The Book Of Ezra Quiz! Trivia
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the meaning of the name Ezra?
- A.
Mission
- B.
Help
- C.
God is good
- D.
None of the above
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B. HelpExplanation
The name Ezra means "help." This name has Hebrew origins and is often associated with the idea of providing assistance or support to others. It is a name that conveys the qualities of being helpful, supportive, and caring towards others.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was Ezra's Father?
- A.
Zechariah
- B.
Zurrabbabel
- C.
Seraiah
- D.
Haggai
- E.
None of the above
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C. SeraiahExplanation
The question asks for the name of Ezra's father. Among the options given, Seraiah is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What was the time period the book of Ezra after Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem?
- A.
38 years
- B.
40 years
- C.
42 years
- D.
46 years
- E.
48 years
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E. 48 yearsExplanation
The book of Ezra takes place 48 years after Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who prophesied that the Jews would remain in captivity for 70 years?
- A.
Ezra
- B.
Jeremiah
- C.
Jeshau
- D.
Seraiah
- E.
None of the above
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B. JeremiahExplanation
Jeremiah prophesied that the Jews would remain in captivity for 70 years. This is mentioned in Jeremiah 25:11-12 and Jeremiah 29:10.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When the builders completed the foundation of the Temple, what did the priest do?
- A.
They sang rounds of praise and thanks to God
- B.
Put on their official robes and blew their trumpets
- C.
Nothing
- D.
Dedicated tools to the temple
- E.
A, & B
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A. They sang rounds of praise and thanks to GodExplanation
After the builders finished constructing the foundation of the Temple, the priests expressed their gratitude and adoration to God by singing rounds of praise and thanks. This action signifies their acknowledgment of the completion of an important milestone in the construction process and their reverence for God's guidance and support throughout the endeavor. The priests did not engage in any other specific activities mentioned in the options, such as putting on their official robes, blowing trumpets, or dedicating tools to the temple.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who presented Ezra the Priest, the Student of God a letter?
- A.
King Darius
- B.
King Cyrus
- C.
King Hezekiah
- D.
King Artaxerxes
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D. King ArtaxerxesExplanation
King Artaxerxes presented Ezra the Priest, the Student of God a letter.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What was the time frame from the second group of exiles after Zerubbabel?
- A.
70 years
- B.
75 years
- C.
78 years
- D.
80 years
- E.
85 years
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D. 80 yearsExplanation
The time frame from the second group of exiles after Zerubbabel was 80 years. This means that 80 years passed between the second group of exiles and the time of Zerubbabel.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What was Ezra''s reaction to intermarriages for the men of Israel?
- A.
I toe my clothing and pulled hair from my beard
- B.
He stood before the Lord in great embarrassment
- C.
Fell on my knees and lifted by hands to the Lord
- D.
All of the above
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D. All of the aboveExplanation
Ezra's reaction to intermarriages for the men of Israel was a combination of all the given options. He tore his clothing and pulled hair from his beard, which is a sign of deep distress and mourning. He also stood before the Lord in great embarrassment, indicating a sense of shame and remorse. Additionally, he fell on his knees and lifted his hands to the Lord, displaying a humble and contrite attitude. Therefore, all of the above options accurately describe Ezra's reaction to intermarriages for the men of Israel.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The priest who had married heathen wives to divorce and acknowledge their guilt by offering what?
- A.
Rams as sacrafices
- B.
Bulls and rams
- C.
Grain offering
- D.
Peace offering
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A. Rams as sacraficesExplanation
In the context of the question, the priest who had married heathen wives is being asked to divorce them and acknowledge their guilt. The correct answer, Rams as sacrifices, suggests that the priest should offer rams as sacrifices in order to show remorse and seek forgiveness for their actions. This act of sacrifice symbolizes their willingness to make amends and atone for their wrongdoing.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Ezra returned to Judah with about how many men and families?
- A.
500
- B.
1000
- C.
1500
- D.
2000
- E.
None of above
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D. 2000Explanation
Ezra returned to Judah with approximately 2000 men and families.Rate this question:
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