Bible trivia
Bible Trivia Questions and Answers
A mixed set of 25 Bible trivia questions covering both Testaments, from easy warm-ups to a few harder ones. Tap an answer to see if you are right, and read the short explanation after each question.
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Which Old Testament figure is known for building an ark to survive the flood?
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Answer: B. Noah
Noah built the ark to survive the great flood as commanded by God (Genesis 6-9).
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What is the name of Abraham's nephew who escaped the destruction of Sodom?
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Answer: A. Lot
Lot was Abraham's nephew who escaped Sodom's destruction (Genesis 19).
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What was the name of the woman who became the wife of Isaac?
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Answer: B. Rebekah
Rebekah was chosen to be Isaac's wife, as described in Genesis 24.
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What was the name of the city conquered by Joshua that was famous for its walls falling down?
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Answer: A. Jericho
The walls of Jericho fell after the Israelites marched around them for seven days, as told in Joshua 6.
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Which leader was known for his wisdom, wealth, and building projects, including the Temple?
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Answer: A. Solomon
Solomon, son of David, is famed for his wisdom and for constructing the Temple in Jerusalem (1 Kings 3-6).
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What was the name of Abraham's wife who was barren before God promised her a son?
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Answer: B. Sarah
Sarah was initially barren but was promised a son, Isaac, by God (Genesis 17-21).
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In which book do we find the story of the Tower of Babel?
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Answer: C. Genesis
The story of the Tower of Babel is in Genesis 11, explaining the origin of different languages.
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In which book is the famous 'Love chapter' located?
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Answer: C. 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians 13 is known as the 'Love Chapter,' describing the qualities of love.
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What prayer did Jesus teach His disciples that is central to Christian worship?
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Answer: D. The Lord's Prayer
Jesus taught the Lord's Prayer as a model prayer in Matthew 6:9-13.
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In the Sermon on the Mount, what did Jesus say should be the reward for those who hunger and thirst for righteousness?
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Answer: D. They shall be filled
In Matthew 5:6, Jesus states, 'Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.'
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Which gospel writer is known for emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus with the phrase 'In the beginning was the Word'?
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Answer: B. John
John 1:1 emphasizes Jesus as the Word, highlighting His divine nature.
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What is the name of the city that was destroyed by fire and brimstone because of its wickedness?
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Answer: A. Sodom
Sodom was destroyed by fire and brimstone due to its wickedness (Genesis 19).
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Which prophet predicted the coming of a 'Righteous Branch' from David, a Messianic prophecy?
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Answer: B. Jeremiah
Jeremiah prophesied about a righteous Branch from David's line (Jeremiah 23:5).
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Which disciple famously doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus with his own eyes?
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Answer: D. Thomas
Thomas doubted Jesus' resurrection until he saw Jesus' wounds, as described in John 20:24-29.
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Which Old Testament prophet parted the Red Sea?
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Answer: A. Moses
Moses parted the Red Sea to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus 14).
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Which judge led Israel to a victory over the Midianites with only 300 men?
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Answer: A. Gideon
Gideon, one of the judges, famously defeated the Midianite army with a small force, demonstrating reliance on divine help (Judges 7).
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Which Babylonian king conquered Jerusalem and deported its inhabitants?
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Answer: C. Nebuchadnezzar
Nebuchadnezzar II besieged Jerusalem in 586 BC, leading to the destruction of Solomon’s Temple and the exile of many Jews (2 Kings 24-25).
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Who was the tax collector that climbed a tree to see Jesus and later hosted Him at his house?
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Answer: A. Zacchaeus
Zacchaeus, a tax collector, climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus and hosted Him, as in Luke 19:1-10.
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Which prophet was a religious leader and advisor to King David and later King Solomon?
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Answer: C. Nathan
Nathan was a prophet who advised David and Solomon, including rebuking David for his sins and anointing Solomon as king (2 Samuel 7; 1 Kings 1).
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Which Roman procurator is infamous for presiding over Jesus's trial?
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Answer: D. Pilate
Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor who conducted Jesus’s trial and authorized his crucifixion (John 19).
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Which woman was a Canaanite woman whose faith healed her daughter and was commended by Jesus?
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Answer: C. Syrophoenician woman
Her faith led to her daughter's healing, and Jesus commended her for her great faith (Mark 7:24-30).
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Which Gospel writer is also known as 'the beloved physician'?
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Answer: D. Luke
Luke is referred to as 'the beloved physician' in Colossians 4:14.
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Which prophet's writings are known for their poetic and symbolic language, including the 'Valley of Vision'?
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Answer: A. Isaiah
Isaiah's writings are poetic, and he refers to Jerusalem as the 'Valley of Vision' (Isaiah 22:1).
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Which prophet was known for his dramatic prophetic actions, including lying on his side for 390 days to symbolize Israel's sin?
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Answer: B. Ezekiel
Ezekiel performed symbolic actions, including lying on his side for 390 days to represent Israel's sin (Ezekiel 4:4-8).
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Which prophet's vision included the 'Son of Man' receiving an everlasting kingdom?
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Answer: C. Daniel
Daniel 7 describes the 'Son of Man' receiving an eternal kingdom from the Ancient of Days.
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Answer key
- B. Noah
- A. Lot
- B. Rebekah
- A. Jericho
- A. Solomon
- B. Sarah
- C. Genesis
- C. 1 Corinthians
- D. The Lord's Prayer
- D. They shall be filled
- B. John
- A. Sodom
- B. Jeremiah
- D. Thomas
- A. Moses
- A. Gideon
- C. Nebuchadnezzar
- A. Zacchaeus
- C. Nathan
- D. Pilate
- C. Syrophoenician woman
- D. Luke
- A. Isaiah
- B. Ezekiel
- C. Daniel
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