Reference

Leviticus 16:7

Atonement ProcessDay of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Earthly Sanctuary System
“And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.”
5

And he shall take of the congregation of the children of Israel two kids of the goats for a sin offering, and one ram for a burnt offering.

6

And Aaron shall offer his bullock of the sin offering, which is for himself, and make an atonement for himself, and for his house.

7

And he shall take the two goats, and present them before the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

8

And Aaron shall cast lots upon the two goats; one lot for the Lord, and the other lot for the scapegoat.

9

And Aaron shall bring the goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell, and offer him for a sin offering.

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This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

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This verse was identified through meaning similarity — its content is mathematically close to known verses in this theme, even without sharing the same vocabulary.

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Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Atonement Process

The verse merely describes an action of presenting goats at a specific location, without explicitly stating the purpose of this action as related to sin, forgiveness, or reconciliation. It is a procedural instruction that does not inherently define the "mechanics of forgiveness."

Day of Atonement (Judgment Phase)

The verse describes an action involving goats and a tabernacle, but it does not explicitly name the "Day of Atonement" or mention "judgment," "sanctuary cleansing," or "removal of sin."

Earthly Sanctuary System

While the verse mentions "the tabernacle," it does not explicitly detail the sacrificial system, the Levitical priesthood, or the broader concept of God dwelling among Israel, which are all integral parts of the "Earthly Sanctuary System" theme.

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Atonement Process

Cross-References

Leviticus 1:3Thematic

“If his offering be a burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord.”

Matthew 16:21Thematic

“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”

Romans 12:1Thematic

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

Leviticus 12:6Thematic

“And when the days of her purifying are fulfilled, for a son, or for a daughter, she shall bring a lamb of the first year for a burnt offering, and a young pigeon, or a turtledove, for a sin offering, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest:”

Leviticus 4:4Thematic

“And he shall bring the bullock unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord; and shall lay his hand upon the bullock’s head, and kill the bullock before the Lord.”

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Thematic Connections

Atonement ProcessDay of Atonement (Judgment Phase)Earthly Sanctuary System

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