Jonah 1:7

Modern English Version

The sailors said to one another, “Come, let us cast lots that we may know on whose account this disaster has come upon us.” So they cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah.

Cross References

Proverbs 16:33

The lot is cast into the lap, but the decision thereof is from the Lord.

Joshua 7:10

Then the Lord said to Joshua, “Stand up! Why have you fallen on your face?

Numbers 32:23

“But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out.

Acts 13:19

When He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He gave them their land as an inheritance by lot.

Matthew 27:35

When they crucified Him, they divided His garments by casting lots to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, “They divided My garments among themselves and for My clothing they cast lots.”

Psalm 22:18

They divide my garments among themselves, and for my clothing they cast lots.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time until the Lord comes. He will bring to light the hidden things of darkness and will reveal the purposes of the hearts. Then everyone will have commendation from God.

Job 10:2

I will say to God, Do not condemn me; show me why You contend with me.

Esther 3:7

In the first month, which is the month Nisan, in the twelfth year of King Ahasuerus, they cast Pur (that is, cast lots) before Haman daily, and each month, until the twelfth month, which is the month Adar, to determine the time.