HebrewH5799
עֲזָאזֵל
ăzâzêl
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "ăzâzêl" refers to a "goat of departure" or a "scapegoat." It comes from combining two Hebrew words: one meaning "goat" and the other meaning "to go away." In practical use, it signifies a goat that is sent away or removed.
goat of departure; the scapegoat
The Hebrew word ăzâzêl means "goat of departure; the scapegoat," used in Scripture in contexts that reveal its full semantic depth.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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