Leviticus 16 describes the scapegoat, symbolizing Jesus Christ who takes away our sins.
Leviticus 16 offers a vivid picture of the scapegoat which represents Christ. In this passage, Aaron lays the sins of the people upon the head of a goat and sends it into the wilderness, symbolizing the complete removal of sin. This act portrays Jesus as the ultimate scapegoat, who bears our iniquities and removes them completely. The New Testament references affirm this typology, as Jesus is depicted as the one who takes our sins away. Through His sacrifice, He carries our transgressions into an uninhabited land, meaning they are gone forever and are no longer a barrier between us and God. This understanding confirms Jesus' role as our redeemer and sacrifice, fulfilling the pattern set forth in the Old Testament.
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