“ The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. ”
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, the...
The lot is cast into the lap; but its whole disposing [is] (p) from the LORD. (p) So that there is nothing that ought to be attributed to fortune: for all things are determined in the counsel of God...
Proverbs 16. The special feature is a group of aphorisms ( Proverbs 16:10-15 ) relating to kings. The sentiments seem rather to reflect the picture of the ideal king than to indicate any particular...
lot . stone. See next note. lap . bosom ( Proverbs 17:23 ; Proverbs 21:14 ). The reference is to the bag of the ephod, in which were the two stones by which Jehovah gave true judgment or decision...
DISCOURSE: 795 GOD IS THE DISPOSER OF ALL EVENTS Proverbs 16:33 . The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord . THOUGH we would not be unnecessarily fastidious...
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. The lot is cast into the lap - On the lot, see the note on Numbers 26:55 . How far it may be proper now to put difficu...
The lot is cast into the lap— Lots are to be considered in three different lights; or, more properly, they are of three distinct kinds. One sort is civil ballotting, of general use in states to pre...
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 (literally, judgment) thereof is of the Lord. Whatever happ...
1-9. God's control of human life.
The lot is cast into the lap... — In other words, much that we attribute to chance is due to the providence of God. (Comp. Matthew 10:29-30 .) This should be an encouragement to trust in Him.
CHAPTER 17 A JUST BALANCE "A just balance and scales are the Lord's: all the weights of the bag are His work."- Proverbs 16:11 "A false balance is an abomination to the Lord: but a just weight...
Verse Proverbs 16:1 . A somewhat obscure proverb which recognizes that man has to exercise his own reason in making his plans, but that he is dependent on the Lord for the answer of the tongue. Dr....
Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth tran...
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...
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof [is] of the LORD. Ver. 33. The lot is cast into the lap. ] This sentence at first sight seems light and unworthy of the place it holds...
The lot is cast into the lap As the ancient practice was in dividing inheritances, and deciding in doubtful cases; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord The event, though casual to men,...
33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the L ORD . Note, 1. The divine Providence orders and directs those things which to us are perfectly casual a...
The lot is cast into the lap; as the ancient practice was in dividing inheritances, and deciding doubtful things, of which see Numbers 26:55 Joshua 7:16 1 Samuel 10:20,21 1 Samuel 14:41,42...
Solomon Contrasts The Behaviour Of The Perverse And Worthless Man With The Life and Attitudes Of The Man Grown Old In Righteousness, Who Is An Exemplar Of All The Righteous ( Proverbs 16:30 to Pro...
MAIN HOMILETICS OF Proverbs 16:33 THE LOT AND ITS DISPOSER I. There is a special Providence of God in the midst of His universal government . In nature there is a manifestation of a universal...
Proverbs 16:1 . The preparations of the heart in man. As the field must be plowed, and the soil prepared for the seeds, so the heart of man must be prepared for grace. Afflictions in Egypt dispose...
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. All contingencies under the direction of God’s providence I. Consider the result of a “lot” in reference to men. Wh...
EXPOSITION Proverbs 16:1-20 These are specially religions maxims, and they all contain the name Jehovah. Proverbs 16:1 The Authorized Version makes one sentence of this verse without...
v. 33. The lot is cast into the lap, apparently at random; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord, the decision rests with Him, for even those events which seem to us most fortuitous and...
1 Samuel 14:41 ; 1 Samuel 14:42 ; Acts 1:26 ; Jonah 1:7 ; Joshua 18:10 ; Joshua 18:5 ; Joshua 7:14 ; Nehemiah 11:1 ; Numbers 26:55-65
The lot — As the ancient practice was in deciding doubtful things. The event of which though casual to men, is directed by God's providence.