In the twelfth year of King Xerxes’ rule, in the first month, the month of Nisan, Haman threw lots {\cf2\super [12]} to choose a special day and month. And the twelfth month, the month of Adar was chosen. (At that time, the lot was called “pur.”)
Jonah 1:7 - Easy To Read Version Then the men said to each other, “We should throw lots {\cf2\super [6]} to learn why these troubles are happening to us.” Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And they each said to one another, Come, let us 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. American Standard Version (1901) 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. Common English Bible Meanwhile, the sailors said to each other, “Come on, let’s cast lots so that we might learn who is to blame for this evil that’s happening to us.” They cast lots, and the lot fell on Jonah. Catholic Public Domain Version And a man said to his shipmate, "Come, and let us cast lots, so that we may know why this disaster is upon us." And they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonah. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they said every one to his fellow: Come, and let us cast lots, that we may know why this evil is upon us. And they cast lots, and the lot fell upon Jonas. |
In the twelfth year of King Xerxes’ rule, in the first month, the month of Nisan, Haman threw lots {\cf2\super [12]} to choose a special day and month. And the twelfth month, the month of Adar was chosen. (At that time, the lot was called “pur.”)
I will say to God:\par ‘Don’t blame me!\par Tell me,\par What have I done wrong?\par What do you have against me?\par
Those people are dividing my clothes\par among themselves.\par They are throwing lots {\cf2\super [131]} for my robe.\par
The person who respects the Lord is learning to be wise. A person must be humble before he can truly respect the Lord.
But if you don’t do these things, then you will be sinning against the Lord. And know for sure that you will be punished for your sin.
The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross. Then the soldiers gambled with dice to decide who would get Jesus’ clothes.
God destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan. He gave their land to his people.
So don’t judge before the right time; wait until the Lord comes. He will shine light on the things that are hidden in darkness. He will make known the secret purposes of people’s hearts. Then God will give every person the praise he should get.
The Lord said to Joshua, “Why are you down there with your face on the ground? Stand up!