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  1. hebrew - What does Azazel mean in Leviticus 16:8? - Biblical ...

    In Leviticus 16:8 And Aaron shall cast lots over two goats, one lot for the LORD and the other lot for Azazel. It appears that Azazel is translated as scapegoat. Strong’s Hebrew 5799 occurring...

  2. Why did God use Azazel during the Day of Atonement? (Leviticus 16)

    Apr 24, 2024 · You will need to clarify by providing some reference about the Azazel representing either demons or Satan (or similar). This question might be better posed as something like, …

  3. A goat for Azazel - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange

    Feb 8, 2021 · The meaning of Azazel (Leviticus 16:8) likely resembles a fallen angel. In this passage, we read of one goat for the Lord and the other for Azazel. Then, in Leviticus 17:7 …

  4. atonement - Why do many versions skip using the name Azazel in ...

    Apr 26, 2025 · Within modern translations of the Bible, Azazel is referring to “goat-demons” in Lev 17:7. Several English versions translate this to mean both goat and demon (see figure 1 …

  5. Who is Apollyon in Greek Culture? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack …

    The abyss is the pit where the fallen angels of Genesis 6, led by Azazel are held in captivity till the time they are released again (Read the Book of Enoch). The fire and smoke and brimstone are …

  6. soteriology - Leviticus 16 - Does the casting of the lots mean that …

    Aug 6, 2022 · Leviticus 16:7-10 7 Then he shall take the two goats and set them before the Lord at the entrance of the tent of meeting. 8 And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot …

  7. Does Acts 1:18 mean that Judas was the "sent away one" or "the …

    Oct 20, 2023 · But the goat determined by lot for Azazel he shall place before the Lord alive, so that with it he may make atonement by sending it off to Azazel in the desert. Judas and Jesus …

  8. What are "goat-demons"? - Biblical Hermeneutics Stack Exchange

    Feb 8, 2021 · To the same class belongs Azazel, the goat-like demon of the wilderness (Lev. xvi. 10 et seq.), probably the chief of the se'irim, and Lilith (Isa. xxxiv. 14). Possibly "the roes and …

  9. The Scapegoat and the Scarlet Wool - Epistle of Barnabas

    The Epistle of Barnabas is a second century text classified as one of the Apostolic Fathers, Greek texts which immediately follow the New Testament, which is studied by New Testament …

  10. What is "cast lots" in Leviticus 16?

    Feb 8, 2021 · "Cast Lots" is not a hebrew phrase used in Leviticus 16:8. - In the Tanakh, [Leviticus 16:8] states : "and Aharon shall put upon [the] two goats : Goralot. one marked for …