In what year was the King James version of the Bible first published?

1611 Click to see the answer

In which book of the Bible is this verse found? 'The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.'

John

Who was told not to prophesy at Bethel?

Amos

Who was the father of Saul?

Kish

Who preached the first sermon on the Day of Pentecost?

Peter

How many languages has the bible been translated into?

1200

A wicked one talking to a holy one promised, 'All this I will give you if you will bow down and worship me.'

The devil Click to see the answer

Which J in the bible had a coat of many colors?

Joseph

In the Bible, Joseph was sold by his brothers for how many silver coins?

Twenty

The Lord is my _____ I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures...' Psalm 23:1

Shepherd

Abi + coarse tobacco = King David's concubine.

Abishag

Which organization is responsible for placing bibles in hotel rooms?

Gideons

I press toward the _____ for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.'

Mark Click to see the answer

Which of the following animals was NOT mentioned as one of the plagues in Egypt?

Bees

Name the man who desperately questioned God with this query: 'What shall I do with this people? They be almost ready to stone me.'

Moses

Even though one of the meanings of my name is 'rest', I probably didn't get much rest while spending some time afloat. Who am I?

Noah

How many books are there in the Old Testament?

27

How many rivers flowed out of Eden?

4

According to the Bible, who was the first murder victim?

Abel

No, Lord, for I have never eaten anything that is common or unclean.' Who said that?

Peter

In the book of Galatians, who was accused of hypocrisy by Paul because of the way he treated the Gentiles?

Peter

The author of which letter addresses the letter 'to the chosen lady and her children'?

2 John Click to see the answer

According to the Bible, what was the name of the prisoner released as Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion?

Barabbas

What is the first book of the Bible?

Genesis

Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt; every man and his household came with Jacob.' Can you name this book?

Exodus

Which of these books of the Bible is in the New Testament?

Hebrews

Which of the following cities was not located in the region of Galilee?

Hebron

Who did Jesus raise from the dead?

Lazarus

Who ordered the beheading of John the Baptist?

King Herod

Which sport's 'bible' is called 'Wisden'?

Cricket

Paul wrote 'Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak'. To whom did he write these words?

The Corinthians Click to see the answer

Who said 'I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord'?

John the Baptist

Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother.' To which of Paul's letters does this greeting belong?

1 Corinthians

A dancing girl makes an unusual request of her host saying, 'I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter.'

The daughter of Herodias

Where is this quote from in the bible? 'A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and a time to build up.'

Ecclesiastes 3

The story of the rich and poor man, Dives and Lazarus, is told in which book of the Bible?

St Luke's Gospel

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall _____, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.

Never perish

Which religion emerged from the Bible Student movement, founded in 1872 by Charles Taze Russell:

Jehovah´s Witness

In which book of the Bible (New International Version) is this verse found? 'Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.'

Both of these

Can all of these cliches be found in the Holy Bible? 'Who bewitched you?' 'Money answers everything.' 'Skin for skin!' 'Woe to lawyers!'

Yes Click to see the answer

Who murdered his brother Abel?

Cain

How many soldiers were in the cell with Peter?

2

Which of the following people is not related to Jesus?

Joshua

What type of tree did Jesus make wither for not bearing fruit?

Fig

According to the Bible, which Moabitess married Boaz in Jerusalem and had two sons, Jesse and David?

Ruth

Which domestic animal is not mentioned in the bible?

Cat

In the Bible story of David and Goliath, how many stones did David have?

5

Who told his mother, 'Didn't you know I had to be about my Father's business'?

Jesus

In the Bible, in 1 Kings 7, what value is given as an approximation for pi?

3

Who wrote that 'one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years is as one day.'?

Peter

Which book of the Bible is this from? 'They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.'

Jude

Where in the Bible is this verse found? ''There is no peace,' says my God, 'for the wicked.''

Isaiah Click to see the answer

According to the Bible, where was Jesus born?

Bethlehem

Surely _____ and loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Goodness

The bible's first martyr was who?

Stephen

Which prophet saw a valley of bones come alive again?

Ezekiel

What profession did the man who spoke these words have? 'Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.'

Criminal

The woman at the side of King David was who?

Bathsheba

The first book in the New Testament is what?

Romans

The world and its _____ pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.' 1 John 2:17

Desires

According to the Bible, Noah's Ark came to rest on which mountain?

Ararat

Which man asked, 'How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?'

Nicodemus

The land promised to Abram (Abraham) was compassed by two rivers. One was the river of Egypt or the Nile river. What is the name of the other?

Euphrates

According to Hebrews 11, what physical positiion did Jacob take when he was worshipping God?

He leant upon his staff Click to see the answer

I looked, and behold, an ashen horse; and he who sat on it had the name Death; and Hades was following with him.'

Revelation 6

Who said, 'Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word'?

Mary -Jesus' mother

Pontius Pilate did what in an attempt to show he wasn't responsible for Christ's death?

Washed his Handed

Who lamented: 'Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them?'

The Children of Israel

Which of the following is a book of poetry?

Ecclesiastes

Which of the following talks primarily about 'blessed' people?

The Beatitudes

Early Christians were sometimes known as 'Those of the _____'. What word that signifies purification goes in the blank?

Circumcision

who is the patron saint of travellers?

Christopher

According to Revelation 20, what is the final destination of Satan?

