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What does the Bible say about the role of the scapegoat in atonement?

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The scapegoat symbolizes the removal of sins, as seen in Leviticus 16, where the high priest confesses the sins of the people over the goat, which is then sent away into the wilderness.

In Leviticus 16, the scapegoat represents a profound aspect of atonement where Aaron, the high priest, lays his hands on the goat's head and confesses the iniquities of the children of Israel. This act symbolizes the transfer of the people's sins to the goat, which is then sent away into the wilderness, signifying the removal of those sins from the community. This typology points forward to Christ, our true scapegoat, who bears our sins away and cleanses us completely through His sacrificial death, fulfilling the requirements of God’s justice and mercy.
Scripture References: Leviticus 16:7-21

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