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Proverbs 16:33
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The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord .
The lot is cast into the lappe: but the whole disposition thereof is of the Lord.
The lot is cast into the lap,but its every decision is from the Lord.
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
People might throw lots to make a decision, but the answer always comes from the Lord .
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Jehovah.
We make our own decisions, but the Lord alone determines what happens.
One can cast lots into one's lap, but the decision comes from Adonai .
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
All evils come upon the ungodly into their bosoms; but all righteous things come of the Lord.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.
The lot will be cast into the lap, but all of its decisions are from Yahweh.
The lot is cast into the lap, but all ordering of it is from Jehovah.
People throw lots to make a decision, but the answer comes from the Lord .
The dice are thrown into the lap, but their every decision is from the Lord .
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
We may throw the dice, but the Lord determines how they fall.
Man decides by throwing an object into the lap, but it is the Lord only who decides.
Into the lap, is cast the lot, but, from Yahweh, is its every decision.
Lots are cast into the lap, but they are disposed of by the Lord.
The evil of the vicious falls into his own bosom; and his judgment proceeds from before the LORD.
People cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the answer.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord .
The lottes are cast into the lappe: but the orderyng therof standeth all in the Lorde.
The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is the Lord 's alone.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole decision is of Jehovah.
Lottis ben sent into the bosum; but tho ben temperid of the Lord.
Into the centre is the lot cast, And from Jehovah [is] all its judgment!
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from Yahweh.
The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision is wholly from the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap; But the whole disposing thereof is of Yahweh.
The lot is cast into the lap: but the whole disposing of it [is] from the LORD.
A thing may be put to the decision of chance, but it comes about through the Lord.
The lottes are cast in to the lappe, but their fall stodeth in the LORDE.
Make your motions and cast your votes, but God has the final say.
The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.
The lot is cast into the lap,But its every judgment is from Yahweh.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Numbers 26:55-65, Joshua 7:14, Joshua 18:5, Joshua 18:10, 1 Samuel 14:41, 1 Samuel 14:42, Nehemiah 11:1, Jonah 1:7, Acts 1:26
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:44 - the woman Leviticus 16:8 - cast lots Joshua 14:2 - lot Joshua 18:6 - that I may cast Joshua 21:8 - by lot Judges 20:9 - by lot against it 1 Chronicles 24:5 - they divided by lot 1 Chronicles 25:8 - cast lots Esther 3:7 - they cast Pur Proverbs 18:18 - General Ezekiel 21:21 - the king Ezekiel 47:14 - fall
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The lot is cast into the lap,.... Of a man's garment, or into his bosom, or into a hat, cap, urn, or whatsoever he has in his lap, and from whence it is taken out; which used to be done in choosing officers, civil or ecclesiastical; in dividing inheritances, and determining doubtful cases; and making up differences, and putting an end to strife and contentions, which otherwise could not be done: and this ought not to be used in trivial cases, or to gratify curiosity, or for the sake of gain, or rashly and superstitiously; but seriously and religiously, with prayer, and in faith, and with a view to the divine direction, and submission to it; for a lot has the nature of an oath, and is an appeal to the omniscient, omnipresent, and omnipotent Being;
but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the Lord; or "the judgment" u of it; the judgment that is to be made by it concerning persons or things; it being so directed and ordered by him as to fall upon the person it should; or to make known the thing in doubt and debate according to his will, in which all parties concerned should acquiesce. This is to be ascribed, not to blind chance and fortune, to the influence of the stars, or to any invisible created being, angel or devil, but to the Lord only; there is no such thing as chance, or events by chance; those events which seem most fortuitous or contingent are all disposed, ordered, and governed, by the sovereign will of God.
u משפטו "judicium ejus", Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus, Schultens; "judicium eorum", Tigurine version.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
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 Joshua 7:18, and of Jonathan 1 Samuel 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 Proverbs 18:18).
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 16:33. The lot is cast into the lap — On the lot, Numbers 26:55. How far it may be proper now to put difficult matters to the lot, after earnest prayer and supplication, I cannot say. Formerly, it was both lawful and efficient; for after it was solemnly cast, the decision was taken as coming immediately from the Lord. It is still practiced, and its use is allowed even by writers on civil law. But those who need most to have recourse to the lot are those who have not piety to pray nor faith to trust to God for a positive decision. The lot should never be resorted to in indifferent matters; they should be those of the greatest importance, in which it appears impossible for human prudence or foresight to determine. In such cases the lot is an appeal to God, and he disposes of it according to his goodness, mercy, and truth. The result, therefore, cannot be fortuitous.
