Leviticus 16:22
Leviticus 16:22 in Multiple Translations
The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness.
And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.
and the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a solitary land: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.
And the goat will take all their sins into a land cut off from men, and he will send the goat away into the waste land.
The goat will take upon itself all their sins and go into a distant place, and the man will send it away into the desert.
So the goate shall beare vpon him all their iniquities into the land that is not inhabited, and he shall let the goate go into the wildernesse.
and the goat hath borne on him all their iniquities unto a land of separation. 'And he hath sent the goat away into the wilderness,
The goat shall carry all their iniquities on himself to a solitary land, and he shall release the goat in the wilderness.
And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities to a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.
And when the goat hath carried all their iniquities into an uninhabited land, and shall be let go into the desert,
It is as though the goat will carry away into the desert the guilt for the sins of all the people.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 16:22
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Leviticus 16:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/נָשָׂ֨א
הַ/שָּׂעִ֥יר
עָלָ֛י/ו
אֶת
כָּל
עֲוֺנֹתָ֖/ם
אֶל
אֶ֣רֶץ
גְּזֵרָ֑ה
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥ח
אֶת
הַ/שָּׂעִ֖יר
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
וְ/נָשָׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
to lift
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
הַ/שָּׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
Art | N-ms
עָלָ֛י/ו
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עֲוֺנֹתָ֖/ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
iniquity
N-cp | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
N-cs
גְּזֵרָ֑ה
gᵉzêrâh
H1509
isolation
Adj
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/שָּׂעִ֖יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
hairy
Art | N-ms
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 16:22
וְ/נָשָׂ֨א
nâsâʼ
H5375
"to lift"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to lift or raise something, and it's used in many ways, like lifting a burden or raising someone's status. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah, often talking about God lifting people up. It's about supporting or carrying something or someone.
Definition: : raise/take_up 1) to lift, bear up, carry, take 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lift, lift up 1a2) to bear, carry, support, sustain, endure 1a3) to take, take away, carry off, forgive 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be lifted up, be exalted 1b2) to lift oneself up, rise up 1b3) to be borne, be carried 1b4) to be taken away, be carried off, be swept away 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lift up, exalt, support, aid, assist 1c2) to desire, long (fig.) 1c3) to carry, bear continuously 1c4) to take, take away 1d) (Hithpael) to lift oneself up, exalt oneself 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to cause one to bear (iniquity) 1e2) to cause to bring, have brought
Usage: Occurs in 609 OT verses. KJV: accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. See also: Genesis 4:13; Numbers 4:2; 1 Samuel 14:3.
הַ/שָּׂעִ֥יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
Art | N-ms
This word can refer to a wild goat or a satyr, a mythical creature. In the Bible, it may also describe a demon-possessed animal, like the ones in Matthew 8:30-32.
Definition: adj hairy
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. See also: Genesis 27:11; Numbers 7:52; Isaiah 13:21.
עָלָ֛י/ו
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲוֺנֹתָ֖/ם
ʻâvôn
H5771
"iniquity"
N-cp | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means moral evil or sin, like the kind God sees in people's hearts. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Psalms. This concept is key to understanding human nature.
Definition: : crime 1) perversity, depravity, iniquity, guilt or punishment of iniquity 1a) iniquity 1b) guilt of iniquity, guilt (as great), guilt (of condition) 1c) consequence of or punishment for iniquity
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin. See also: Genesis 4:13; Psalms 107:17; Psalms 18:24.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֶ֣רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
גְּזֵרָ֑ה
gᵉzêrâh
H1509
"isolation"
Adj
In the original Hebrew, this word means a desert or isolated place, often translated as not inhabited. It describes a separate or uninhabited area, like a wilderness. This concept appears in the Bible to contrast with populated areas.
Definition: a separation, a separate place
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: not inhabited. See also: Leviticus 16:22.
