Test Your Knowledge Of The Bible Passage: Genesis 1-3, ESV.

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  • 1. 

    Gen 2:8 And the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the _____, and there he put the man whom he had formed.

    • A.

      North

    • B.

      South

    • C.

      East

    • D.

      West

    Correct Answer
    C. East
    Explanation
    In Genesis 2:8, it is mentioned that the Lord God planted a garden in Eden, in the east, and placed the man he had formed there. This implies that the correct answer is "east."

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  • 2. 

    Gen 2:9 And out of the ground the Lord God made to spring up every tree that is pleasant to the sight and good for food. The tree of life was in the midst of the garden, and the tree of the _______ of good and evil.

    • A.

      Knowledge

    • B.

      Presence

    • C.

      Fruit

    Correct Answer
    A. Knowledge
    Explanation
    In Genesis 2:9, it is mentioned that the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil were in the midst of the garden. This suggests that the correct answer is "knowledge" as the missing word. The tree of knowledge of good and evil represents the knowledge that brings awareness of moral choices and consequences, which is significant in the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience in the Garden of Eden.

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  • 3. 

    Gen 3:6-7 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that they were ______.

    • A.

      Naked

    • B.

      Sinful

    • C.

      Going to be punished

    Correct Answer
    A. Naked
    Explanation
    In Genesis 3:6-7, the woman and her husband ate the fruit from the forbidden tree after being tempted by the serpent. As a result, their eyes were opened, and they realized that they were naked. This suggests that their innocence was lost, and they became aware of their vulnerability and shame. Therefore, the correct answer is "naked."

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  • 4. 

    Genesis 3:9-11 But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was _____, and I hid myself.” 11 He said, “Who told you that you were _____?

    • A.

      Ashamed

    • B.

      Naked

    • C.

      Worried

    Correct Answer
    B. Naked
    Explanation
    In Genesis 3:9-11, God calls out to Adam and asks him where he is. Adam responds by saying that he heard God's voice in the garden and was afraid because he was naked, so he hid himself. The correct answer, "naked," is supported by Adam's own words in the passage.

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  • 5. 

    Genesis 3:16 16 To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your ______ shall be for your husband, and he shall rule over you.”

    • A.

      Desire

    • B.

      Heart

    • C.

      Work

    Correct Answer
    A. Desire
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "desire". In this passage from Genesis 3:16, God is speaking to the woman after she and Adam ate the forbidden fruit. As a consequence of their disobedience, God tells the woman that her desire will be for her husband, implying that there will be a natural inclination or longing for her husband. Additionally, it is stated that the husband will rule over the woman, suggesting a hierarchical relationship between them.

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  • 6. 

    Genesis 3:22-24 22 Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the tree of life and eat, and live forever” 23 therefore the Lord God sent him out from the garden of Eden to work the ground from which he was taken. 24 He drove out the man, and at the east of the garden of Eden he placed the cherubim and a flaming sword that turned every way to guard the way to the _______.

    • A.

      Land of Eden

    • B.

      Garden of Eden

    • C.

      Tree of life

    Correct Answer
    C. Tree of life
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "tree of life" because in Genesis 3:22-24, it is mentioned that God did not want man to eat from the tree of life and live forever. Therefore, God drove the man out of the garden of Eden and placed cherubim and a flaming sword to guard the way to the tree of life.

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  • 7. 

    Gen 1:14-1514 And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night. And let them be for (check all that apply)."

    • A.

      Days

    • B.

      Signs

    • C.

      Symbols

    • D.

      Years

    • E.

      Seasons

    • F.

      Sustenance

    • G.

      Lights

    • H.

      Stars

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Days
    B. Signs
    D. Years
    E. Seasons
    G. Lights
    Explanation
    In Genesis 1:14-15, God commands for lights to be created in the expanse of the heavens. These lights serve multiple purposes, as indicated by the options given. They are meant to separate the day from the night, which establishes the concept of days. They also serve as signs and symbols, possibly indicating celestial events or marking significant times. The lights also help in measuring years and seasons, as their positions and movements can be used as a calendar. Therefore, the correct answer includes days, signs, years, seasons, and lights.

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  • 8. 

    Gen 2:1515 The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to _____ it and keep it.

    • A.

      Enjoy

    • B.

      Love

    • C.

      Cultivate, work

    Correct Answer
    C. Cultivate, work
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "cultivate, work". This is because in Genesis 2:15, it is stated that the Lord God took man and placed him in the garden of Eden to cultivate and work it. This implies that man was given the responsibility to care for and tend to the garden, which involves activities such as planting, nurturing, and maintaining its growth.

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  • 9. 

    Genesis 3:14Because the serpent deceived Eve, what did God command that he should eat for the rest of his life?

    • A.

      Dust

    • B.

      Frogs

    • C.

      Mice

    • D.

      Snakes

    Correct Answer
    A. Dust
    Explanation
    In Genesis 3:14, God curses the serpent for deceiving Eve by commanding it to eat dust for the rest of its life. This punishment serves as a reminder of the serpent's role in leading humanity astray and symbolizes its degradation and humiliation. By consuming dust, the serpent is reduced to a lowly and insignificant creature, highlighting the consequences of its deceitful actions.

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  • 10. 

    Genesis 3:15What does the word enmity mean?

    • A.

      Fear

    • B.

      Hatred

    • C.

      Mistrust

    Correct Answer
    B. Hatred
    Explanation
    The word "enmity" refers to a state of extreme hostility or hatred between individuals or groups. It denotes a deep and intense animosity, suggesting a strong aversion or opposition towards someone or something. In the context of Genesis 3:15, where the word is mentioned, it signifies the antagonistic relationship between the serpent (representing evil) and humanity (representing good). This enmity implies a profound and lasting animosity between these two entities.

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  • 11. 

    Genesis 1:22 The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the _______  ___  _____ was moving over the surface of the waters.

    Correct Answer
    Spirit of God
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Spirit of God". In Genesis 1:2, it is mentioned that the earth was formless and void, with darkness over the surface of the deep. The Spirit of God is described as moving over the surface of the waters, indicating the presence and activity of God's Spirit in the creation of the world.

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