The lake of fire

I will execute great vengeance on them with wrathful rebukes; and they will know that I am the Lord when I lay My vengeance on them'.

Ezekiel 25

In the Bible, where was Jesus baptised by John the Baptist?

River Jordan

When asked where this person had been, who gave this reply? 'From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it.'

Satan Click to see the answer

In the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), the lord of the house entrusted talents to his three servants. How many total talents did he give the three?

8

Am I my brother's keeper?' was said by whom?

Cain

Complete the saying in the bible, 'Jesus _____'

Wept

Who boldly asked God, 'Shall I go smite these Philistines?'

David

Who prophesied saying, 'Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousand of His Saints'?

Enoch

I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

Jacob

Where was Abraham born?

Ur

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and _____

Peace

How many chapters are in the book of Psalms?

150

In the Bible, which King of Israel had a best friend called Jonathan?

David

From which direction did the wise men that came to see baby Jesus come?

East

Who said, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased'?

God

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with ____ people. Amen.'

God's

What avian helper was first sent by Noah to see if the waters had receded after the great flood?

Raven

Which disciple was known as 'doubting'?

Thomas Click to see the answer

Who was the father of James and John (the disciples of Jesus)?

Zebedee

What is the Hebrew word for 'place of the skull'?

Golgotha

What type of plant did God provide for Jonah to sit under after he left the city of Nineveh?

A gourd

An elderly woman talking to her pregnant cousin said, 'Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear.'

Elizabeth

Which of these books of the Bible tells of the events of the first Easter?

Matthew

In which book of the Bible is this verse found? For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.?

1 Timothy

For which sport is 'Wisden' the sporting bible?

Cricket

What was the name of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in the Holy Book Injeel (Bible)?

Faarqalid

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'I can do all _____ through Christ which strengtheneth me.'

Things

Whose name means 'child of great joy?'

Benjamin

Which heavenly being spoke these words? 'Hail, thou that art highly favored, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.'

Gabriel

Who said: 'How can I do this great wickedness and sin against God?'?

Joseph

Whose house did Peter go to when an angel rescued him from prison?

Mary's

In the bible, who was Jesus's earthly father?

Joseph

Which cities were destroyed in the bible?

Sodom and Gomorrah Click to see the answer

Which of the following talks about your thoughts?

Philippians 4:8

English translations of the Bible were in existence before the advent of the King James Bible. On which Bible is the King James version mostly based?

The Bishop's Bible

What were the Ten Commandments inscribed onto in the bible?

2 Stone Tablets

Complete the saying in the bible, 'Come, follow Me, Jesus said, and I will make you _____'

Fishers of men

Who were the first people to visit the newborn Jesus?

The shepherds

What did the dove bring to Noah?

Olive Branch

But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.' Where is this quote from?

1 Corinthians 13

This non-human being one night in a field proclaimed, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'

An angel of the Lord

Which woman was present at both the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ in the bible?

Mary Magdalene

In 2 Kings, 42 youths were mauled to death by two female bears after having mocked Elisha. What were the youths teasing Elisha about?

His baldness

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Revelation

The Ten Commandments were given to Moses where?

Mount Sinai

In the Bible, whose parents were Zacharias and Elizabeth?

John the Baptist

How many times is the word 'Lord' mentioned in the Bible?

6,712 times

Who led the Israelites out of Egypt across the Red Sea?

Moses Click to see the answer

Surely goodness and ____ will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.' (Remember that I am using the NIV translation)

Love

Who said: 'Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when you have found Him, bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him also.'?

Herod

The first 5 books of the Old Testament were written by who?

Moses

And Obed begot Jesse, and Jesse begot David.' is the last sentence in which book?

Ruth

Where did Obadiah hide the 100 prophets that Jezebel wanted to kill?

Caves

Which Bible figure is often used as an example of great patience?

Job

In the Bible, Noah's three sons were called Japheth, Shem and... what?

Ham

Complete the saying in the bible, 'And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine _____.

Heart

In the Bible, who was the SECOND person to be created?

Eve

Who wrote with obvious passion that he was 'of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee'?

Paul

How many of these cliches have been taken from the Bible? 'Like mother like daughter.' 'Like father like son.' 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.'

1

The New Testament contains how many books?

39

Complete this saying from the Bible, 'And we know that all things work together for good to them that _____ God, to them that are called according to his purpose.'

Love

How many verses are there in Psalm 119?

176

According to the bible, how many people were there on Noah's Ark?

Eight

Who said, 'Ye are all the children of God, by faith in Jesus Christ'?

Paul

What is the forty-first book of the Bible?

Mark

Lord, lay not this sin to their charge.

Stephen Click to see the answer

What is the definition of the word 'Amen'?

So Be It

What is the name of the falling star that will hit Earth near the end of time?

Wormwood

To which tiny seed does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God?

Mustard

Before becoming king, what was David's profession?

Shepherd

At birth, his mother named him 'Ben-Oni' which means 'son of my trouble.' His father, however, renamed him. What was his new name?

Benjamin

Who lived to the oldest age in the Bible?

Methuselah

The wicked queen who wanted to kill Elijah was who?

Jezebel

In Genesis 20, Abraham lied to Abimelech about his relationship with Sarah. What relation did he say that she was to him?

Sister

Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.' Where is this found?

Malachi

Who took Judas' place amongst the disciples?

Matthias

The Queen of Sheba went to visit what famous king?

