During the late Second Temple period (after the closure of the Hebrew Bible canon), Azazel came to be viewed as a fallen angel responsible for introducing humans to forbidden knowledge, as described in …

The figure of Azazel, therefore, serves as a reminder of sin’s seriousness and the necessity for its complete removal through the provision of atonement.

Azazel, in Jewish legends, a demon or evil spirit to whom, in the ancient rite of Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), a scapegoat was sent bearing the sins of the Jewish people. Azazel was the …

Azazel was either a mysterious desert demon to whom the ancient Israelites sacificed a scapegoat on the day of Yom Kippur, or else a rugged cliff upon which the scapegoat was cast down to atone for …

Nov 9, 2023 · Azazel is a complex and intriguing character in biblical texts and Jewish folklore. The first references are found in the Hebrew Bible and later, in Jewish apocalyptic literature, where he …

Leviticus 17:7 precludes the view that the goat provided a sacrifice for Azazel; in all likelihood this custom meant no more than a symbolic transfer of sin from the realm of society into that of death.

Is Azazel a Goat, Place, Demon, or Deity? Azazel plays the role of a deity in the biblical ritual of Yom Kippur, and in early interpretation, he played a central role as the initiator of sin and even the devil, or …

AZAZEL (Heb. עֲזָאזֵל), name of the place or the "power" (see below) to which one of the goats in the Temple service of the *Day of Atonement was sent. There is a great deal of confusion regarding the …

Jun 10, 2025 · A recent discussion has ignited interest around Azazel's sigil, with participants on various forums debating its true form and significance. The conversations center on interpretations from …

Some Jewish interpreters regard it as the name of a place some 12 miles east of Jerusalem, in the wilderness. Others take it to be the name of an evil spirit, or even of Satan.