King James Version
Proverbs 16:33 in the King James Version says “The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 16 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.”
Proverbs 16:33 · KJV
The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“The lot”
H1486properly, a pebble, i.e., a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
“thereof is of the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
“but the whole disposing”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
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