Genesis 19-21
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11 And they struck with ________ the men who were at the entrance of the house, both small and great, so that they wore themselves out groping for the door. -Gen 19:11
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Blindness
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Ignorance
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About This Quiz
This quiz focuses on Genesis chapters 19 to 21, assessing understanding of specific events and dialogues, such as the visit of the angels to Sodom and subsequent interactions with Lot. It helps learners engage deeply with the text, enhancing comprehension and retention of biblical narratives.
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Who are the parents of the Moabites and Ammonites? 36 Thus both the daughters of Lot became pregnant by their father. 37 The firstborn bore a son and called his name Moab. He is the father of the Moabites to this day. 38 The younger also bore a son and called his name Ben-ammi. He is the father of the Ammonites to this day.-Gen 19:36-38
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Lot and his wife
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Lot and his daughters
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A. Lot and his daughtersExplanation
According to the passage from Genesis 19:36-38, both of Lot's daughters became pregnant by their father. The firstborn daughter gave birth to a son named Moab, who is considered the father of the Moabites. The younger daughter also gave birth to a son named Ben-ammi, who is considered the father of the Ammonites. Therefore, the correct answer is Lot and his daughters.Rate this question:
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5 Abraham was ______ years old when his son Isaac was born to him. Gen 21:5
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75
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85
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100
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A. 100Explanation
The correct answer is 100. According to Genesis 21:5, Abraham was 100 years old when his son Isaac was born to him.Rate this question:
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24 Then the Lord rained on Sodom and Gomorrah ______ and fire from the Lord out of heaven. -Gen 19:24
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Acid
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Sulfur
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A. SulfurExplanation
The given verse from Genesis 19:24 describes how the Lord rained sulfur and fire from heaven upon Sodom and Gomorrah. This explanation is supported by the answer provided, which states that the correct answer is sulfur.Rate this question:
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The ____ angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. -Gen 19:1
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2
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3
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4
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A. 2Explanation
In this verse from the book of Genesis, it is mentioned that "the ____ angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom." The correct answer is 2. The reason for this is that in the subsequent verses, it is revealed that two angels came to Sodom to warn Lot about the impending destruction of the city. This is an important detail in the story of Lot and the city of Sodom.Rate this question:
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5 And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may ____ them.” Gen 19:5
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Know
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Learn from
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Question
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A. KnowExplanation
In this verse, the people of Sodom are demanding that Lot bring out the men who visited him so that they can "know" them. The term "know" in this context is often interpreted as a euphemism for sexual intercourse. Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "know."Rate this question:
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Did the angels allow Lot to go to the city of Zoar instead of the mountains?
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Yes, and they agreed not to destroy the town of Zoar
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No, they told them that Zoar must be destroyed too
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A. Yes, and they agreed not to destroy the town of ZoarExplanation
The angels allowed Lot to go to the city of Zoar instead of the mountains and they also agreed not to destroy the town of Zoar.Rate this question:
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9 But they said, “Stand back! ...This fellow came to sojourn, and he has become the judge! Now we will deal worse with ____ than with them.” Then they pressed hard against the man Lot, and drew near to break the door down. -Gen 19:9
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You
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Your daughters
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A. YouExplanation
In this passage from Genesis 19, the correct answer is "you." The people in the passage are referring to Lot, who had offered his own daughters to be abused by them instead of the two angels who were visiting him. The people were angry at Lot for trying to protect the angels and saw him as an outsider who had taken on the role of a judge. They threatened to deal worse with Lot than with the angels, indicating their anger and hostility towards him.Rate this question:
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17 Then Abraham _______, and God healed Abimelech, and also healed his wife and female slaves so that they bore children. 18 For the Lord had closed all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham's wife. -Gen 20:17-18
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Prayed to God
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Asked for forgiveness
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A. Prayed to GodExplanation
Abraham prayed to God in order to intercede on behalf of Abimelech and his household. The Lord had closed the wombs of Abimelech's household because Sarah, Abraham's wife, had been taken by Abimelech. Abraham's prayer was answered by God, who not only healed Abimelech but also healed his wife and female slaves, allowing them to bear children once again. This demonstrates the power of prayer and God's willingness to forgive and restore.Rate this question:
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8 Behold, I have two daughters who have not known any man. Let me bring them out to you, and ______. Only do nothing to these men, for they have come under the shelter of my roof.” -Gen 19:8
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They will please you
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Do to them as you please
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They will explain great things to you about these men
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A. Do to them as you pleaseExplanation
The correct answer is "do to them as you please." In this verse from the book of Genesis, Lot is speaking to a group of men who are demanding to have sexual relations with his two daughters. Lot offers a disturbing alternative, suggesting that they do whatever they want with his daughters instead. This response is seen as a reflection of the cultural context and the extreme lengths Lot was willing to go to protect his guests, rather than condoning or promoting such actions.Rate this question:
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10 But the men reached out their hands and brought Lot _____ with them and shut the door. -Gen 19:10
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Outside the house
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Into the house
