How Well Do You Know Genesis?
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The name Adam is also the Hebrew word for "man" and "red." Which of the patriarchs were also described as "ruddy?" (select all that apply)
- A.
Abraham
- B.
Ishmael
- C.
Isaac
- D.
Esau
- E.
Jacob
- F.
Joseph
- G.
Benjamin
Correct Answer
D. EsauExplanation
King David was also described as a "ruddy" man.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Cain's descendants are not mentioned in the Bible after Noah's flood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Moses married a daughter of Jethro, a Kenite. Saul later spared the Kenites in his slaughter of the Amalekites.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many women was Abraham recorded as having children with?
Correct Answer
3Explanation
In addition to his first wife, Sarah, Abraham had children with her handmaid Hagar, and Keturah, his second wife. Every child born to him is recorded as going on to become a tribe.Rate this question:
- 4.
The Biblical tribe of Levi was given scattered cities among the tribes rather than a land grant because their patriarch took part in the slaughter of a town. Which other Biblical tribe likewise was scattered for participating in the same slaughter?
- A.
Dan
- B.
Gad
- C.
Simeon
- D.
Naphtali
Correct Answer
C. SimeonExplanation
In the initial apportionment of the Promised Land, the tribe of Simeon was given cities within the southernmost parts of Judah, rather than any specific lands.Rate this question:
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- 5.
At the time time of his death, how many sons inherited from the patriarch Jacob?
Correct Answer
13Explanation
Jacob adopted the two sons of Joseph, Ephraim and Manasseh, in the stead of Joseph, who had long been presumed dead, for a total of 13 patriarchs.Rate this question:
- 6.
The city of Jerusalem is mentioned how many times in Genesis?
- A.
0 - 1
- B.
2 - 5
- C.
6 - 10
- D.
More than 10
Correct Answer
A. 0 - 1Explanation
The city is mentioned only once in the entire Pentateuch, and is there called Salem, rather than Jerusalem.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which of the following places does the Bible say Abraham visited?
- A.
Gerar
- B.
Beersheba
- C.
Haran
- D.
Mount Moriah
- E.
Tyre
- F.
Shechem
- G.
Ur
- H.
Hebron
Correct Answer(s)
A. Gerar
B. Beersheba
C. Haran
D. Mount Moriah
G. Ur
H. HebronExplanation
The Bible mentions that Abraham visited Gerar, Beersheba, Haran, Mount Moriah, Ur, and Hebron. These places are significant in Abraham's journey and are mentioned in various passages of the Bible. Gerar is where Abraham stayed for a while and encountered King Abimelech. Beersheba is where Abraham made a covenant with Abimelech. Haran is the place where Abraham's family originally lived before God called him to go to Canaan. Mount Moriah is where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Ur is Abraham's birthplace and Hebron is where Abraham settled and where the tombs of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebecca are located.Rate this question:
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- 8.
According to Deuteronomy, a firstborn son was to receive a double portion of his father's estate. Which of these patriarchs was a firstborn?
- A.
Abraham
- B.
Isaac
- C.
Jacob
- D.
Ephraim
- E.
Judah
- F.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
F. None of the AboveExplanation
None of the patriarchs who inherited the birthright was a firstborn son.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Genesis was named for series of statements declaring "the generations of" various individuals, which divide the book neatly into parts. Which of these individuals does NOT have a section of his "generations" in Genesis?
- A.
Adam
- B.
Cain
- C.
Seth
- D.
Noah
- E.
Abraham
- F.
Ishmael
- G.
Isaac
- H.
Jacob
- I.
Esau
Correct Answer(s)
A. Adam
D. Noah
F. Ishmael
G. Isaac
H. Jacob
I. EsauExplanation
While Abraham is arguably the most important character in Genesis, his story is included among the "generation of Terah," and there is no section of the book so named for him.Rate this question:
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