וְ/שִׁלַּ֥ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
Conj | V-Piel-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/שָּׂעִ֖יר
sâʻîyr
H8163
"hairy"
Art | N-ms
This word can refer to a wild goat or a satyr, a mythical creature. In the Bible, it may also describe a demon-possessed animal, like the ones in Matthew 8:30-32.
Definition: adj hairy
Usage: Occurs in 57 OT verses. KJV: devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr. See also: Genesis 27:11; Numbers 7:52; Isaiah 13:21.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּֽר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
Study Notes — Leviticus 16:22
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- Context
- Cross References
- Leviticus 16:22 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
- Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
- Sermons on Leviticus 16:22
Context — The Day of Atonement
20When Aaron has finished purifying the Most Holy Place, the Tent of Meeting, and the altar, he is to bring forward the live goat.
21Then he is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the iniquities and rebellious acts of the Israelites in regard to all their sins. He is to put them on the goat’s head and send it away into the wilderness by the hand of a man appointed for the task.
22The goat will carry on itself all their iniquities into a solitary place, and the man will release it into the wilderness.
23Then Aaron is to enter the Tent of Meeting, take off the linen garments he put on before entering the Most Holy Place, and leave them there. 24He is to bathe himself with water in a holy place and put on his own clothes. Then he must go out and sacrifice his burnt offering and the people’s burnt offering to make atonement for himself and for the people.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Hebrews 9:28 | so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. |
| 2 | Isaiah 53:11–12 | After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. |
| 3 | John 1:29 | The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! |
| 4 | 1 Peter 2:24 | He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.” |
| 5 | Psalms 103:12 | As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. |
| 6 | Psalms 103:10 | He has not dealt with us according to our sins or repaid us according to our iniquities. |
| 7 | Galatians 3:13 | Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” |
| 8 | Micah 7:19 | He will again have compassion on us; He will vanquish our iniquities. You will cast out all our sins into the depths of the sea. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 18:22 | None of the transgressions he has committed will be held against him. Because of the righteousness he has practiced, he will live. |
Leviticus 16:22 Summary
In Leviticus 16:22, the goat carries the sins of the people into a solitary place, symbolizing the transfer of sin from the community to an innocent animal. This act of substitutionary atonement points to the ultimate solution for sin through Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of the world, as stated in John 1:29. Just like the goat was released into the wilderness, our sins can be removed from us when we trust in Jesus Christ, as promised in Psalm 103:12. By acknowledging our sins and trusting in God's plan of salvation, we can experience the freedom and cleansing that comes from His love and mercy, as expressed in 1 John 1:9 and Romans 5:8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the goat carrying the iniquities of the people in Leviticus 16:22?
The goat symbolizes the transfer of sin from the people to an innocent animal, illustrating the concept of substitutionary atonement, as seen in Isaiah 53:12 and Romans 3:25.
Why was the goat released into the wilderness?
The wilderness represents a desolate and uninhabited place, signifying the removal of sin from the community, much like the scapegoat's role in Leviticus 16:22, and the ultimate removal of sin through Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Hebrews 13:12-13.
How does this verse relate to the concept of sin and guilt in the Bible?
This verse highlights the seriousness of sin and the need for atonement, as expressed in Psalm 51:2-3, and points to the ultimate solution for sin through Jesus Christ, who bore the sins of the world, as stated in John 1:29 and 1 Peter 2:24.
What can we learn from the role of the man appointed to release the goat?
The man's role in releasing the goat into the wilderness demonstrates the importance of human agency in fulfilling God's instructions, as seen in Numbers 27:18-23, and the need for obedience to God's commands, as emphasized in Deuteronomy 4:1-2 and Matthew 28:20.
Reflection Questions
- What are the iniquities in my life that I need to acknowledge and confess before God, just like the Israelites did in Leviticus 16:21?
- How can I apply the concept of substitutionary atonement in my daily life, recognizing that Jesus Christ has borne my sins, as stated in 1 Peter 2:24?
