Bible Dictionary
Lot
A lot was a small stone or similar object used to determine a division, choice, or decision under God’s providence. Lot also denotes an inheritance or portion; the biblical Lot was Abraham’s nephew.
Biblical Usage
Lots were used in dividing Canaan, detecting Achan, choosing Saul, assigning priestly duties, determining the goat for the Day of Atonement, and choosing Matthias. Lot, Abraham’s nephew, accompanied Abraham, separated from him, lived in Sodom, was rescued from captivity, and escaped the destruction of the cities of the plain.
Scripture References
Numbers 33:54
Jonah 1:7
Proverbs 16:33
Esther 3:7
Numbers 26:55
Numbers 34:13
Joshua 7:14
Joshua 7:18
1 Samuel 10:20
1 Samuel 10:21
1 Chronicles 24:3
1 Chronicles 24:5
1 Chronicles 24:19
Luke 1:9
Leviticus 16:8
Acts 1:24-26
Joshua 15:1
Psalms 125:3
Isaiah 17:4
Psalms 16:5
Daniel 12:13
Genesis 11:27
Genesis 14
Genesis 19:1-20
Luke 17:32
Genesis 19:30
Genesis 11:31
Genesis 12:4
Genesis 12:5
Genesis 13:1
Genesis 13:3
Genesis 13:4
Genesis 13:10-14
Genesis 13:14
Genesis 19:1