Leviticus 16:9 web — Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering.

World English Bible

"Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering."

— Leviticus 16:9, World English Bible

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Leviticus 16 — Context

6

"Aaron shall offer the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make atonement for himself and for his house.

7

He shall take the two goats, and set them before Yahweh at the door of the Tent of Meeting.

8

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

9

Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering.

10

But the goat, on which the lot fell for the scapegoat, shall be presented alive before Yahweh, to make atonement for him, to send him away for the scapegoat into the wilderness.

11

"Aaron shall present the bull of the sin offering, which is for himself, and shall make atonement for himself and for his house, and shall kill the bull of the sin offering which is for himself.

12

He shall take a censer full of coals of fire from off the altar before Yahweh, and two handfuls of sweet incense beaten small, and bring it within the veil:

Leviticus 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 16:9 say?
Leviticus 16:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering.”
Where is Leviticus 16:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 16, verse 9.
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 16:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 16:9 in?
Leviticus 16:9 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 16:9?
Leviticus 16:9 reads (WEB): “Aaron shall present the goat on which the lot fell for Yahweh, and offer him for a sin offering.” 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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