Bible trivia is the perfect way to study the bible or test your knowledge while having fun. These bible trivia questions and answers will test your knowledge of the Old and New Testament while having fun learning stuff you might not have known before!
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Bible Trivia
How many commandments are there?
10
What’s the first book in the Bible?
Genesis
Who were the first man and women on this earth?
Adam and Eve
How many days was the world created in?
6
What happened on the 7th day?
They rested
Where did Adam and Eve first live?
The Garden of Eden
Who built an ark?
Noah
How many days did Noah live on the How did the people know that it was safe to leave the ark?
A rainbow
Who was John the Baptist’s father?
Zechariah
Who is the mother of Jesus?
Mary
Who did Jesus rise from the dead?
Lazarus
What are the first three words in the bible?
In the beginning
When Jesus fed the 5000 people, how many baskets of food remained?
12 baskets were left over
What is the shortest verse in the bible?
Jesus Wept. This is in John chapter 11 verse 35
Who were the first two apostles called by Jesus Christ?
Anders and Peter
Who visited Mary before she conceived Jesus?
Angel Gabriel
How many sons did Jacob have?
12
How many people were on the ark?
There were only 8 people
How many of each animal went on the ark?
2
Where was Jesus’ first sermon?
On the mount, “The Sermon on the Mount”
When did Abraham finally have a son?
100
After Jesus was arrested which apostle disowned him three times?
Peter
What was the name of Abrahams’s son?
Isaac
Where was Jesus’ body put after it hung on the cross?
In a tomb
How many days was Jesus in the tomb?
3 days
What is the shortest book in the New Testament?
2 John
How many days and nights was Jonah in the whale?
3 days and 3 nights
Why was Jonah swallowed by the whale?
Because he was disobedient
Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
John
When did Moses die?
He was 120. Look in Deuteronomy 34:7
Where did Moses die?
Moab
How many loaves of bread did Jesus have to feed the 5000 people?
5 loaves
How many fish did Jesus have to feed the 5000?
2 fish
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Who murdered John the Baptist?
Herod Antipas
Why do Christians observe Palm Sunday when they do?
It represents when Jesus entered Jerusalem before his death
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who is a Doctor that wrote a book of scripture in the New Testament?
Luke
Who was the King of Judea at the time of Jesus’ birth?
Herod the Great
What is the common name to the first 4 books in the New Testament?
The gospels
How did Jesus show the apostles that one who would betray him?
Dipped a piece of bread and then passed it to him
What does the word “gospel” mean?
Good News
Who went with Paul on his first mission?
Barnabas
Why did Joseph take Mary and Jesus to Egypt?
To escape because King Herod wanted to kill baby Jesus.
Where was Jesus crucified?
Bethlehem
Who wrote the most books in the New Testament?
Paul
How many apostles did Jesus have?
12
How did Jesus die?
He died on the cross. He was crucified.
Who brought gifts to baby Jesus?
The 3 wise men
What is the very first commandment listed in the 10 commandments?
Thou shalt have no other God’s before me
True or False. The bible is the most sold book?
True
What was the name of Samuel’s mom?
Hannah
What did Joseph do for work? (Jesus’ Earthly Dad)
He was a carpenter
Which books tell that Wise men will visit baby Jesus?
Matthew
Where did Jesus grow up?
Nazareth
On what day did God create plants?
The third day
What is the symbol that was given to Noah as God’s promise?
A rainbow
What is the last word in the Old Testament?
Curse
What language was the Bible written in?
Hebrew
In the Lord’s prayer, what food is mentioned?
Bread
Who married Abraham?
Sarah
How many times did Peter deny Jesus?
Three times
What disease did the 10 men have that Jesus healed?
Leprosy
Who wrote the book of Revelation?
John
Who came to Jesus in the middle of the night?
Nicodemus
How many wise and foolish girls were in the story Jesus told?
5 wise and 5 foolish
Who was Adan’s third son?
His name was Sam
Who were the 10 commandments given to?
Moses
What is the 5th commandment?
Thou shalt honor your father and mother
What does God look at rather than your outward appearance?
Your heart
Who was given the coat of many colors?
Joseph
Who is the Son of God?
Jesus
What is another name for the Sermon on the Mount?
The Beatitudes
What sea did Jesus calm in the storm?
The sea of Galilee
Where was Moses born?
Egypt
Who worked as a tax collector prior to preaching the gospel?
Matthew
What was created on the first day?
Day and Night (or light will work too!)
Who fought the giant Goliath?
David
Who killed his brother?
Cain was killed by Abel
Who was through into the Lion’s Den by the king?
Daniel
Who was David’s best friend?
Johnathon
How many days and nights did Jesus fast?
He fasted for 40 days and 40 nights
Who was the Wise King?
Solomon
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when he was shown at the Temple as a baby?
Simeon
What prophet turned his rod into a bronze snake?
Moses
What did God do with the rib of Adam?
Created Eve
Who were the first children born on this Earth?
Cain and Abel were the first children born on this Earth
What was divided when the Earth was created?
Light and darkness so we could have night and day
How many total books are in the Bible?
66 total books
Who did God appear to as a burning bush on the mountain of God?
He appeared to Moses
Why were the 10 plagues sent by God?
