Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
BSB
ASV
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
KJV
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Disposing - Better, the judgment or sentence which depends upon the lot. The lots were thrown into the gathered folds of a robe, and then drawn out. Where everything seemed the merest chance, there the faithful Israelite teacher recognized the guidance of a higher will. Compare the case of Achan Jos 7:18, and of Jonathan 1Sa 14:37-42. The process here described would seem to have been employed ordinarily in trials where the judges could not decide on the facts before them (compare Pro 18:18).
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Proverbs 29:26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
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Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
O LORD, save the king. Answer us on the day we call.
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.
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Jonah 1:7“Come!” said the sailors to one another. “Let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity that is upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.
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Get up and consecrate the people, saying, ‘Consecrate yourselves for tomorrow, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: Among you, O Israel, there are things devoted to destruction. You cannot…
But if you do not do this, you will certainly sin against the LORD—and be assured that your sin will find you out.
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Acts 1:26Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
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After Aaron casts lots for the two goats, one for the LORD and the other for the scapegoat,
