Leviticus 16:9 Commentary - Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
(9) The goat upon which the Lord’s lot fell.—Immediately after the lots decided the destiny of the two goats they were distinguished from each other by peculiar marks. The one which was “for Jehovah had a red woollen thread tied around its neck, whilst the one “for Azazel” had the scarlet thread tied on the head or on the horns.
And offer him for a sin offering.—Better, and shall present, or appoint it for a sin offering (see Lev. 16:6), as the actual offering of it up took place afterwards. (See Lev. 16:15.)
Consult other comments:
Leviticus 16:9 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Leviticus 16:9 - Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Leviticus 16:9 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Leviticus 16:9 - Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Leviticus 16:9 - English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Leviticus 16:9 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Leviticus 16:9 - The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 16:9 - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
Charles John Ellicott (1819 - 1905) was a distinguished English Christian theologian, academic and churchman. He briefly served as Dean of Exeter, then Bishop of the united see of Gloucester and Bristol.
His works include:
- An Old Testament Commentary for English Readers, 1897. (Editor)
- A New Testament Commentary for English Readers, 1878.