Leviticus 16:8

New International Reader's Version

He must cast lots for the two goats. One lot is for me. The other is for the goat that carries the people’s sins away.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

Lots are cast into the lap to make decisions. But everything they decide comes from the Lord.

Ezekiel 48:29

“This is the land you must divide among the tribes of Israel. And these will be the shares they will receive,” announces the Lord and King.

Leviticus 16:10

But the goat chosen by the other lot must remain alive. First, it must be brought in to me to pay for the people’s sins. Then, it must be sent into the desert as a goat that carries the people’s sins away.

Leviticus 16:26

“The man who sets free the goat that carries the people’s sins away must wash his clothes. He must take a bath. After that, he can come back into the camp.

Leviticus 16:7

Then he must take the two goats and bring them to me at the entrance to the tent of meeting.

Leviticus 16:9

Aaron must bring the goat chosen for me by lot. He must sacrifice it for a sin offering.

Jonah 1:7

Here is what the sailors said to one another. “Someone is to blame for getting us into all this trouble. Come. Let’s cast lots to find out who it is.” So they did. And Jonah was picked.

Numbers 26:55

“Be sure that you cast lots when you give out the land. What each family receives will be based on the number of men listed in its tribe.

Numbers 33:54

Cast lots when you divide up the land. Do it based on the number of people in each tribe and family. Give a larger share to a larger group. And give a smaller group a smaller share. The share they receive by casting lots will belong to them. Give out the shares based on the number of people in Israel’s tribes.