Bible Quiz from the Book of Genesis - Theme: “WHO”

 

Bible Quiz from the Book of Genesis - Theme: “WHO” 

The Book of Genesis lays the foundation of Scripture—creation, covenant, sin, promise, and redemption. This quiz focuses on people and divine actions in Genesis, challenging readers to recall who was involved and where the Bible clearly states it. Perfect for personal study, group Bible quizzes, or classroom discussion.

 

📝 Instructions

Read each question carefully.

All questions begin with only the word “WHO.”

Answer the questions before scrolling down.

After the quiz section, you will find Answers, the Complete Reference Verse, and a Brief Explanation for each question.

No tables are used—ideal for blogs, devotionals, and study guides.

 

❓ Genesis Bible Quiz Questions

 

1.        WHO created the heavens and the earth in the beginning?

 

2.        WHO was formed from the dust of the ground and received the breath of life from God?

 

3.        WHO was taken from man and became his helper and wife?

 

4.        WHO tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden?

 

5.        WHO was the first person born into the world?

 

6.        WHO found favor in the eyes of the LORD before the flood?

 

7.        WHO built an ark according to God’s instructions?

 

8.        WHO was called by God to leave his country and go to a land He would show him?

 

9.        WHO laughed when told she would bear a child in her old age?

 

10.  WHO wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel?

 

✅  Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanation

 

1. WHO created the heavens and the earth in the beginning?

Answer: God

Reference Verse:

“In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” — Genesis 1:1

Explanation: Genesis opens by affirming God as the sole Creator, establishing His authority over all creation.

 

2. WHO was formed from the dust of the ground and received the breath of life from God?

Answer: Adam

Reference Verse:

“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” — Genesis 2:7

Explanation: Adam’s creation shows humanity’s dependence on God for life itself.

 

3. WHO was taken from man and became his helper and wife?

Answer: Eve

Reference Verse:

“And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.” — Genesis 2:22

Explanation: Eve was created as Adam’s companion, equal in worth and purpose.

 

4. WHO tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden?

Answer: The serpent

Reference Verse:

“Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made.” — Genesis 3:1

Explanation: The serpent deceived Eve, leading to humanity’s fall into sin.

 

5. WHO was the first person born into the world?

Answer: Cain

Reference Verse:

“And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD.” — Genesis 4:1

Explanation: Cain was the first human born, marking the beginning of human generations.

 

6. WHO found favor in the eyes of the LORD before the flood?

Answer: Noah

Reference Verse:

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.” — Genesis 6:8

Explanation: Noah’s righteousness set him apart in a corrupt generation.

 

7. WHO built an ark according to God’s instructions?

Answer: Noah

Reference Verse:

“Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.” — Genesis 6:22

Explanation: Noah’s obedience preserved life through judgment.

 

8. WHO was called by God to leave his country and go to a land He would show him?

Answer: Abram (Abraham)

Reference Verse:

“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country… unto a land that I will shew thee.” — Genesis 12:1

Explanation: Abram’s call marks the beginning of God’s covenant people.

 

9. WHO laughed when told she would bear a child in her old age?

Answer: Sarah

Reference Verse:

“Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?” — Genesis 18:12

Explanation: Sarah’s laughter reflected doubt, later transformed into joy through God’s promise.

 

10. WHO wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel?

Answer: Jacob

Reference Verse:

“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed.” — Genesis 32:28

Explanation: Jacob’s name change symbolized spiritual transformation and God’s covenant purpose.

 

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📖 Bible Quiz from the Book of Genesis

Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Round

This advanced round is designed to challenge even seasoned Bible readers. Each question focuses on details that are often assumed, misquoted, or confused with later Scripture. Precision matters—read Genesis carefully, not traditionally.

 

📝 Instructions

All questions begin with only the word “WHO.”

Some answers may seem obvious but are intentionally deceptive if recalled loosely.

Answer first, then scroll down to check Answers, Complete Reference Verses, and Explanations.

This round rewards textual accuracy, not assumptions.

 

❓ Advanced “Trick the Scholar” Quiz Questions

 

1.        WHO was said to be “a mighty hunter before the LORD”?

 

2.        WHO said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

 

3.        WHO was cursed to be a servant of servants?

 

4.        WHO named his son “Benoni” before the name was changed?

 

5.        WHO first used the phrase “Here am I” in Genesis?

 

6.        WHO was described as being “comforted after his mother’s death”?

 

7.        WHO secretly replaced Jacob’s bride on the wedding night?

 

8.        WHO buried Rachel on the way to Ephrath?

 

9.        WHO said, “I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered”?

 

10.  WHO gave Joseph his multicolored coat?

 

✅  Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanation

 

1. WHO was said to be “a mighty hunter before the LORD”?

Answer: Nimrod

Reference Verse:

“He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.” — Genesis 10:9

Explanation: Many assume this refers to a righteous hunter, but the phrase hints at power and domination rather than virtue.