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A. Into the houseExplanation
The correct answer is "into the house". In this verse from the book of Genesis, the men reached out their hands and brought Lot into the house with them. This suggests that Lot was initially outside the house and the men physically brought him inside before shutting the door.Rate this question:
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16 But he ______. So the men seized him and his wife and his two daughters by the hand, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city. -Gen 19:16
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Didn't want to go
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Lingered
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A. LingeredExplanation
The correct answer is "lingered". In this passage from Genesis 19:16, the individual mentioned in the verse hesitated or delayed in leaving the city, despite being warned about its destruction. As a result, the men seized him, his wife, and his two daughters and brought them out of the city. The word "lingered" implies a sense of reluctance or hesitation in leaving, which aligns with the context of the passage.Rate this question:
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29 And Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs that you have set apart?” 30 He said, “These seven ewe lambs you will take from my hand, that this may be _______ for me that I dug this well.” -Gen 21:29-30
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Payment
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Rent
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A witness
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A. A witnessExplanation
In this passage, Abimelech asks Abraham about the purpose of the seven ewe lambs that he has set apart. Abraham responds by saying that Abimelech will take the seven ewe lambs from his hand as a witness or a testimony that Abraham dug the well. The lambs serve as evidence or proof of Abraham's actions, indicating that he is claiming ownership of the well by providing a witness to his work.Rate this question:
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14 So Lot went out and said to his sons-in-law, who were to marry his daughters, “Up! Get out of this place, for the Lord is about to destroy the city.” But he seemed to his sons-in-law to be _______. -Gen 19:14
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Jesting
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Crazy
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A. JestingExplanation
Lot's sons-in-law did not take his warning seriously and thought he was joking or making a jest. They did not believe that the city was about to be destroyed by the Lord.Rate this question:
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14 Then Abimelech took sheep and oxen, and male _______ and female ______, and gave them to Abraham, and returned Sarah his wife to him. 15 And Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you; dwell where it pleases you.” 16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. It is a sign of your innocence in the eyes of all who are with you, and before everyone you are vindicated.” -Gen 20:14-16
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Cattle
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Servants
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A. ServantsExplanation
In this passage, Abimelech gives Abraham sheep, oxen, male and female servants, and returns Sarah to him. Abimelech also tells Sarah that he has given her brother a thousand pieces of silver as a sign of her innocence. This indicates that the correct answer is "servants" because it is mentioned specifically in the passage as something that Abimelech gave to Abraham.Rate this question:
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20 And God was with the boy, and he grew up. He lived in the wilderness and became an expert with the bow. 21 He lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of _____. -Gen 21:20-21
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Canaan
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Egypt
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A. EgyptExplanation
The correct answer is Egypt. This is because the passage states that the boy lived in the wilderness of Paran, and his mother took a wife for him from the land of Egypt.Rate this question:
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What is sulfur used to make today? Use reference link below: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/sulfur?s=t
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Guns
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Matches
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Baking soda
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A. MatchesExplanation
Sulfur is used to make matches. Matches typically consist of a small wooden stick coated with a mixture of sulfur, an oxidizing agent, and a binder. When struck against a rough surface, the friction creates enough heat to ignite the sulfur, which then ignites the oxidizing agent, resulting in a flame. Therefore, sulfur plays a crucial role in the production of matches.Rate this question:
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3 But he pressed them strongly; so they turned aside to him and entered his house. And he made them ____, and they ate. -Gen 19:3
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Fish and bitter herbs
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Unleavened bread
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A feast and baked unleavened bread
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A. A feast and baked unleavened breadExplanation
In this verse from Genesis 19:3, the correct answer is "a feast and baked unleavened bread." The context suggests that the man in the verse, Lot, pressed the visitors to come into his house. As a generous host, he prepared a feast for them, which included baked unleavened bread. This implies that Lot went above and beyond to provide a substantial and special meal for his guests.Rate this question:
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The 2 angels told Lot and his family to run all the way to the mountains, but Lot asked them if he could just run to the city called Zoar. Why did Lot say he wanted to go to Zoar instead of the mountains? -Gen 17:22
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He was scared of the mountains
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It was too far to run to the mountains
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Lot had family in Zoar who would take them in
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A. It was too far to run to the mountainsExplanation
Lot said he wanted to go to Zoar instead of the mountains because it was too far for them to run to the mountains.Rate this question:
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32 So they made a covenant at Beersheba. Then Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army rose up and returned to the land of the ________. 33 Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called there on the name of the Lord, the Everlasting God. 34 And Abraham sojourned many days in the land of the _________. -Gen 21:32-34
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Gerar
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Philistines
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Cannan
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A. PhilistinesExplanation
Abimelech, the king of Gerar, and Phicol, the commander of his army, made a covenant with Abraham at Beersheba. After making the covenant, Abimelech and Phicol returned to the land of the Philistines. Abraham then planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and called upon the name of the Lord. He continued to live in the land of the Philistines for a long time.Rate this question:
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