Acts 1:26

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Acts 1:26

BSB

Then they cast lots, and the lot fell to Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.

AKJV

And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell on Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

CPDV

And they cast lots concerning them, and the lot fell upon Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven Apostles.

ERV

And they gave lots for them; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

NHEB

They drew lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

SMT

And he gave their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was voted together with the eleven sent.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Acts 1:26

AndG2532ConjunctiontheygaveforthG1325Verb theirG846 lotsG2819Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionthelotG2819Noun Masculine fellG4098Verb uponG1909Preposition MatthiasG3159Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctionhewasnumberedG4785Verb withG3326PrepositiontheelevenG1733Noun apostlesG652Noun Masculine

Commentary for Acts 1:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Acts 1:26

Summary

Matthias selected by lot as twelfth apostle

Place

Upper room, Jerusalem

Event

Matthias chosen by lot

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD