Bible quiz
Women of the Bible Quiz
Sarah, Rebekah, Miriam, Deborah, Ruth, Hannah, Esther, Mary, Martha and Lydia all play key roles in the Bible story. These questions cover their faith, their choices and their place in God’s plan.
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Who was the sister of Martha and Lazarus, known for her devotion and listening at Jesus' feet?
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Answer: D. Mary
Mary sat at Jesus’ feet, exemplifying devotion and spiritual discernment (Luke 10:38-42).
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Which New Testament woman was the first to witness Jesus' resurrection and was called the 'apostle to the apostles'?
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Answer: B. Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was the first to see Jesus after His resurrection and announced it to the disciples (John 20:11-18).
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Who was the mother of Samuel, known for her heartfelt prayer and dedication of her son to God's service?
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Answer: C. Hannah
Hannah's prayer and vow for Samuel's service are recorded in 1 Samuel 1-2.
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Which Moabite woman became the great-grandmother of King David?
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Answer: A. Ruth
Ruth 4:17 – Ruth’s son Obed fathered Jesse, David’s father.
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Who was the matriarch that laughed when God promised her a son in her old age?
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Answer: C. Sarah
Sarah laughed in disbelief when God told her she would have a son in her old age (Genesis 18:12-15).
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Who was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob?
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Answer: B. Rebekah
Rebekah was the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob, playing a key role in God's promise to the patriarchs (Genesis 24-27).
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Which woman was the wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin?
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Answer: A. Rachel
Rachel was Jacob's beloved wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 29-35).
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Who was the mother of Moses, who hid him to protect him from Pharaoh's decree?
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Answer: C. Jochebed
Jochebed, Moses' mother, demonstrated faith and courage in hiding her son to save him from Pharaoh's order (Exodus 2).
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Which judge and prophetess led Israel to victory over Canaan with her leadership and faith?
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Answer: A. Deborah
Deborah was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to military victory against Canaanites (Judges 4-5).
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Who was the wealthy woman who hosted the early church in her home and was baptized along with her household?
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Answer: A. Lydia
Lydia was a seller of purple and opened her home to Paul and others (Acts 16:14-15).
Acts 16:14-15
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Who was the woman known for her wisdom and prophetic insight found in 2 Kings 22?
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Answer: C. Huldah
Huldah was a prophetess consulted during King Josiah’s reign, delivering divine messages (2 Kings 22).
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Who was Nabal's wise wife who later became one of David's wives?
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Answer: C. Abigail
1 Samuel 25:3-42 – Abigail brought peace and later married David.
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Who was the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the temple and foretold his significance?
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Answer: C. Anna
Anna the prophetess recognized Jesus as the Messiah and praised God (Luke 2:36-38).
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Which woman hid the Hebrew spies in Jericho and is praised for her faith?
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Answer: A. Rahab
Rahab hid the spies and helped Israel, demonstrating faith in the true God (Joshua 2, 6:17-25).
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Which woman was a Canaanite who pleaded with Jesus for her daughter's healing and demonstrated great faith?
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Answer: B. Syrophoenician Woman
She showed persistence and faith in Jesus, leading to her daughter’s healing (Matthew 15:21-28).
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Who was the woman who anointed Jesus' feet with expensive oil and showed great devotion?
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Answer: C. Mary of Bethany
Mary anointed Jesus with costly perfume, demonstrating love and devotion (John 12:3).
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Who was the biblical woman known for her act of courage by killing Sisera with a tent peg?
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Answer: B. Jael
Jael killed Sisera by driving a tent peg through his temple, securing Israel's victory (Judges 4-5).
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Answer key
- D. Mary
- B. Mary Magdalene
- C. Hannah
- A. Ruth
- C. Sarah
- B. Rebekah
- A. Rachel
- C. Jochebed
- A. Deborah
- A. Lydia
- C. Huldah
- C. Abigail
- C. Anna
- A. Rahab
- B. Syrophoenician Woman
- C. Mary of Bethany
- B. Jael
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