Solomon

Who teamed up with Benjamin in the war with Judah?

Ephraim

Go, enquire of the Lord for me.

Josiah

David killed Goliath with a stone. Afterwards, he cut off Goliath's head. Whose sword did he use to do this?

Goliath

Which disciple did Jesus not take to the Mountain of Transfiguration?

Matthew

A prophet responding to God's request for a servant said, 'Here am I. Send me.'

Isaiah

The Bible is split into two what?

Testaments

What sort of dealers regard Glass's Guide as their bible?

Car dealers Click to see the answer

In the Bible, what relation was Abraham to Jacob?

Grandfather

In which book of the Bible is this verse found? 'If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.'

1 Corinthians

They said to Him, 'We have only five loaves of bread and two fish.''

Matthew 14

According to the Bible, who were Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar?

Three wise men

What was Jesus's first miracle?

Turning water into wine

Which book of the Bible tells of the death of Moses?

Deuteronomy

According to the Bible, where was Jesus arrested prior to his crucifixion?

Garden of Gethsemane

What type of tree did Zacchaeus climb when he couldn't see Jesus in the crowd?

Sycamore tree

Who was the king who threw Daniel into the lion's den?

King Darius

Where do the Ten Commandments come from?

The Hebrew scriptures

Which verse says 'Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you'?

I Peter 5:7

According to the book of Revelation, for how long was there silence in Heaven?

Half an hour

Complete the saying in the bible, '...darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the _____ was hovering over the waters.'

Spirit of God

When Elijah's prophecy of drought came to pass because of the evil King Ahab, what body of water did he hide by where the ravens came and brought him food?

The brook Cherith

Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Song of Solomon

According to the bible who was the first king of Israel?

Saul

Who in the bible directed Mary and Joseph to the stable?

The Innkeeper

The first book of the bible is?

Genesis Click to see the answer

Here am I; send me.

Isaiah

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.' Where is this found?

Luke 12

Which angel delivered the news to Mary that she was pregnant?

Gabriel

Romans 1:26 is the only place in the Bible that specifically condemns what practice?

Lesbianism

Matthew 5: Blessed are those who have been *_____* for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Persecuted

Fill in the blank: The Lord is my light and my _____; whom shall I fear?

Salvation

In the Bible, which of these was NOT one of the gifts from the Wise Men?

Copper

Where is the longest verse (by number of words) found in the King James Bible?

Esther 8:9

The last book of the New Testament is?

Revelation

Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?' was said by whom when he was first told about Jesus?

Nathanael

In which book of the Bible (New International Version) is this verse found? 'Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.'

Psalms

According to the King James version of the Bible, how many people attended the Last Supper?

Thirteen

Who lived for 969 years?

Methuselah

The 12 closest followers of Jesus were his?

Disciples

Which of Christ's disciples in the bible was previously a dishonest tax collector?

Matthew

Who lost all his strength when his hair was cut by Delilah?

Samson

In the Bible, who was thrown into the lion's den?

Daniel

Who in the Bible wore a coat of many colors?

Joseph

Which version of the Bible was first published in 1611?

King James

What animal talked to Balaam?

Donkey

Complete the saying in the bible, 'Hear my cry O God...'

Attend unto my prayer Click to see the answer

In the bible Jesus fed the 5000 with what?

Loaves and Fishes

Which passage talks about not taking revenge?

Romans 12:17

Who was NOT present at the Last Supper, according to the Bible account of the day before the crucifixion?

Mary Magdalene

Who made this plea to an angry God: 'Oh God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and be wroth with all the congregation?'

Moses and Aaron

Which of the following is the shortest verse in the Bible?

John 11:35

Which speaks of forgiveness?

I John 1:9

For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Ecclesiastes

What does the name 'Barnabas' mean?

Son of Encouragement

I am the Lord thy God' is which of the 10 Commandments?

1st

The Bible has an Authorised Version (AV) and another version, the RSV. That stands for?

Revised Standard Version

The modern phrase 'ask a silly question, get a silly answer' was taken from the Bible. Where can it be found?

Proverbs 26

The Manic Street Preachers used art works by whom for their acclaimed 1994 album The Holy Bible?

Martin Kippenberger

The Ancient Romans knew it as the Sea of Tiberias. What was it called in the Bible?

The Sea of Galilee

The telling of Christ's birth which children play out across the world as Christmas is called what?

The Nativity

Complete the saying in the bible, 'The Lord is my light and my salvation...'

Whom shall I fear?

The disciple who was a fisherman was who?

Simon/Peter

Who was it that ordered the crucifixion of Christ in the bible?

Pontius Pilate

In the Bible, when the wise men visited the baby Jesus, which of these gifts did they NOT bring?

Nintendo DS

In preparation for a journey, the prophet Ezra called for a fast to seek God's will. What was the name of the body of water they fasted by?

The river of Ahava

It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new _____: great is thy faithfulness.

Every morning

A man of flesh and blood asked almighty God this: 'Shall not the judge of all the earth do right?' Who challenged the Creator with this Query?

Abraham Click to see the answer

Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days;

Daniel

Which of these wrote one of the gospels in the Bible?

Matthew

According to the Bible, Jesus was baptized in which river?

Jordan

In which New Testament book does this verse appear? 'And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.'

1 Peter

In the bible, what is the name of John the Baptist's mother?

