Acts 1:26

Acts 1:26 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
• New King James Version (NKJV)And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
• New Living Translation (NLT)Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.

Context of Acts 1:26

24Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen 25to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.” Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

Acts 1:26 word by word

καὶ ἔδωκαν κλήρους καὶ ἔπεσεν ὁ κλῆρος ἐπὶ Μαθθίαν καὶ συγκατεψηφίσθη μετὰ τῶν ἕνδεκα ἀποστόλων.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• they gave forthδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• theirαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• lotsκλῆροςklēros · lotG2819
• fellπίπτωpiptō petō · to collapseG4098
• uponἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• MatthiasΜατθίας, ΜαθθίαςMatthias · MatthiasG3159
• he was numberedσυγκαταψηφίζομαιsugkatapsēphizō · to numbered withG4785
• withμετάmeta · with/afterG3326
• the elevenἕνδεκαhendeka · elevenG1733
• apostlesἀπόστολοςapostolos · apostleG652

Cross-references for Acts 1:26

• Acts 13:19and he overthrew seven nations in Canaan, giving their land to his people as their inheritance.
• Leviticus 16:8He is to cast lots for the two goats—one lot for the Lord and the other for the scapegoat.
• Joshua 18:10Joshua then cast lots for them in Shiloh in the presence of the Lord, and there he distributed the land to the Israelites according to their tribal divisions.
• 1 Samuel 14:41Then Saul prayed to the Lord, the God of Israel, “Why have you not answered your servant today? If the fault is in me or my son Jonathan, respond with Urim, but if the men of Israel are at fault, respond with Thummim.” Jonathan and Saul were taken by lot, and the men were cleared.
• 1 Chronicles 24:5They divided them impartially by casting lots, for there were officials of the sanctuary and officials of God among the descendants of both Eleazar and Ithamar.
• Proverbs 16:22Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent, but folly brings punishment to fools.
• Jonah 1:7Then the sailors said to each other, “Come, let us cast lots to find out who is responsible for this calamity.” They cast lots and the lot fell on Jonah.
• Acts 1:23So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias.

Commentaries on Acts 1:26

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26They gave forth their lots - In what manner this or any other question was decided by lot, we cannot precisely say. The most simple form was to put two stones, pieces of board, metal, or slips of parchment, with the names of the persons inscribed on them, into an urn; and after prayer, sacrifice, etc., to put in the hand and draw out one of the lots, and then the case was decided. I have considered this subject at large on Leviticus 16:8, Leviticus 16:9…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26And they gave forth their lots - Some have supposed that this means they voted. But to this interpretation there are insuperable objections: 1.The word “lots,” ́ klērousis not used to express votes, or suffrage. 2.The expression “the lot fell upon” is not consistent with the notion of voting. It is commonly expressive of casting lots. 3.Casting lots was common among the Jews on important and difficult occasions, and it was natural that the apostles…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 15-26Verses 15-26 The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world, was, Christ's resurrection; for that was the great proof of his being the Messiah, and the foundation of our hope in him. The apostles were ordained, not to wordly dignity and dominion, but to preach Christ, and the power of his resurrection. An appeal was made to God; "Thou, Lord, who knowest the hearts of all men," which we do not; and better than they know their own. It is fit that…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-26With prayer and humble dependence on God that he would reveal his will, the apostles cast lots (1:14, 24). This was a traditional way to discover God’s will (see Leviticus 16:8; Numbers 27:21; Deuteronomy 33:8; Joshua 14:2; 18:3–10; Proverbs 16:33). God chose Matthias by lot to replace Judas. After Pentecost, the Holy Spirit guided the followers of Jesus through dreams, visions, and prophecies instead of through lots (compare Acts 2:17–18; 13:2; 16:7–10)…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-2615-26. in those days--of expectant prayer, and probably towards the close of them, when the nature of their future work began more clearly to dawn upon them, and the Holy Ghost, already "breathed" on the Eleven (Joh 20:22), was stirring in Peter, who was to be the leading spirit of the infant community (Mt 16:19). the number ... about an hundred and twenty--Many, therefore, of the "five hundred brethren" who saw their risen Lord "at once" (1Co 15:6), must…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Acts 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings