In the context of the Bible, the concept of "odds" is not explicitly mentioned as it is understood in modern terms related to probability or chance. However, the underlying principles of trust, faith, and divine providence often intersect with situations where human understanding of odds might be considered. The Bible frequently addresses scenarios where the likelihood of an event occurring seems improbable from a human perspective, yet is made possible through divine intervention.

Divine Sovereignty and Human Impossibility

The Bible often highlights God's sovereignty over situations that appear impossible by human standards. In the account of Gideon, for example, God reduces Gideon's army from 32,000 to 300 men to defeat the Midianites, emphasizing that victory comes from the Lord and not from human strength or numbers (Judges 7:2-7). This narrative illustrates that what may seem like unfavorable odds to humans is an opportunity for God to demonstrate His power and faithfulness.

Faith in the Face of Improbability

The account of David and Goliath is another instance where the odds were seemingly against God's chosen servant. David, a young shepherd, faced the giant Goliath with only a sling and five stones, yet he triumphed because of his faith in God (1 Samuel 17:45-50). This account underscores the biblical theme that faith in God can overcome any obstacle, regardless of how insurmountable it may appear.

Trust in God's Plan

The Bible encourages believers to trust in God's plan, even when circumstances seem unfavorable. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." This passage suggests that reliance on God's wisdom and guidance is more important than calculating odds based on human understanding.

Miracles and Divine Intervention

Throughout the Scriptures, miracles serve as a testament to God's ability to transcend natural laws and human expectations. The parting of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21-22), the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:19-21), and the resurrection of Jesus (Matthew 28:5-6) are examples where divine intervention defied human logic and probability. These events reinforce the belief that with God, all things are possible (Matthew 19:26).

Conclusion

While the Bible does not explicitly discuss "odds" in the modern sense, it consistently teaches that God's power and plans surpass human understanding and probability. Believers are encouraged to place their trust in God, who is able to accomplish His purposes regardless of the apparent odds.1. (a.) Difference in favor of one and against another; excess of one of two things or numbers over the other; inequality; advantage; superiority; hence, excess of chances; probability.

2. (a.) Quarrel; dispute; debate; strife; -- chiefly in the phrase at odds.

Union and Communion with God the End and Design of the Gospel
... An enemy has come between two friends, and puts them at odds, and oh! an eternal
odds. Sin hath sown this discord, and alienated our hearts from God. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/lecture ii union and communion.htm

Of Detraction.
... The finer his line is spun, the less shadow it casts, and is less apt to fright
us from the hook: and though there be much odds between a talent of lead and a ...
/.../allestree/the government of the tongue/section iv of detraction.htm

The victory of Unarmed Faith
... by Goliath. His interview with David shows him as timid and unlike his
former self, when he dashed at Nahash and any odds. Now he ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/the victory of unarmed faith.htm

Model Speeches
... day be accomplished. Fight on with all your strength against whatever odds
and with however small a band of supporters. If you are ...
/.../kleiser/successful methods of public speaking/study of model speeches.htm

Justification by Faith --Illustrated by Abram's Righteousness
... A little while after, the grand old man who trusted in his God showed that he could
play the soldier, and fight right gloriously against terrible odds. ...
/.../justification by faithillustrated by abrams.htm

Introduction.
... The other four, largely directing the affairs of three kingdoms, were steadfastly
hostile to the new faith. Truly, the odds were heavy against it. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/knox/the first blast of the trumpet/introduction.htm

Apprehending God
... matter out for themselves, but have heard about Him from others, and have put belief
in Him into the back of their minds along with the various odds and ends ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tozer/the pursuit of god/iv apprehending god.htm

A Manifestation of God in Answer to Prayer
... " With them, it was a case of life or death, victory or defeat. The odds against
them were tremendous, but the God that was for them was Almighty. ...
/.../anderson/prayer availeth much/chapter 7 a manifestation of.htm

The Close
... 2. But the greater the difficulties are, the more it ought to awake our diligence:
if we lie loose and carelessly, tis odds we shall be carried away with the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/allestree/the government of the tongue/the close.htm

When Therefore the Faithful Mother of a Faithful Son Departed ...
... spirit requires rest and must get it: for the spirit in its departing from thence
took with it the consciousness without which it could make no odds how one ...
/.../augustine/on care to be had for the dead /7 when therefore the faithful.htm

Odds (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (a.) Quarrel; dispute; debate; strife; -- chiefly in the phrase
at odds. Multi-Version Concordance Odds (1 Occurrence). ...
/o/odds.htm - 6k

Babbler (4 Occurrences)
... up small seeds (sperma, "20 seed," legein, "to gather"), and of men, for "hangers
on" and "parasites" who obtained their living by picking up odds and ends off ...
/b/babbler.htm - 9k

Asmoneans
... of Israel. Nearly all his battles were fought against impossible odds and
his victories inspired the Syrians with awe. In sudden ...
/a/asmoneans.htm - 27k

Oded (3 Occurrences)

/o/oded.htm - 10k

Odd (1 Occurrence)

/o/odd.htm - 7k

Weaving (4 Occurrences)
... The separating of odds and evens is assisted by a flat board of wedge-shaped
cross-section, which is turned at right angles to the odd threads. ...
/w/weaving.htm - 17k

End (3706 Occurrences)
... 5. (n.) That which is left; a remnant; a fragment; a scrap; as, odds and ends. 6.
(n.) One of the yarns of the worsted warp in a Brussels carpet. ...
/e/end.htm - 17k

Empire (8 Occurrences)
... Against heavy odds the plebeians asserted their rights till they secured at least
a measure of social, political and legal equality with their superiors (see ...
/e/empire.htm - 80k

Daughter-in-law (16 Occurrences)
... Matthew 10:35 For I came to set a man at odds against his father, and a daughter
against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. ...
/d/daughter-in-law.htm - 12k

Mother-in-law (16 Occurrences)
... Matthew 10:35 For I came to set a man at odds against his father, and a daughter
against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. ...
/m/mother-in-law.htm - 11k

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