 

2. WHO said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Answer: Cain

Reference Verse:

“And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper?” — Genesis 4:9

Explanation: Cain’s response reveals defiance and denial immediately after murdering Abel.

 

3. WHO was cursed to be a servant of servants?

Answer: Canaan

Reference Verse:

“And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren.” — Genesis 9:25

Explanation: A common trap—Ham was not cursed, his son Canaan was.

 

4. WHO named his son “Benoni” before the name was changed?

Answer: Rachel

Reference Verse:

“And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.” — Genesis 35:18

Explanation: Rachel named the child in sorrow; Jacob renamed him in hope.

 

5. WHO first used the phrase “Here am I” in Genesis?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“And he said, Here am I.” — Genesis 22:1

Explanation: Though often associated with Moses or Samuel later, Abraham is the first in Scripture to speak this phrase.

 

6. WHO was described as being “comforted after his mother’s death”?

Answer: Isaac

Reference Verse:

“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.” — Genesis 24:67

Explanation: This verse subtly reveals Isaac’s lingering grief and emotional depth.

 

7. WHO secretly replaced Jacob’s bride on the wedding night?

Answer: Laban

Reference Verse:

“And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.” — Genesis 29:23

Explanation: Though Leah was involved, Laban orchestrated the deception, making him the correct answer.

 

8. WHO buried Rachel on the way to Ephrath?

Answer: Jacob

Reference Verse:

“And Jacob set a pillar upon her grave: that is the pillar of Rachel’s grave unto this day.” — Genesis 35:20

Explanation: Jacob personally honored Rachel, not her sons or servants.

 

9. WHO said, “I have seen God face to face, and yet my life has been delivered”?

Answer: Jacob

Reference Verse:

“And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” — Genesis 32:30

Explanation: This statement follows Jacob’s wrestling encounter and marks a turning point in his life.

 

10. WHO gave Joseph his multicolored coat?

Answer: Israel (Jacob)

Reference Verse:

“Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children… and he made him a coat of many colours.” — Genesis 37:3

Explanation: The text deliberately uses Jacob’s covenant name Israel, not Jacob—a subtle but important detail.

 

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📖 Bible Quiz from the Book of Genesis

Advanced Cross-Reference Trap Round

This round is designed to expose assumed knowledge—phrases and events often misattributed to later books, Psalms, Prophets, or the New Testament. Only careful reading of Genesis itself will save you here.

 

📝 Instructions

All questions begin with only the word “WHO.”

Beware: many phrases sound like they belong in Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews, or the Gospels.

Answer first, then review the Answers, Complete Reference Verses, and Explanations below.

This round rewards textual discipline, not memory shortcuts.

 

❓ Cross-Reference Trap Quiz Questions

 

1.        WHO was said to be “a prophet” long before the prophetic books existed?

 

2.        WHO was counted as righteous because he believed God—before Paul ever quoted it?

 

3.        WHO interceded for a wicked city, a role later associated with prophets and priests?

 

4.        WHO gave tithes centuries before the Law of Moses?

 

5.        WHO experienced a covenant sealed with blood before Sinai?

 

6.        WHO received a blessing that explicitly included “the nations of the earth”?

 

7.        WHO declared that God would provide the sacrifice, a statement echoed in later theology?

 

8.        WHO encountered God in a dream at a place later central to Israel’s worship?

 

9.        WHO spoke of a ruler coming from Judah long before David’s throne?

 

10.  WHO forgave wrongdoing and said God meant it for good—echoed later in Romans?

 

✅  Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanation

 

1. WHO was said to be “a prophet” long before the prophetic books existed?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live.” — Genesis 20:7

Explanation: Genesis explicitly calls Abraham a prophet, long before Isaiah or Jeremiah.

 

2. WHO was counted as righteous because he believed God—before Paul ever quoted it?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.” — Genesis 15:6

Explanation: Paul later builds doctrine from this verse, but the statement originates in Genesis.

 

3. WHO interceded for a wicked city, a role later associated with prophets and priests?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“And Abraham drew near, and said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?” — Genesis 18:23

Explanation: Abraham acts as an intercessor for Sodom, foreshadowing later priestly roles.

 

4. WHO gave tithes centuries before the Law of Moses?

Answer: Abram

Reference Verse:

“And he gave him tithes of all.” — Genesis 14:20

Explanation: Tithing appears in Genesis, not first in Leviticus.

 

5. WHO experienced a covenant sealed with blood before Sinai?

Answer: Abram

Reference Verse:

“And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old… and divided them in the midst.” — Genesis 15:9–10

Explanation: This covenant ceremony predates the Mosaic covenant by centuries.

