# The lots are cast into the lap
This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "A person throws the lots into his lap" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
# the decision is from Yahweh
Possible meanings are 1) Yahweh decides how the lots will land or 2) it is not the lots, but Yahweh who determines what will happen.