Acts 1:26 -- EDWKAN KLHROUS

John Barach jbarach at telusplanet.net
Mon Feb 5 17:56:24 EST 2001


In their commentary on Acts, Lake and Cadbury point out that Acts 1:26
doesn't contain the usual formula for "they cast lots" (EBALON KLHROUS)
but rather a phrase which could be rendered "they gave lots" (EDWKAN
KLHROUS).  They conclude that the group of disciples *voted* by giving
lots (e.g., a white pebble for Matthias, a black one for
Joseph/Barsabbas/Justus).

Is that a plausible explanation?  Are there other texts which use DIDWMI
in connection with casting lots?

Regards,

John



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