- In what ways can I participate in the process of removing sin from my life, just like the goat was released into the wilderness, and how can I trust in God's power to cleanse me from all unrighteousness, as promised in 1 John 1:9?
- What does this verse teach me about the importance of obedience to God's instructions, and how can I align my actions with God's will, as expressed in Romans 12:1-2?
- How can I reflect on the significance of the goat's release into the wilderness, and what does it reveal about God's plan to ultimately remove sin from His people, as prophesied in Revelation 21:27?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 16:22
And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited,.... Where it would never be seen, and from whence it would never return more; and so was a proper type of Christ, who
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 16:22
And when he hath made an end of reconciling the holy place, and the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar, he shall bring the live goat: He shall bring the live goat.
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
Leviticus 16:22 And the goat shall bear upon him all their iniquities unto a land not inhabited: and he shall let go the goat in the wilderness.Ver. 22. Shall let go the goat.] The Hebrews say, that he was to throw it down the rock, and so it died. The Grecians had a like custom in their solemn expiations of their cities. They tumbled the persons devoted from some rock into the sea; sacrificing them to Neptune, saying, Be thou a propitiation for us. Aemulus Dei diabolus. Suidas.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
(22) Unto a land not inhabited.—Literally, unto a land cut off, that is, a place the ground of which is separated from all around it, hence a summit, a peak standing out by itself, a precipice. In the wilderness.—Where no human beings dwell, but which is the abode of evil spirits. It will be seen that the directions here are simply to conduct the goat into the wilderness, where it is apparently to be let loose to pursue its own course. During the second Temple, however, the authorities decreed that the animal must be destroyed. Accordingly one of the priests who was appointed to execute this mission led the goat to a rock called Zuck, in the wilderness, situate about twelve miles, or ninety furlongs, from Jerusalem. Between the holy city and this steep rock, ten booths were erected at intervals of one mile, and persons were located in every booth to accompany the messenger to the next tent, which was distant a Sabbath day’s journey. From the last booth to the rock, which was double this distance, the messenger had no companion, but he was carefully watched by the occupants of the last booth to see that he performed the ritual according to the prescribed order. On his arrival at the mountain he divided the crimson thread, which was the badge of the goat, into two; one half he fastened to the rock, and the other he tied between the two horns of the victim, and then pushed the animal down the projecting ledge of the rock, when it was dashed to pieces before it reached the bottom. Hereupon the persons stationed at the last booth to watch the proceedings waved linen cloths or white flags, thus signalling from station to station to the priests in the court of the Temple the arrival of the goat at its proper destination.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 16:22
22. a solitary land] Heb. a land cut off, ‘a land not inhabited,’ as A.V., or a land from which return was cut off.
Whedon's Commentary on Leviticus 16:22
22. Shall bear — See extended note, Leviticus 10:17; Numbers 9:13.
Sermons on Leviticus 16:22
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Are You Ready for the Coming of Jesus by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of the coming of Jesus and the signs that will precede it. He references the scripture in Matthew 24, where Jesus compares his co |
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The Redeemer Is Coming to Zion by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of truly knowing Jesus and not just using His name. He warns against the deception of prosperity gospel and the focus on mate |
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My Peace by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the difference between how the world gives and how Jesus gives. He uses the example of a cautious deacon in the church who would carefully m |
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Eating and Drinking With the Drunken by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of guarding one's eyes, ears, and diet from sinful influences. He leads the congregation in a prayer of repentance for consum |
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The Supremacy of Christ in Truth in a Postmodern World by Voddie Baucham | In this sermon, Vody Balkam addresses the issue of people's hostility towards Jesus and their engagement in evil deeds. He emphasizes that humans were created to bring glory and ho |
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The Lord's Supper by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Jesus' final moments before his crucifixion. Jesus prioritized spending time with his disciples and discussing important ma |
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The Ark of the Covenant: Crossing Jordan Part Ii by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the journey of the Israelites as they finally reach the promised land after 40 years of discipline. However, they face a great obstacle in t |