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What does the Bible say about scapegoats?

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The Bible portrays the scapegoat as a symbol of Christ, taking away the sins of the people permanently.

In Leviticus 16, the scapegoat represents the complete and final removal of sin. During the Day of Atonement, the high priest symbolically transferred the sins of Israel to this goat, which was then sent away into the wilderness, symbolizing the total removal of sin from the people. This act shows that God has removed our iniquities and transgressions far from us, as noted in Psalms and Isaiah, affirming that our sins are gone and remembered no more.
Scripture References: Leviticus 16:20-22, Isaiah 53:6, Psalms 103:12

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The Scapegoat
Don Fortner · Apr 30, 2017
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