Elizabeth

Fill in the missing blank. 'For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that _____ believeth on him should not perish but have everlasting life.'

Whosoever

What is the last book of the Old Testament?

Malachi

What was Belteshazzar's other name?

Daniel

David slayed which giant?

Goliath

What was the occupation of Joseph?

Carpenter

Which book of the Bible is this from? 'I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up.'

Galatians

Where were the disciples first called 'Christians'?

Antioch

In the Bible, which Old Testament character becomes an advisor to the Babylonian court?

Daniel

In the Bible, which of Jesus' disciples had been a tax collector previously?

Matthew

This book includes this excerpt: 'The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want.' What book is this?

Psalms

Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife that she _____ her husband'

Reverence

Who ordered two Hebrew midwives (named Shiphrah and Puah) to kill all baby boys born but to let all baby girls born live?

Pharaoh

In John 11, who does Jesus raise from the dead?

Lazarus

Which son of David became king?

Solomon

In the beginning' are the first 3 words in which book?

Genesis

_____ of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit.

Patience

According to Psalm 23, what is the Lord?

Shepherd

Which of the following women are in the Old Testament?

Rachel

Where is Jesus said to have slept and prayed the night before the crucifixion?

Gethsemane Click to see the answer

As what geographic feature would Abanah and Pharpar of Damascus be classified?

Rivers

Which of these prophets ate a book and found it sweet to the stomach?

Ezekiel

Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Psalms

Jesus replaced which escaped thief on the cross?

Barabbas

In which book of the Bible is this verse found? 'Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.'

Revelation

Which book opens with: 'God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,'?

Hebrews

What was the name of the tax collector who climbed into a tree to see Jesus?

Zacchaeus

Abraham moved here while Lot moved on to Sodom. This was King David's capital city for his first seven years as king. The city is still inhabited.

Hebron

The exact middle chapter of the entire Old and New Testaments is located where in the King James Bible?

Psalm 117

Who said 'if I perish, I perish.'?

Esther

Where was the author of Revelation imprisoned when he wrote this book?

Patmos

In the bible, who killed his enemies with the jawbone of an ass?

Samson

Which king saw a disjointed hand write the following words on his palace wall:- 'MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN.'?

Belshazzar

Most of the Old Testament was originally written in which language?

Hebrew

Again he said to me, 'Prophesy to these bones and say to them, O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord.' What prophet is telling this?

Ezekiel

How long did it take Johann Gutenberg to complete his famous edition of the Bible?

3 Years

But go thy way till the end be: for thou shalt rest, and stand in thy lot at the end of the days.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Daniel

Which of these is not part of the Tanakh (the Hebrew Bible), but is actually collected commentaries upon it?

Talmud

Who, with the help of his followers, made the first complete translation of the New Testament into English?

Wycliffe

Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God.' This was a vision seen by which follower of Christ?

Stephen

Which chapter mostly talks about what you say?

James 3

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.'

John 3

Which of these biblical characters recorded the phrase 'An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth'?

Matthew

Jeremiah 1: Now gird up your loins and arise, and speak to them all which I *_____* you. Do not be dismayed before them, or I will dismay you before them.

Command

The joy of the Lord is my strength.' Which book of the Bible is this verse found in?

Nehemiah

What Bible character is known for long hair which made him strong?

Samson

Which is not listed as a Fruit of the Spirit?

Wisdom Click to see the answer

Which of these was not the name of an apostle in the Bible:

Daniel

Who was the first judge of Israel?

Othniel

The steps of a good man are _____ by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way. (King James Version)

Ordered

According to the Bible: 'Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba

Israel

Give her the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Proverbs

Who didn't believe that Christ has been resurrected until he saw him?

Thomas

Gilboa was the location of the death of Saul and his three sons. What geographic grouping would include Gilboa?

Mount(ain)

Which man made a foolish promise to God that resulted in human sacrifice?

Jephthah

What is the SECOND longest book in the Bible (according to the number of chapters)?

Isaiah

A new ruler talking to the Lord prayed, 'So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.'

Solomon

And for the wood offering, at times appointed, and for the first fruits. Remember me, O my God, for good.' is the last sentence in which book?

Nehemiah

In which book of the Bible does it say 'The love of money is the root of all evil'?

Timothy

What did Andy hide in his Bible in 'The Shawshank Redemption'?

Hammer

So Joseph died, being a hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Genesis

Which biblical book has the most chapters?

Psalms

Sidney Huffman, a lovable bible maker, is accused of stealing whose identity on American Dad?

Rogers

Who spoke these words? 'If it seems good unto the king, let the king and Haman come this day unto the banquet that I have prepared for him.'

Esther

Now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time.

Abishai

The first 4 books of the Old Testament are commonly known as the what?

Gospels

What chapter is found in the center of the King James Bible (with an equal number of chapters before and after it)?

Psalms 118

To which village were two of Jesus' disciples walking, when he came and walked alongside them after his resurrection?

Emmaus

Can there any good thing come out of Nazereth?

Nathanael

People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.' Which of the below-mentioned Bible texts has the same meaning as this cliche?

John 8:7

Who said, 'Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God'?

Stephen

What mother persuaded her daughter to ask for the head of John the Baptist?

Herodias

What is desirable in a man is his _____

Kindness

What Procter & Gamble product got its name from the Bible?

Ivory Soap

From which book of the Bible does the phrase 'the writing's on the wall' come ?

