what is mean by casting lots in the bible
Cleromancy Casting of lots occurs relatively frequently in the Bible, and many[quantify][who?] biblical scholars think that the Urim and Thummim served this purpose. The Hebrew Bible contains several examples of the casting of lots as a means of determining God's will:
Shekhinah This term does not occur in the Bible, and is from rabbinic literature.[2]:148[3][4]
Matthew 7:7–8 The common English expression "Seek and Ye Shall Find" is derived from this verse.
God helps those who help themselves The phrase is often mistaken as a scriptural quote, though it is not stated verbatim in the Bible.