A doctrine should never be established by a solitary scripture but requires the testimony of two to three witnesses (Deuteronomy 17:6; 19:15; II Corinthians 13:1). Regarding the enigmatic word "azazel," there is not only a paucity of conclusive definitions, but what is uncovered is conflicting, with contradictory etymologies, encouraging picking from a menu of meanings according to one's taste. The only other sources consist of apocryphal Jewish sources (including the dubious Book of Enoch and Cabalistic mysticism), Arabic folk tales, and Muslim tradition from the Koran, none of which could be considered valid. On the other hand, Scripture provides support for one function of Jesus Christ to bear the sins of many (Hebrews 9:28), bearing our sins in His body on the tree (I Peter 2:24), corresponding to the function attributed to the second goat bearing away all the iniquities from the tabernacle (Leviticus 16:21- 22) as well as the suffering servant (Isaiah 53:4-6) whom the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:11-12 adds that this Suffering Servant bore the sins of many, making intercession for the transgressors.