Azazel

Heb. עֲזָאל ) azazel ); in the opinion of Gesenius, the same as עלול azal ( 2 ); from ( azal ), disused in Hebrew, but occurring in Arabic = to separate.] 1. In Scripture : A word occurring in Lev. xvi. 8, 10, and 26, where it is translated "scapegoat;" but the antithesis which makes the one goat be for Jehovah, and the other for Azazel, is best preserved by supposing Azazel to be such a being as Satan or some other evil spirit. 2. In Milton : An evil spirit, standard bearer to Satan. 'Then straight commands, that at the warlike sound Of trumpets loud and clarions be upreared His mighty standard: that proud honour claime Azazel as his right, a cherub tall." Milton: P. L., 1. 534.