He was numbered (συνκατεψηφισθη). To the Jews the lot did not suggest gambling, but "the O.T. method of learning the will of Jehov…

And they gave forth their lots. Some have supposed that this means they voted. But to this interpretation there are insuperable objections…

And they gave forth their lots.—As interpreted by the prayer of Acts 1:24, and by the word “fell” here, there can be no d…

After determining qualifications and praying, they “cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias.” Determining God’s will in this manner (likely by cast…

They gave in their lots. We will not, here, engage in a long discussion about lots. Those who think it is wicked to cast lots at all, err …

And they gave forth their lots
Or "gave forth lots for them", as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; for Joseph…

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 Me iah and the fo…