33The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
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The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.
And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
And they said every one to his fellow, Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know for whose cause this evil is upon us. So they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah.
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Therefore Saul said unto the LORD God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 33)Note, 1. The divine Providence orders and directs those things which to us are perfectly casual and fortuitous. Nothing comes to pass by chance, nor is an event determined by a blind fortune, but every thing by the will and counsel of God. What man has neither eye nor hand in God is intimately concerned in. 2. When solemn appeals are made to Providence by the casting of lots, for the deciding of t…
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