Acts 1:26
“And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they gave forth their lots,.... Or "gave forth lots for them", as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; for…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And they gave forth their lots - Some have supposed that this means they voted. But to this interpretation there are…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They gave forth their lots - In what manner this or any other question was decided by lot, we cannot precisely say. The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Acts 1:15-26
The sin of Judas was not only his shame and ruin, but it made a vacancy in the college of the apostles. They were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And they gave forth their lots Better, And they gave lots for them, in accordance with MSS. The process probably was…
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