QUIZ: GENESIS (WHAT QUESTIONS ONLY)

 

QUIZ: GENESIS (WHAT QUESTIONS ONLY) 

The book of Genesis lays the foundation of Scripture—creation, covenant, sin, promise, and redemption. This quiz is designed to test careful readers of Genesis, not just surface familiarity. Every question begins with WHAT, requiring precise recall and close attention to the text.

Perfect for personal study, Bible groups, or serious Scripture challenges.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all questions first without checking your Bible.

Answer from memory if possible.

Scroll down to check the Answers, Complete Reference Verses (KJV), and Explanations.

Take your time—Genesis rewards careful reading.

 

QUIZ: GENESIS (WHAT QUESTIONS ONLY)

 

1.        WHAT did God create on the first day according to Genesis?

 

2.        WHAT was the name of the river that went out of Eden and was parted into four heads?

 

3.        WHAT did God say was “not good” in the creation account?

 

4.        WHAT were Adam and Eve clothed with after God made garments for them?

 

5.        WHAT mark did the LORD set upon Cain?

 

6.        WHAT were the exact words God spoke to Abram when calling him to leave his country?

 

7.        WHAT did Abraham give to Melchizedek after the rescue of Lot?

 

8.        WHAT sign did God give as the token of His covenant with Noah?

 

9.        WHAT name did Sarah give to her son, saying God had made her laugh?

 

10.  WHAT did Joseph’s brothers do with his coat of many colours before showing it to their father?

 

ANSWERS, COMPLETE REFERENCE VERSES (KJV) & EXPLANATIONS

 

1. WHAT did God create on the first day?

Answer: Light

Reference (Genesis 1:3, KJV):

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

Explanation:

Before the sun, moon, or stars were created, God brought light into existence, separating it from darkness on the very first day.

 

2. WHAT was the name of the river that went out of Eden?

Answer: Pison

Reference (Genesis 2:10–11, KJV):

“And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads.

The name of the first is Pison: that is it which compasseth the whole land of Havilah, where there is gold.”

Explanation:

Many remember the four rivers, but Genesis specifically names Pison first, making this a detail often overlooked.

 

3. WHAT did God say was “not good”?

Answer: That man should be alone

Reference (Genesis 2:18, KJV):

“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”

Explanation:

This is the first time in Scripture God declares something “not good,” leading to the creation of woman.

 

4. WHAT were Adam and Eve clothed with?

Answer: Coats of skins

Reference (Genesis 3:21, KJV):

“Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LORD God make coats of skins, and clothed them.”

Explanation:

This implies the first shedding of blood in Scripture, pointing forward to the concept of atonement.

 

5. WHAT mark did the LORD set upon Cain?

Answer: A mark for protection (unspecified)

Reference (Genesis 4:15, KJV):

“And the LORD said unto him, Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold. And the LORD set a mark upon Cain, lest any finding him should kill him.”

Explanation:

The Bible never describes the mark’s appearance—only its purpose: protection.

 

6. WHAT words did God speak to Abram when calling him?

Answer: “Get thee out of thy country”

Reference (Genesis 12:1, KJV):

“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee.”

Explanation:

God’s call required separation, trust, and obedience without full knowledge of the destination.

 

7. WHAT did Abraham give to Melchizedek?

Answer: Tithes of all

Reference (Genesis 14:20, KJV):

“And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.”

Explanation:

This is the first mention of tithing in Scripture, occurring before the Mosaic Law.

 

8. WHAT sign did God give as the token of His covenant with Noah?

Answer: A rainbow

Reference (Genesis 9:13, KJV):

“I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.”

Explanation:

The rainbow is a reminder of God’s promise never again to destroy the earth by flood.

 

9. WHAT name did Sarah give to her son?

Answer: Isaac

Reference (Genesis 21:6, KJV):

“And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me.”

Explanation:

The name Isaac means “laughter,” reflecting both disbelief turned into joy.

 

10. WHAT did Joseph’s brothers do with his coat?

Answer: Dipped it in the blood of a kid of the goats

Reference (Genesis 37:31, KJV):

“And they took Joseph’s coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood.”

