Forms of Divine Revelation

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Yahweh is opposed to all human forms of religion and human attempts to control the future, He alone sovereignly rules over all things in heaven and earth (Isa. 41:4; 44:6), and He is free to reveal His will through any means, whether by lots; dreams, visions, the Urim and Thammim or His prophets.

Casting lots was one form of legitimate divination. (Lev. 16:8; 1 Sam 14:41; Acts 1:26). The Lord also freely used dreams (Deut. 13:1; 1 Kings 3:5-15) and the prophets as His means of revelation. In addition, the Urim and the Thummim were stories by which the priests could consult the will of tGod. (Exod. 28:30; Num 27:21; Neh 7:65)