Festivals & practices
Scapegoat
The live goat sent into the wilderness during the Day of Atonement rite.
Also called · goat for Azazel
What it means
The live goat sent into the wilderness during the Day of Atonement rite.
After lots distinguished two goats, one was sacrificed and the high priest confessed Israel’s offenses over the other before it was led away.
How it appears in the Bible
The Hebrew expression behind its destination is difficult, so translations may say “scapegoat,” “goat of removal,” or “for Azazel.”