Proverbs 16:33 — The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord. — AMP | maBible
Read Proverbs 16:33 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: Proverbs 16.33, Proverbs 16v33, Pr. 16:33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.
Other reference formats: Proverbs 16.33, Proverbs 16v33, Pr. 16:33.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the Lord.
Notes and references
This is the reason why the casting of lots was sanctioned in Israel for certain cases of decision-making (e.g. Lev 16:8; Josh 18:6, 8; 1 Chr 25:8, etc.). It was understood that the outcomes were controlled by God, and the seemingly random procedure eliminated human influence. The last time the ritu…