Daniel

Which 'C' is a door-to-door Bible seller?

Colporteur

What is the real name of the Ten Commandments?

Decalogue Click to see the answer

Which prophet ripped his garment into twelve pieces and handed ten to Jeroboam?

Ahijah

Who earnestly asked the Lord: 'Oh Lord my God, hast thou also brought evil upon the widow with whom I sojourn, by slaying her son?'

Elijah

Joseph in renowned in the bible for his what?

Dreams

You have also given me the shield of Your salvation, And Your right hand upholds me; And Your _____ makes me great.

Gentleness

Who said, 'Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor, and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore four fold.'?

Zacchaeus

Who said: 'I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.'?

Isaiah

Which 2 words form the shortest verse in the Bible?

Jesus Wept

In the New International Version of the Bible, which Old Testament prophet was thrown into a cistern?

Jeremiah

Who said: 'Shout, for the Lord has given you the city!'?

Joshua

In which book of the Bible is the Plague of Frogs described?

Exodus

Who, according to the Book of Acts, was the first Christian martyr?

Stephen

In the Bible who interpreted the dreams of Pharaoh?

Joseph

Who pondered: 'Why is my pain perpetual, and my wounds incurable, which refuseth to be healed?'

Jeremiah

Where did Jonah flee to instead of going to Nineveh, as God had commanded?

Tarshish

What was the name of our Holy Prophet in the Holy Book 'INJEEL'?

Faarqalid.

In the Bible, who was married to Mary, mother of Jesus?

Joseph

This Philippian man, following an earthquake, asked, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?'

The jailer

To whom was the apostle Paul writing, when he said 'For the love of money is the root of all evil:'?

Timothy

What animal went into battle for the nation of Israel?

Hornets

Of these four books, which comes last?

Isaiah

According to the bible who was Jesus' father on earth?

Joseph

From the New International Version, complete this sentence: 'This calf -- a craftsman has made it; it is not God. It will be broken in pieces, that calf of _____'

Samaria

What church in the third chapter of the Book of Revelation had a reputation for being alive, but was dead?

Sardis

In 1536, this English Bible translator was put to death. His translation of the New Testament was based on Erasmus's Greek translation, with reference to the Vulgate.

Tyndale

In the sixth month, God sent the angel _____ to Nazareth, a town in Galilee.' Luke 1:26

Gabriel

What animal did Moses and Aaron have on 'staff' to help convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites?

Serpent

Who said, 'In the year that King Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.'?

Isaiah

..in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy _____ shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.'

Desire

It is not every day an animal begins to talk. Who actually had an argument with his donkey?

Balaam

Who was the first of the 12 disciples to die in the bible?

Judas

Who lived to reach the oldest age in the Bible?

Methuselah

In the Bible, at approximately what time was Moses alive?

1300BC

For there is one God, and one _____ between God and man, the man Christ Jesus.

Mediator

In the King James version of the Bible, which is the only breed of dog to be named?

Greyhound

Ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.

Joseph

Who said: 'Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all.'?

Solomon

Which of the following is not one of the twelve tribes of Israel?

Abraham

The location of the Apostle John's exile was Patmos. This type of land mass is completely surrounded by water. What is Patmos?

Island

This child in the tabernacle said, 'Speak, for your servant is listening.'

Samuel

What is the name of the runaway slave about whom Paul writes in his letter to Philemon?

Onesimus

Which of these books of the Bible is in the Old Testament?

Genesis

Ephesians 1: In Him we have *_____* through his blood, the forgiveness, of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished on us.

Redemption

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in _____' Complete this saying in the Bible.

Trouble

According to the Bible, where was Jesus crucified?

Calvary

This book is the last book of the New Testament. What is its name?

Revelation

The bible states that Jesus was born where?

Bethlehem

Which story in the Bible explains the variety of human languages?

Tower of Babel Click to see the answer

Who discovered Jesus was missing from the tomb on the third day after He had been buried?

Mary Magdalene

Which of these phrases does NOT come from the Bible?

When hell freezes over

The modern-day version of this cliche reads, 'What goes around, comes around.' Do you know which of the below-mentioned texts is the Bible version?

Galatians 6:7

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'I can do all things through Christ who _____ me.' Phillipians 4:13

Strengthens

In the bible which star shone above the stable when Jesus was born?

Star of David

Who said, 'This is the will of God, even your sanctification'?

Paul Click to see the answer

Who's wife was turned into a pillar of salt?

Lot's

Joseph's father was who?

Jacob

The world Bible comes from which language?

Latin

How many books are in the new testament of the bible?

4

And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.' is the last sentence in which book?

Luke

In Galatians 5:22-23, how many fruits of the spirit are mentioned?

9

How many apostles of Jesus were at the Last Supper?

12

Which apostle led Christ's church after the crucifixion?

Peter

Who said: 'I have heard of You by the hearing ear, but now my eyes see You.'?

Job

Who was the father of the Moabites?

Moab

How many different titles were given Jesus in the Gospels?

7

In the Bible, how many Tribes of Israel are there?

12

What begins on Ash Wednesday?

Lent

Eutychus is mentioned as being overcome by sleep and falling out a window. Whose talking put the youth to sleep?

Paul

Do not be grieved, for the _____ of the LORD is your strength.

Joy

So ought men to love their wives as their own _____ He that loveth his wife loveth himself.'

