Leviticus 16:8 cpdv — And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat. "

— Leviticus 16:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 16 — Context

5

And he shall receive, from the entire multitude of the sons of Israel, two he-goats for sin, and one ram as a holocaust.

6

And when he has presented the calf, and has prayed for himself and for his own house,

7

he shall cause the two he-goats to stand in the sight of the Lord at the entrance to the tabernacle of the testimony.

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And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat.

9

The one whose lot fell out to be offered to the Lord, he shall offer for sin.

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But the one who is to be the emissary goat shall stand before the Lord, so that he may pour the prayers upon him, and may send him away into the wilderness.

11

After these things have been duly celebrated, he shall offer the calf, and praying for himself and for his own house, he shall immolate it.

Leviticus 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:8 say?
Leviticus 16:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat. ”
Where is Leviticus 16:8 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:8 in?
Leviticus 16:8 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 16:8?
Leviticus 16:8 reads (CPDV): “And casting lots over them both, one is to be offered to the Lord, and the other is to be the emissary goat. ” 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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