Leviticus 16:21

God's Word

Aaron will place both hands on its head. He will confess over it all the sins, all the rebellious acts, and all the things the Israelites did wrong. He will transfer them to the goat’s head. A man will be appointed to release the goat in the desert.

Cross References

Ezra 10:1

While Ezra was praying, confessing ⌞these sins⌟, crying, and throwing himself down in front of God’s temple, a large crowd of Israelite men, women, and children gathered around him. They also began to cry bitterly.

Psalm 32:5

I made my sins known to you, and I did not cover up my guilt. I decided to confess them to you, O Lord. Then you forgave all my sins. Selah

Psalm 51:3

I admit that I am rebellious. My sin is always in front of me.

Exodus 29:10

“Then bring the young bull to the front of the tent of meeting. Aaron and his sons will place their hands on its head.

Proverbs 28:13

Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion.

Isaiah 53:6

We have all strayed like sheep. Each one of us has turned to go his own way, and the Lord has laid all our sins on him.

Leviticus 1:4

Place your hand on the animal’s head. The burnt offering will be accepted to make peace with the Lord.

Leviticus 16:20

“When he finishes making peace with the Lord at the holy place, the tent of meeting, and the altar, he will bring the living goat forward.

Leviticus 16:22

The goat will take all their sins away to a deserted place. The man must release the goat in the desert.

Leviticus 26:40

“But if they confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—the treacherous things they did to oppose me—

Leviticus 5:5

“So if you are guilty of any of these sins, you must confess it.

Romans 10:10

By believing you receive God’s approval, and by declaring your faith you are saved.

2 Corinthians 5:21

God had Christ, who was sinless, take our sin so that we might receive God’s approval through him.