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What is the significance of the scapegoat in the Day of Atonement?

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The scapegoat symbolizes the complete removal of sin, as it bears the iniquities of the people into the wilderness, representing God's forgiveness.

In the ritual of the Day of Atonement, one goat was sacrificed while the other, known as the scapegoat, was sent into the wilderness. This act is rich in symbolism as it represents the complete removal of sin from God's people. When Aaron laid his hands on the scapegoat, he confessed the iniquities of Israel, transferring their sins onto the goat. This foreshadows Christ, who bore our sins on the cross, removing them entirely from us and fulfilling the promise of forgiveness. The scapegoat illustrates that through Christ, our sins are not only atoned for but are removed from God's sight, emphasizing the grace and mercy extended to the believers.
Scripture References: Leviticus 16:21-22, Isaiah 53:6

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