Bodies

How many books are there in the bible?

66

Who was the son of Abraham and Sarah?

Isaac

Who said, 'If I perish, I perish'?

Esther

How many brothers did David have?

7

In the Bible, who was Leah married to?

Jacob Click to see the answer

Am I my brother's keeper?' Who was this man who tried to answer a question with a question?

Cain

What were the disciples accused of eating on the Sabbath?

Corn

The book of Titus is also a letter from someone to Titus. Who wrote it?

Paul

In the King James version of the Bible, which of the following letters does NOT start any proper names?

W

This emphatic word comes from the Hebrew verb 'salal', meaning 'to lift up'. We could use this in singing praises to God. What is this word?

Selah

Matthew, Mark, Luke and who were the 4 Evangelists?

John

Which of these creatures is never mentioned in the Bible?

Cat

Are all of these sayings mentioned in the Bible? 'Bitter end.' 'Fly in the ointment.' 'Dire straits.' 'In the valley of decision.'

Yes

A well known biblical couple are Solomon and who?

Sheba

Whose wife told him to curse God and die?

Job

What Old Testament character's name means 'laughter'?

Isaac

After meeting a Roman centurion, who said 'Of a truth I perceive that God is no respector of persons:'?

Peter

What wicked man plotted to eliminate the Jews, but was stopped by Queen Esther?

Haman

Now therefore stand and see this great thing, which the Lord will do before your _____ '

Eyes

Can all of these expressions be found in the Bible? 'Arise and shine!' 'There is a season for everything.' 'Stolen water is sweet.' 'Turn coat!'

No

Who was the brother of Moses?

Aaron

What is the name of Abraham and Sarah's son?

Isaac

According to the bible Jesus restored sight to how many blind people?

6

John 3: For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten *_____*, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.

Son

In his letter to the Galatians, whom did Paul criticise for hypocrisy in his attitude towards Jews and Gentiles?

Peter

In the Old Testament of the Bible, whom did God command to build the Ark?

Noah

Who was Abraham's father?

Terah

Who dreamed of angels ascending and descending a ladder?

Jacob

Who was the SECOND sinner in the Bible?

Adam Click to see the answer

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!' Psalm 133:1 was written by a King. Which one?

David

Which couple are in the Garden on Eden in the old testament?

Adam and Eve

I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.' These words were spoken by whom?

God

A non-English phrase quoted in the King James and other English language versions of the Bible is 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?'. Who cried these words?

Jesus

To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.' is the last sentence in which KJV book?

Jude

There are how many books in the Old Testament?

39

The bible documents how many miracles performed by Jesus?

34

In what year was the first English translation of the Bible completed?

1388

A shepherd, musician and king wrote 'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall lack nothing.'

David

There was a man in the land of Uz...' Which book opens with those words?

Job

Who is this uncircumsised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?

David

What was Adam created from?

Dust

The 3 gifts brought to the baby Jesus were gold, frankincense and?

Myrrh

This person answered a question with one of his own. Who asked God, 'Am I my brother's keeper?'

Cain

In the Bible, how many pieces of silver was Judas Iscariot paid?

30

Jesus was resurrected after how many days?

3

Who was the father of Jonathan who was jealous of David?

Saul

In the bible, what did Jesus walk on?

Water

One of God's faithful, while talking with his friends, said, 'But he knows the way I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.'

Job

Who gave birth to Jesus in the bible?

Mary

The king of Judaea was who?

Herod

How many loaves did Jesus have to feed the 5000?

5

Who was found in the bulrushes?

Moses

Who said, 'Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another'?

Daniel

The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,' are the opening words of which New Testament book?

Acts

To which country did Joseph, Mary and the baby Jesus flee in order to escape Herod?

Egypt

Who said 'I have been banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.'?

Jonah Click to see the answer

In which year was the word lovers' bible 'Roget's Thesaurus' first published?

1852

One of Adam's what was used to create Eve?

Ribs

What was the name of the child God gave Eve to replace her dead son Abel?

Seth

Whose birth is the first recorded in the Bible?

Cain

What country was Ruth from?

Moab

In which language was most of the New Testament written in?

Greek

Which of these was not a son of Noah?

Bacon

A caring individual who helped people and taught them about their heavenly father encouraged, 'Don't be afraid; just believe.'

Jesus

The bible is the best selling what in the world?

Book

According to the Bible, who betrayed Jesus?

Judas

Who said 'thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God:'?

Ruth

Who said, '...put thou my tears into thy bottle...'?

David

In which book of the Bible is this verse found? 'Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.'

John

Amongst which animals did the lost son in Luke live, when he ran away from home?

Pigs

Who was struck dead by God simply for trying to steady the Ark of the Covenant, after the ox-cart it was being transported became shaky?

Uzzah

Honor thy Father and thy Mother is which commandment?

5th

Derived from a story in the Bible, if somebody is described as an 'Ananias' what sort of person are they?

Liar

Which apostle's appearance was so surprising that the servant girl forgot to let him in?

Peter

Who spoke the words, 'Take me up, and cast me forth into the sea; so shall the sea be calm unto you: for I know that for my sake this great tempest is upon you...'?

Jonah

In the bible, who was the mother of Jesus?

Mary

Some Christians believe that Jesus is God. Does Jesus or do the scriptures ever indicate otherwise?

