What is the significance of goats in the Bible?

Goats are mentioned in The Bible as sacrificial animals and symbols of sin and atonement. They were often used in rituals to atone for sins, symbolizing the transfer of sin from the people to the animal. Goats are also associated with the concept of separation, as in the story of the sheep and the goats in the New Testament, where they represent the righteous and the unrighteous.