Leviticus 16:11
"But the goat on which the lot fell for the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the LORD, to make atonement for him, to send him away as the scapegoat into the wilderness."
Key Reflection
This verse describes a symbolic act where the goat symbolizing sin is sent away into the wilderness, carrying the community's sins with it, representing divine forgiveness and the removal of guilt. Through this ritual, the people are ritually cleansed of their transgressions, emphasizing God’s mercy in absolving them of their sins.
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