Leviticus 16:8 kjva — And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat."

— Leviticus 16:8, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Leviticus 16 — Context

5

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.

6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.

7

And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

8

And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

9

And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

10

But the goat, on which the lot fell to be the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before the Lord, to make an atonement with him, and to let him go for a scapegoat into the wilderness.

11

And Aaron shall bring the bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and shall make an atonement for himself, and for his house, and shall kill the bullock of the sin offering which is for himself:

Leviticus 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:8 say?
Leviticus 16:8 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.”
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 (KJVA): “And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.” 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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