33 (A)The lot is cast into the lap,
    but its every decision is (B)from the Lord.

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33 The lot is cast(A) into the lap,
    but its every decision(B) is from the Lord.(C)

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33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.

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26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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26 Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.(A)

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26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Jonah Is Thrown into the Sea

And they said to one another, “Come, let us (A)cast lots, that we may know on whose account this evil has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

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Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.”(A) They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.(B)

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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.

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18 (A)The lot puts an end to quarrels
    and decides between powerful contenders.

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18 Casting the lot settles disputes(A)
    and keeps strong opponents apart.

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18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

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The Leaders in Jerusalem

11 Now the leaders of the people (A)lived in Jerusalem. And the rest of the people (B)cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem (C)the holy city, while nine out of ten[a] remained in the other towns.

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  1. Nehemiah 11:1 Hebrew nine hands

The New Residents of Jerusalem(A)

11 Now the leaders of the people settled in Jerusalem. The rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of every ten of them to live in Jerusalem,(B) the holy city,(C) while the remaining nine were to stay in their own towns.(D)

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11 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities.

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41 Therefore Saul said, “O Lord God of Israel, why have you not answered your servant this day? If this guilt is in me or in Jonathan my son, O Lord, God of Israel, give Urim. But if this guilt is in your people Israel, give Thummim.”[a] (A)And Jonathan and Saul were taken, but the people escaped. 42 Then Saul said, (B)“Cast the lot between me and my son Jonathan.” And Jonathan was taken.

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  1. 1 Samuel 14:41 Vulgate and Septuagint; Hebrew Therefore Saul said to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Give Thummim.”

41 Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Why have you not answered your servant today? If the fault is in me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the men of Israel are at fault,[a] respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, and the men were cleared. 42 Saul said, “Cast the lot(A) between me and Jonathan my son.” And Jonathan was taken.

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  1. 1 Samuel 14:41 Septuagint; Hebrew does not have “Why … at fault.

41 Therefore Saul said unto the Lord God of Israel, Give a perfect lot. And Saul and Jonathan were taken: but the people escaped.

42 And Saul said, Cast lots between me and Jonathan my son. And Jonathan was taken.

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10 and Joshua (A)cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord. And there Joshua apportioned the land to the people of Israel, (B)to each his portion.

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10 Joshua then cast lots(A) for them in Shiloh in the presence(B) of the Lord, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their tribal divisions.(C)

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10 And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the Lord: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.

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26 Many (A)seek the face of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that a man (B)gets justice.

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26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(A)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(B)

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26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

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They shall divide it into seven portions. (A)Judah shall continue in his territory on the south, (B)and the house of Joseph shall continue in their territory on the north.

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You are to divide the land into seven parts. Judah is to remain in its territory on the south(A) and the tribes of Joseph in their territory on the north.(B)

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And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.

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