Yes

In the Bible, who was swallowed by a whale?

Jonah

A wise teacher, in response to a group that was trying to trap him with their questions, said, 'Give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.'

Jesus

Mother of all living' is the meaning of which name?

Eve

Who was swallowed by a whale?

Jonah

God tells Hosea to marry an adulterous woman as a message to Israel. What is the name of Hosea's wife?

Gomer

How many pieces of silver did Joseph's brothers get for selling him?

20

Who took 2 of every animal onto his ark when the great flood arrived?

Noah

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'I am the way and the _____ and the life.'

Truth

Eve ate the forbidden what in the garden of Eden?

Fruit Click to see the answer

The Bible Belt describes a series of states in which area of America?

South

Wherefore they are no more ___, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.'

Twain

How many Horsemen of the Apocalypse feature in the Bible´s Book of Revelation:

4

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his _____ for his friends.'

Life

In the bible Jesus turned what to water?

Wine

Who named Eve?

Adam

What daughter of David was tragically raped by her brother Amnon?

Tamar

After his iniquities had resulted in God having no one to send to preach, who said, 'Here am I, send me' when God called again?

Isaiah

This mother-to-be in the hill country of Judea declared, 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior.'

Mary

Finish this verse (according to the NIV): 'But I tell you: Love your enemies and _____ for those who persecute you.'

Pray

According to the Bible, who was told by God to build an ark to escape the Great Flood?

Noah

In the Bible, which figure was helped with public speaking by his brother Aaron?

Moses

In the Bible, how many people entered Noah's Ark?

Eight

Just as Moses lifted the _____ in the desert, so the son of Man must be lifted up.' John 3:14

Snake

Who was the judge of Israel who killed a very fat king?

Ehud

What did Abimelech use to kill his seventy brothers?

Stone

When I am afraid I will trust in ___' who?

You

The Bible was not always read as books divided by chapter and verse. In what year was the Bible divided into our modern-day chapters?

1228

Who committed the first murder in the Bible?

Cain

But now faith, hope, _____, abide these three; but the greatest of these is _____

Love

O clap your _____, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.'

Hands

In the beginning was the _____, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.'

Word

How many of these sayings are taken from the Bible? 'Brood of vipers!' 'Dumb dogs!' 'Greedy dogs!' 'A dog returns to its own vomit.'

All

How many were present at the last supper?

13

How many sons did Noah have?

3

Who was sold by his brothers?

Joseph

which of the following was one of Joseph's brothers?

Gad

How many demons did Jesus cast out of Mary Magdalene?

Seven

Which book of the Protestant Bible doesn't mention God whatsoever?

Esther

It is well known that Methuselah, at 969 years, was the longest-lived man. Who came in second at 962 years?

Jared

Which of these is NOT described as a brother of Jesus?

John

How old was Josiah when he became the king of Judah?

8

In the bible how many different names are used to refer to god?

100

In the Bible, which of these is the name of one of Jesus' disciples?

Peter

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'For the _____ of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

Wages

What is the name of the mother of Jesus Christ in the New Testament of The Bible?

Mary

Who was this said about? 'Rid the earth of him! He's not fit to live!'

Paul

Who said: 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'?

Jesus

In the Bible, who demanded John the Baptist's head on a plate?

Salome

According to The Bible, who was the father of Shem, Ham and Japheth?

Noah

What did Ruth gather in Boaz's field?

Barley

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward man.

Paul

In the Bible, who is the eldest son of David?

Amnon

Proverbs 31: She extends her hand to the *_____*, and she stretches out her hands to the needy.

Poor

What is the most mentioned crop in the bible?

Corn

How many times did Paul say that he received lashes from the Jews?

Five

This prophet in the vicinity of Nineveh lamented, 'It would be better for me to die than to live.'

Jonah

Now for a really tough one! In the entire New International Version of the Bible, how many times is the word 'love' used?

697

Who is the Messiah, according to the New Testament of the Bible?

Jesus

According to the Bible on what day did God create the beasts of the Earth?

5th

A word we commonly use for something entirely different comes from a Hebrew root word meaning simply 'to abstain from food'. Which of the following is this word?

Fast

Once again, I'll end with my favorite. 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.'

John

Which is the only book of the Bible that doesn't mention God?

Esther

In the Bible, who was the third son of Adam and Eve?

Seth

Who, in his new-found humility, asked God: 'Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee?'

Job

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'I am the LORD your God who brought you out of _____, out of the land of slavery.'

Egypt

In the Bible, who was the son of Rebecca and the husband of Rachel?

Jacob

In the Bible Jesus spent how many days in the desert?

40

What was the first name of the Mr Gray who originated the 'physician's bible'? Gray's Anatomy?

Henry

What did the devil tell Jesus to turn into bread?

Stones

A servant of God and leader of the early church corresponding in a letter wrote, 'Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.'

James

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.' These beautiful words are from which Psalm?

119

In Genesis 46:27, the male souls of the house of Jacob were counted. How many, including Joseph and his sons, entered into Egypt?

70

Who was the father of Jacob's two brides, Rachel and Leah?

Laban

Who was Cain's brother in the Bible?

Abel

Men are encouraged to study the Word of God and learn specific things. Which subject of study is specifically encouraged in Scripture? (NASB and KJV)

Wives

Who jumped into the sea and swam to Jesus when he saw that he had risen?

