Scapegoat: Leviticus 16:8-26; R.V., "the goat for Azazel" (which see), the name given to the goat which was taken away into the wilderness on the day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:20-22). The priest made ...

8 He is to cast lots for the two goats-one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat. The meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain; also in verses 10 and 26. 8 He is to cast sacred lots ...