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he shall cast lots(A) to determine which one is for the Lord and which for Azazel.[a](B)

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  1. 16:8 Azazel: a name for a demon (meaning something like “angry/fierce god”). See note on 17:7.

He is to cast lots(A) for the two goats—one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.[a](B)

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26.

And Aaron shall cast lots over the two goats, one lot for the Lord and the other lot for (A)Azazel.[a]

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  1. Leviticus 16:8 The meaning of Azazel is uncertain; possibly the name of a place or a demon, traditionally a scapegoat; also verses 10, 26