 

6. WHO received a blessing that explicitly included “the nations of the earth”?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“And in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.” — Genesis 12:3

Explanation: This universal promise predates missionary language found later in Scripture.

 

7. WHO declared that God would provide the sacrifice, a statement echoed in later theology?

Answer: Abraham

Reference Verse:

“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering.” — Genesis 22:8

Explanation: This statement is foundational for later redemptive theology.

 

8. WHO encountered God in a dream at a place later central to Israel’s worship?

Answer: Jacob

Reference Verse:

“And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven.” — Genesis 28:12

Explanation: Bethel becomes a recurring sacred site long after this encounter.

 

9. WHO spoke of a ruler coming from Judah long before David’s throne?

Answer: Jacob

Reference Verse:

“The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet.” — Genesis 49:10

Explanation: This prophecy precedes monarchy, prophets, and messianic expectation.

 

10. WHO forgave wrongdoing and said God meant it for good—echoed later in Romans?

Answer: Joseph

Reference Verse:

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good.” — Genesis 50:20

Explanation: Paul’s theology in Romans reflects this Genesis principle of divine sovereignty.

 

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📖 Bible Quiz from the Book of Genesis

Advanced False Assumption Trap Round

This round confronts assumptions that feel biblical but aren’t stated in Genesis. Many of these ideas are reinforced by art, teaching shorthand, or later Scripture—but this quiz demands exact textual proof from Genesis alone.

 

📝 Instructions

All questions begin with only the word “WHO.”

Beware of answers based on tradition, imagery, or later interpretation.

Answer first, then check Answers, Complete Reference Verses, and Explanations.

If Genesis doesn’t say it plainly, the assumption fails.

 

❓ False Assumption Trap Quiz Questions

 

1.        WHO was said to have eaten the forbidden fruit first?

 

2.        WHO named all the animals before the woman was created?

 

3.        WHO told Eve she would not die if she ate the fruit?

 

4.        WHO directly commanded Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge?

 

5.        WHO was explicitly stated to be the oldest son of Jacob?

 

6.        WHO sold his birthright for a bowl of stew?

 

7.        WHO was present when God made the covenant promise in Genesis 15?

 

8.        WHO was said to have entered the ark two by two?

 

9.        WHO recognized Joseph immediately when he stood before them in Egypt?

 

10.  WHO was said to have been killed by an animal in Genesis?

 

✅  Answers, Complete Reference Verses & Explanation

 

1. WHO was said to have eaten the forbidden fruit first?

Answer: No one is specified

Reference Verse:

“And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food… she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.” — Genesis 3:6

Explanation: The verse lists Eve first, but does not state sequence or priority beyond narration.

 

2. WHO named all the animals before the woman was created?

Answer: Adam

Reference Verse:

“And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field… and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them.” — Genesis 2:19

Explanation: The text places this event before Eve’s creation, contrary to some assumptions.

 

3. WHO told Eve she would not die if she ate the fruit?

Answer: The serpent

Reference Verse:

“And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die.” — Genesis 3:4

Explanation: Eve did not invent this idea; it was directly spoken by the serpent.

 

4. WHO directly commanded Eve not to eat from the tree of knowledge?

Answer: No one

Reference Verse:

“And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat.” — Genesis 2:16

Explanation: The command was given to Adam before Eve existed; Eve likely learned it secondhand.

 

5. WHO was explicitly stated to be the oldest son of Jacob?

Answer: Reuben

Reference Verse:

“Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength.” — Genesis 49:3

Explanation: While obvious, many confuse birth order with prominence due to Joseph’s role.

 

6. WHO sold his birthright for a bowl of stew?

Answer: Esau

Reference Verse:

“And Esau said, Behold, I am at the point to die… and Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentils.” — Genesis 25:32–34

Explanation: The text emphasizes Esau’s choice, not Jacob’s manipulation.

 

7. WHO was present when God made the covenant promise in Genesis 15?

Answer: Abram alone

Reference Verse:

“And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldeans.” — Genesis 15:7

Explanation: No family members or witnesses are mentioned—only Abram.

 

8. WHO was said to have entered the ark two by two?

Answer: The animals

Reference Verse:

“There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female.” — Genesis 7:9

Explanation: This applies to animals; Noah’s family count differs, and clean animals are later specified differently.

 

9. WHO recognized Joseph immediately when he stood before them in Egypt?

Answer: No one

Reference Verse:

“And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.” — Genesis 42:8

Explanation: A common assumption is partial recognition, but Genesis is explicit: none of them recognized him.

 

10. WHO was said to have been killed by an animal in Genesis?

Answer: No one

Reference Verse:

“And Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.” — Genesis 4:8

Explanation: Abel’s death is described, but no method or animal is mentioned.

 

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