King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the LORD'S lot fell, and offer him [for] a sin offering.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Aharon is to present the goat whose lot fell to ADONAI and offer it as a sin offering.
Berean Standard Bible:
he shall present the goat chosen by lot for the LORD and sacrifice it as a sin offering.
American Standard Version:
And Aaron shall present the goat upon which the lot fell for Jehovah, and offer him for a sin-offering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And Aaron{H175} shall bring{H7126} the goat{H8163} upon which the LORD'S{H3068} lot{H1486} fell{H5927}, and offer{H6213} him for a sin offering{H2403}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Acts 4:27
- For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and the people of Israel, were gathered together,
Acts 4:28
- For to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.
Acts 2:23
- Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
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Commentary for Leviticus 16:9
1. **Themes:**
- **Atonement and Sacrifice:** Leviticus 16:9 is part of the instructions for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur), the most solemn holy day in the Jewish calendar. The verse emphasizes the theme of atonement through sacrifice, where the sin offering is a central element for the cleansing of the sanctuary and the people from their sins.
- **Divine Presence and Holiness:** The selection of the goat by lot indicates divine choice, emphasizing the sacred nature of the ritual and the necessity of God's involvement in the process of atonement.
- **Ritual Purity:** The sin offering is part of a larger set of rituals designed to purify the Israelites and their sanctuary, ensuring that they remain in a right relationship with God.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law and Priestly Code:** The verse is set within the context of the Mosaic Law, specifically the priestly code which contains detailed instructions for sacrifices and rituals. This code is thought to have been written during the time of Moses, around the 13th century BCE, although scholars debate the exact dating and authorship.
- **Tabernacle Worship:** The instructions were given to Moses for the Israelites while they were in the wilderness, before they entered the Promised Land. The rituals described were to be performed in the Tabernacle, the portable sanctuary that the Israelites carried with them during their wanderings.
- **Priesthood of Aaron:** Aaron, Moses' brother, was the first high priest of Israel. The verse reflects the role of the priesthood in mediating between God and the people through the enactment of these sacred rituals.
In summary, Leviticus 16:9 reflects the themes of atonement, divine sanctity, and ritual purity within the historical context of the Mosaic Law and the establishment of the Israelite priesthood, with specific instructions for the Day of Atonement rituals in the wilderness Tabernacle.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H175
There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
Pronunciation: a-har-one'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron. - Strong's Number: H7126
There are 259 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַב
Transliteration: qârab
Pronunciation: kaw-rab'
Description: a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - Strong's Number: H8163
There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂעִיר
Transliteration: sâʻîyr
Pronunciation: saw-eer'
Description: or שָׂעִר; from שָׂעַר; shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun; devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1486
There are 67 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוֹרָל
Transliteration: gôwrâl
Pronunciation: go-rawl'
Description: or (shortened) גֹּרָל; from an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone); properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot); lot. - Strong's Number: H5927
There are 817 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָלָה
Transliteration: ʻâlâh
Pronunciation: aw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative; arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. - Strong's Number: H6213
There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׂה
Transliteration: ʻâsâh
Pronunciation: aw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. - Strong's Number: H2403
There are 272 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַטָּאָה
Transliteration: chaṭṭâʼâh
Pronunciation: khat-taw-aw'
Description: or חַטָּאת; from חָטָא; an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender; punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering).