he took it out, lifted it up with his hand, and then let it
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:9
And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering. Shall take of the congregation ... two kids of the goats ... and one ram.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
So the lot is said to fall, . Heb. went up, to wit, out of the vessel, into which the lots were put, and out of which they were brought up.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
Leviticus 16:9 And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD’ S lot fell, and offer him [for] a sin offering.Ver. 9. The goat.] A type of Christ’ s mortal humanity, say some, as the scape goat of his immortal deity: or the one of his death, the other of his resurrection. Others are of the opinion that hereby was signified that the deity of Christ dwelling in light inaccessible gave to his humanity sufficient strength for the enduring of those things, which no other creature could have come near, for the full expiating of our sins. So he telleth the Jews first, and afterwards his disciples, "Whither I go ye cannot come."
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
(9) The goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell.—Immediately after the lots decided the destiny of the two goats they were distinguished from each other by peculiar marks. The one which was “for Jehovah had a red woollen thread tied around its neck, whilst the one “for Azazel” had the scarlet thread tied on the head or on the horns. And offer him for a sin offering.—Better, and shall present, or appoint it for a sin offering (see Leviticus 16:6), as the actual offering of it up took place afterwards. (See Leviticus 16:15.)
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:9
9. Lot fell — Hebrew, came up out of the urn. Sin offering — All the sins of Israel, without exception, were atoned for this day by the offering of the two goats on the condition of repentance, even
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