Strong’s H5799

עֲזָאזֵל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`aza'zel

Pronunciation

ah-zah-ZAYL

Definition

Azazel

Meaning

goat of departure, the scapegoat

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "Azazel" refers to a specific entity or concept associated with the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) ritual described in Leviticus 16. It is traditionally understood as the "scapegoat" or the goat that is sent away into the wilderness, symbolically carrying the sins of the people. The term has been interpreted in various ways, including as a place, a demon, or a symbolic representation of sin being removed from the community.

Bible references

Leviticus 16:8;Leviticus 16:10;Leviticus 16:10;Leviticus 16:26