to be the scapegoat. Hebrew "to be for 'Azazel " (see Leviticus 16:8 and Leviticus 16:22).
presented. made to stand.
with him. Hebrew "for him". See verses: Leviticus 16:16; Leviticus 16:18. The scapegoat was not used to make atonement, but atonement was made for it. Hence he was to be "let go" free. See Leviticus 16:22.
wilderness: or desert, symbol of abode of all evil things (Isaiah 13:21; Isaiah 34:14.Matthew 12:43.Luke 8:27; Luke 11:24.Revelation 18:2; Revelation 18:2). 'Azazel probably the personification of all that is "great and terrible" there (Deuteronomy 1:19; Deuteronomy 8:15.Jeremiah 2:6; Jeremiah 2:6).