Bible Quiz – Psalm 24 (EXTREME “Trick the Scholar” Round)
Psalm
24 is more than poetry; it’s theology in action. In this EXTREME Round, only
those who know the KJV word-for-word and can navigate subtle cross-references
will succeed. Decoy words, tricky phrasing, and near-synonyms will test the
sharpest minds.
Instructions
Complete
each blank exactly as it appears in the KJV.
Be
alert: some blanks have subtle traps from similar verses in Psalms.
Only
one hint is given per verse. Read carefully.
Answers,
full references, and detailed explanations follow the quiz.
EXTREME Quiz – Fill in the Blanks
1.
The earth is the Lord’s, and the
_______ thereof; the world, and they that _______ therein.
(Hint: Psalm 24:1, NOT 19:1)
2.
For he hath founded it upon the
_______, and established it upon the _______.
(Trap: “waters” appears in Psalm
104:5, but check KJV.)
3.
Who shall _______ into the hill of the
Lord? or who shall _______ in his holy place?
(Trap: “enter” is tempting but
incorrect.)
4.
He that hath _______ hands, and a
_______ heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto _______, nor sworn
_______ly.
(Hint: Integrity, not just morality.)
5.
He shall receive the _______ from the
Lord, and _______ from the God of his salvation.
(Trap: “favor” is close but
incorrect.)
6.
Lift up your _______, O ye _______;
and be ye lift up, ye everlasting _______; and the _______ of glory shall come
in.
*(Trap: some translations switch
“doors” and “gates”!) *
7.
Who is this _______ of glory? The Lord
strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in _______.
(Hint: KJV exact phrasing.)
8.
Lift up your _______, O ye gates; even
lift them up, ye everlasting _______; and the King of glory shall come in.
*(Trap: don’t confuse with verse 7!)
9.
Who is this King of glory? The Lord of
_______, he is the _______ of glory.
(Hint: Think celestial armies.)
10. The
earth is the Lord’s, and the _______ thereof: for he hath _______ it upon the
seas, and established it upon the floods.
(Trap: Combines verses 1 & 2;
watch subtle repetition.)
Answers with Complete Reference Verse & Explanation
1.
Answer: fullness, dwell
Reference: Psalm 24:1 –
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that
dwell therein.”
Explanation: The trap is Psalm 19:1,
which mentions creation, not ownership.
2.
Answer: seas, floods
Reference: Psalm 24:2 –
“For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.”
Explanation: Psalm 104:5 mentions
“waters,” a decoy. KJV here is “seas” and “floods.”
3.
Answer: ascend, stand
Reference: Psalm 24:3 –
“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy
place?”
Explanation: “Enter” is a tempting
synonym but not the KJV wording.
4.
Answer: clean, pure, vanity, deceit
Reference: Psalm 24:4 –
“He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul
unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.”
Explanation: Tricky: exact words and
suffix “-ly” are essential.
5.
Answer: blessing, righteousness
Reference: Psalm 24:5 –
“He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of
his salvation.”
Explanation: Decoy “favor” is common
but not correct.
6.
Answer: heads, gates, doors, King
Reference: Psalm 24:7 –
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and
the King of glory shall come in.”
Explanation: Gates vs. doors trap—must
get both correct.
7.
Answer: King, battle
Reference: Psalm 24:8 –
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in
battle.”
Explanation: “Almighty” is a decoy;
the KJV uses “strong and mighty.”
8.
Answer: heads, doors
Reference: Psalm 24:9 –
“Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and
the King of glory shall come in.”
Explanation: Slight repetition trap
from verse 7.
9.
Answer: hosts, King
Reference: Psalm 24:10 –
“Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory.”
Explanation: “Hosts” refers to
heavenly armies; decoy is earthly interpretation.
10. Answer:
fullness, founded
Reference: Psalm 24:1–2 –
“The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof: for he hath founded it upon
the seas, and established it upon the floods.”
Explanation: Combination trap; must
know both verses and exact wording.
Only
the most attentive scholars will succeed! Print this quiz for your Bible study
group and challenge them: who can complete the EXTREME Round perfectly? Discuss
the subtle traps and cross-references to deepen your understanding of God’s
Word.
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