Peter

From the New International Bible, complete this sentence: 'All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the heart has a continual _____?'

Feast

According to the Bible, how many years did Methuselah live for?

969

In what book of the Bible does the angel Gabriel appear to the virgin Mary?

Luke

Who was Moses' brother?

Aaron

The holiest city in Islam is?

Mecca

How many others was Jesus crucified with, according to the Bible?

2

Who said 'Come and follow me and I will make you fishers of men'?

Jesus

Who parted the Red Sea in the bible?

Moses

How many books in the Bible´s Old Testament are included in the Catholic version but not in the Protestant one?

7

My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the ___ of thy mother.'

Law

Which two women had their ages recorded in the Bible?

Sarah and Anna Click to see the answer

Who was Aquila?

The husband of Priscilla

Who betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver?

Judas Iscariat

Where can we find the Bible passage, 'God said, Let us make mankind in our image and likeness'?

Genesis 1:26

Who said 'Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.'?

King Lemuel

This ruler in the audience room in Caesarea asked, 'Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?'

King Agrippa

According to Samuel 17:45 in the Bible, what weapons was the Philistine giant Goliath carrying when he was slain by David?

A sword and a spear

Zecheriah is the father of who in the bible?

John the Baptist

For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden. For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed;' Who said that?

Mary Mother of Jesus

These grieving women in Bethany cried, 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.'

Martha and Mary

Who said: 'You almost persuaded me to become a Christian.'?

King Agrippa

According to the Bible, what was the profession of Mary Magdalene?

It doesn't say

Which is the 'love chapter'?

I Corinthians 13

Which group of people did the giant Goliath come from?

Philistines

Which book opens with: 'The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem'?

Ecclesiastes

Which book of the Bible lists the Seven Deadly Sins?

It doesn't list them

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'But God ____ his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.'

Demonstrates

Complete the saying in the bible, 'And God saw everything that He had made and behold ...'

It was very good

Which of these stories occurs in the Bible´s book of Genesis?

Noah´s Ark

This fisherman in a boat following a big catch exclaimed, 'Go away from me, Lord; for I am a sinful man.'

Simon Peter

This Biblical word refers to a type of poetic song of grief with a distinctive meter. What melodious word is this?

Lamentation

Which day of the Easter period commemorates the crucifixion, as told in the bible?

Good Friday

The book of Exodus- 28:33-34- specifies that the hem of priestly robes should be embroidered with images of this fruit, alternating with golden bells.

Pomegranates

Which band released the albums 'Funeral', 'Neon Bible' and 'The Suburbs'?

Arcade Fire

What did Zedekiah make to symbolize his confidence that Israel would defeat the Arameans?

Horns of iron Click to see the answer

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see _____ in the land of the living.

The goodness of the LORD

What two books are found in the center of the King James Bible (with an equal number of books before and after them)?

Micah and Nahum

This traveler on the road between Jerusalem and Gaza remarked, 'Look, here is water. Why shouldn't I be baptized?'

The Ethiopian eunuch

At the end of Job's life, how much wealth did he have in comparison to what he had before his sufferings?

Twice as much

Who advised Naaman, the Syrian, to seek help from Elisha the prophet?

A servant girl

According to the Bible, what is the meaning of the name 'Israel'?

God-wrestler

So God created man in _____' Genesis 1:27

His own image

Complete this saying in the Bible, 'I am the _____, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.'

Alpha and Omega

Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, _____ ...

Self-control

In Zechariah's vision, how wide was the flying scroll?

Ten cubits

_____ an abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are His delight.

Lying lips are

What couple died as a result of lying to the church?

Ananias and Sapphira

Who directed 'The Passion of the Christ', the 2004 movie about the story of Easter as told in the bible?

Mel Gibson

Which publication is generally accepted as the 'Bible' of cricket?

Wisden's Almanac

Joshua gathered the tribes of Israel at Shechem to do what?

Make a covenant with God

The ´Authorised Version´ of the Bible published in 1611 is also known as what?

The King James Bible

From the New International Version, complete this sentence: 'Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the _____'

Thessalonians

Joseph dreamed about what standing up and all the rest bowing to it?

Sheaf of Corn

Under what are buried coins, four Bibles and a railway timetable?

Cleopatra's Needle

Complete the saying in the bible, '_____ _____, the same yesterday, and today and forever.'

Jesus Christ

Who were the Magi?

Three Kings

What kind of tree did Zacchaeus climb in order to see Jesus?

Sycamore-fig

Immediately after Jesus' death what took place?

An Earthquake

Which of these is the SECOND shortest verse, by the number of letters?

I Thessalonians 5:16

In the Bible, on which day did Jesus arrive in Jerusalem in the week before Easter?

Palm Sunday

What is commonly known as the shortest verse in the Bible?

Jesus wept.

Which of the 12 disciples were called the 'sons of thunder' by Jesus?

James and John

In the day of trouble I will call upon thee: _____

For thou wilt answer me

In which book of the Bible (New International Version) is this verse found? 'Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love.'

Song of Solomon

Which well known hymn is Psalm 23 in the bible?

The Lord is my Shepherd

What are the opening three words of the Bible?

In the beginning

During the the Feast of Weeks, what kind of offering was to be given to the Lord?

A freewill offering

Who said, 'Is not this great Babylon, that I have built'?

Nebuchadnezzar

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.' Where is this found?

Romans 3:23