Proverbs 16:33
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.
Cross-references
In Proverbs 18:18, casting lots settles disputes, a practical application of the principle that the LORD decides.
1 Samuel 14:41 shows Saul using lots to determine guilt, reinforcing that the Lord decides the outcome — a direct application of this proverb.
In Acts 1:26, the apostles cast lots to choose Matthias — a New Testament example of trusting God to decide through the lot.
In Jonah 1:7, sailors cast lots to find the guilty party, and the lot falls on Jonah — showing God's sovereign direction.
In 1 Samuel 14:42, lots reveal Jonathan as the offender — a direct instance of God determining the outcome through the lot.
Joshua 18:10 records Joshua casting lots before the Lord to divide the land, directly illustrating God's sovereignty over the lot.
Joshua 7:14 uses casting lots to reveal Achan's sin, demonstrating that the Lord directs the outcome — consistent with this verse.
Numbers 26:55-65 shows the land divided by lot, illustrating how God's will is determined through casting lots — the same principle as here.
In Joshua 21:8, the Israelites give towns to the Levites by lot — showing God's guidance in distributing inheritances.
In Judges 20:9, Israel decides by lot which tribe will attack Gibeah — a military decision entrusted to God through the lot.
In Leviticus 16:8, Aaron casts lots to decide which goat is for the LORD and which for Azazel — a ritual use of lots for divine selection.
In Joshua 18:6, Joshua casts lots before the LORD to divide the remaining land — another instance of lots for divine direction.
In 1 Chronicles 24:5, priests cast lots to determine their duties, illustrating the lot as a means of divine decision.
In 1 Chronicles 25:8, musicians cast lots for their assignments, reinforcing that the lot's outcome is from the LORD.
In Joshua 14:2, the tribes inherit land by lot as the LORD commanded — a clear example of lots determining God's allocation.
In Nehemiah 11:1, lots decide who relocates to Jerusalem — a communal decision trusting God's guidance through the lot.
In Esther 3:7, Haman casts the Pur (lot) to choose a day for destruction, showing lot-casting in a narrative of divine providence.