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The Seir Hamishtaleiach ("scapegoat") is one of the sacrifices on Yom Kippur. It symbolically carried away the sins of the Israelites (Leviticus ch.16) - provided that they repented properly.
In the Bible, goats are often used as sacrificial animals to atone for sins. They symbolize the idea of substitution and redemption, as seen in the story of the scapegoat in Leviticus. Goats also represent stubbornness and waywardness, contrasting with the obedient and sacrificial nature of the lamb, which is often associated with Jesus Christ.
Most English versions in Leviticus 16 (3 occurrences) use the term 'scapegoat' in-lieu of Azazel here: Leviticus 16:8American Standard Version (ASV) 8 And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for Jehovah, and the other lot for Azazel.
Such a person is a scapegoat.
He is your scapegoat. They have a scapegoating problem.
Scapegoat Wilderness was created in 1972.
The Scapegoat - novel - was created in 1957.
Scapegoat - band - was created in 1999.
The antonym of scapegoat is innocence or absolution.
The cast of The Scapegoat - 1912 includes: Tom Mix as Tom Mason, the Scapegoat
The cast of The Scapegoat - 1914 includes: Tom Mix as Tom Jackson, the Scapegoat
A scapegoat is someone who is unfairly blamed or punished for the mistakes or wrongdoing of others.