Because the Pharaoh would not let the Israelites free
What are the ten plagues?
Blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locust, darkness, and the killing of the first child.
Who opened the Red Sea?
Moses
Who drowned in the Red Sea?
The Egyptians
What is the second commandments?
Thou shalt not have idols
What is the 4th commandment?
Keep the sabbath day holy
What was created on the 5th day?
Birds and animals of the sea
Where was Jesus baptized?
Jordan River
Easy Bible Trivia
Who built the ark to survive the great flood?
Noah
How many days and nights did it rain during the great flood?
40 days and 40 nights
Who was sold into slavery by his brothers in the Bible?
Joseph
What is the fifth book of the New Testament, often called the Acts of the Apostles?
Acts
What is the last book of the Bible, which contains apocalyptic visions?
Revelation
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the Red Sea?
Moses
How many plagues did God send upon Egypt before Pharaoh released the Israelites?
10 plagues
Which disciple famously denied Jesus three times?
Peter
Who is known as the “Father of Faith” in the Bible?
Abraham
What is the last book of the Old Testament?
Malachi
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the injured man on the side of the road?
The Samaritan
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
What did David use to defeat the giant Goliath?
A sling and a stone
Who wrote most of the Psalms in the Bible?
David
Who was known for his wisdom and for building the First Temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
What is the first word of the Bible?
“In” (In the beginning…)
What food did God provide to the Israelites in the wilderness?
Manna
What did Jesus turn water into at the wedding in Cana?
Wine
Medium Bible Trivia
What was the first commandment given to Adam and Eve?
“Be fruitful and multiply”
What is the name of the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
Who led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses?
Joshua
Which Old Testament figure lived to be 969 years old?
Methuselah
Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus to crucifixion?
Pontius Pilate
Which apostle was known as the “doubting Thomas”?
Thomas
What did the wise men bring as gifts to Jesus at His birth?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
What is the central theme of the Bible?
God’s redemptive plan for humanity
What is the third commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain
What is the fourth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy
What is the fifth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
Honor your father and mother
What is the sixth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not murder
Who was the Old Testament prophet known for his patience?
Job
What is the seventh commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not commit adultery
Which animal spoke to Balaam in the Bible?
A donkey
What is the eighth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not steal
What is the ninth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor
What is the tenth commandment of the Ten Commandments?
You shall not covet
Hard Bible Trivia
How many people did Noah’s ark carry?
Eight (Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives)
What are the names of the birds Noah sent from the ark?
A raven and a dove
What does Jahwe-Schammah mean?
“The Lord is there” (Ezekiel 48:35)
What is the name of the angel who appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus?
Gabriel
What was the name of the man who wrestled with an angel and had his name changed to Israel?
Jacob
Who was the mother of John the Baptist?
Elizabeth
Which book of the Bible contains the story of Daniel in the lion’s den?
Daniel
What is the name of the disciple who denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed?
Peter
What is the longest verse in the Bible?
Esther 8:9
What is the name of the hill where Jesus was crucified?
Golgotha
Who was the first king of Israel?
Saul
What is the name of the angel who informed Zechariah about the birth of John the Baptist?
Gabriel
Who was the wife of King Ahab in the Old Testament?
Jezebel
What is the last word in the Bible?
Amen
What is the name of the valley where David defeated Goliath?
Elah
Who was the first martyr in the New Testament?
Stephen
Which apostle was known as the “Son of Thunder”?
James, the son of Zebedee
Who was the first high priest of Israel?
Aaron
What is the name of the place where Jesus was arrested before his crucifixion?
Gethsemane
Funny Bible Trivia
What did God create on the sixth day, but couldn’t find it in any store?
A wife for Adam
What snack did Adam and Eve invent in the Garden of Eden?
Fig leaves
Why did Noah have to break up his ark-building party?
Because it started to rain cats and dogs
What do you call a pair of parrots mentioned in the Bible?
A “polly-tical” alliance
Why did Jonah avoid going to Nineveh for so long?
Because he didn’t want to be the “prey” of the city
What’s the first recorded game in the Bible?
Adam and Eve’s “hide and seek”
What did Jesus say to the computer engineer at the Last Supper?
“Take this, all of you, and click ‘Save'”
Why did the Bible get an award?
Because it had the best “Word”play
What did Delilah say when she finally cut Samson’s hair?
“Oops, I guess that was a ‘hair’-raising experience”
Why did the Israelites cross the Red Sea?
To get to the other side, away from Pharaoh!
What did the prodigal son say when he returned home?
“I’m back, Dad. Can I have the Wi-Fi password now?”
How did God create the world in just six days?
He didn’t have to install Windows
Why did the three wise men bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus?
Because they were wise enough not to bring diapers
How did David console Goliath after defeating him?
He said, “Chin up!”
Why was the Bible cold?
Because it was full of “ice-saiah”
Why did Samson not go bald?
Because he never lost his “strength of hair-it”
What’s the most musical book in the Bible?
Psalms – they’re full of “soul”ful notes
What did the forbidden fruit say to Eve?
“You know you want a byte!”
Why was the donkey in the Bible such a good musician?
Because he had perfect “heehaw-mony”
What did Moses say when he got lost in the desert?
“I’m desert-ified!”
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