Leviticus 16:7 net — He must then take the two goats and stand them before the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent,

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"He must then take the two goats and stand them before the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent,"

— Leviticus 16:7, NET Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

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He must put on a holy linen tunic, linen leggings are to cover his body, and he is to wrap himself with a linen sash and wrap his head with a linen turban. They are holy garments, so he must bathe his body in water and put them on.

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He must also take two male goats from the congregation of the Israelites for a sin offering and one ram for a burnt offering.

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Then Aaron is to present the sin offering bull which is for himself and is to make atonement on behalf of himself and his household.

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He must then take the two goats and stand them before the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent,

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and Aaron is to cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the LORD and one lot for Azazel.

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Aaron must then present the goat which has been designated by lot for the LORD, and he is to make it a sin offering,

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but the goat which has been designated by lot for Azazel is to be stood alive before the LORD to make atonement on it by sending it away to Azazel into the desert.

Leviticus 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:7 say?
Leviticus 16:7 in the NET Bible reads: “He must then take the two goats and stand them before the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent,”
Where is Leviticus 16:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 7.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 16:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:7 in?
Leviticus 16:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 16:7?
Leviticus 16:7 reads (NET): “He must then take the two goats and stand them before the LORD at the entrance of the Meeting Tent,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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