Explanation:

This deception mirrored earlier family sins and set the stage for Joseph’s journey into Egypt.

 

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QUIZ: GENESIS — CROSS-REFERENCE TRAPS (WHAT QUESTIONS ONLY)

Genesis is often quoted, but not always carefully compared with the rest of Scripture. These cross-reference trap questions test whether the reader knows what Genesis says—and what later Scripture clarifies, corrects, or expands.

This round is ideal for advanced students, teachers, and serious Bible readers.

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer each question using Genesis as your base text.

Beware: the obvious answer may be incomplete without another Scripture.

Check the Answers, Full Reference Verses (KJV), and Explanations after the quiz.

No hints are given in the questions themselves.

 

QUIZ: GENESIS — CROSS-REFERENCE TRAPS (WHAT QUESTIONS ONLY)

 

1.        WHAT was created before the sun, moon, and stars?

 

2.        WHAT did God use to create the heavens and the earth?

 

3.        WHAT caused the flood in the days of Noah?

 

4.        WHAT was counted to Abraham for righteousness?

 

5.        WHAT kind of death did Adam die on the day he ate the forbidden fruit?

 

6.        WHAT was the gospel preached beforehand unto Abraham?

 

7.        WHAT was the purpose of the law in relation to the promise given in Genesis?

 

8.        WHAT did Joseph’s suffering produce according to later Scripture?

 

9.        WHAT does Scripture say was present before the creation of the world?

 

10.  WHAT was God’s original intention concerning the nations scattered at Babel?

 

ANSWERS, COMPLETE REFERENCE VERSES (KJV) & EXPLANATIONS

 

1. WHAT was created before the sun, moon, and stars?

Answer: Light

Genesis Reference (Genesis 1:3, KJV):

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”

Cross-Reference (2 Corinthians 4:6, KJV):

“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts…”

Explanation:

Genesis records physical light before celestial bodies, while Paul reveals a deeper theological truth—God’s light precedes and surpasses physical creation.

 

2. WHAT did God use to create the heavens and the earth?

Answer: His word

Genesis Reference (Genesis 1:3, KJV):

“And God said…”

Cross-Reference (Hebrews 11:3, KJV):

“Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God…”

Explanation:

Genesis shows God speaking; Hebrews explicitly states creation occurred through His word, not pre-existing matter.

 

3. WHAT caused the flood in the days of Noah?

Answer: Human wickedness

Genesis Reference (Genesis 6:5, KJV):

“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth…”

Cross-Reference (1 Peter 3:20, KJV):

“When once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah…”

Explanation:

Genesis highlights wickedness; Peter emphasizes God’s patience before judgment—both truths are required for a complete answer.

 

4. WHAT was counted to Abraham for righteousness?

Answer: Faith

Genesis Reference (Genesis 15:6, KJV):

“And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.”

Cross-Reference (Romans 4:3, KJV):

“Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”

Explanation:

Paul confirms that Abraham’s justification was by faith alone, not works or circumcision.

 

5. WHAT kind of death did Adam die on the day he ate the forbidden fruit?

Answer: Spiritual death

Genesis Reference (Genesis 2:17, KJV):

“For in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”

Cross-Reference (Ephesians 2:1, KJV):

“And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins.”

Explanation:

Adam did not physically die that day, revealing the death was spiritual—later Scripture clarifies this.

 

6. WHAT was the gospel preached beforehand unto Abraham?

Answer: That all nations would be blessed through him

Genesis Reference (Genesis 12:3, KJV):

“And in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.”

Cross-Reference (Galatians 3:8, KJV):

“And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham…”

Explanation:

Paul explicitly identifies God’s promise in Genesis as the gospel in seed form.

 

7. WHAT was the purpose of the law in relation to the promise?

Answer: To serve as a temporary addition until the Seed came

Genesis Reference (Genesis 12:1–3, KJV)

Cross-Reference (Galatians 3:19, KJV):

“Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come…”

Explanation:

Genesis gives the promise; Galatians explains the law’s temporary role without canceling the promise.

 

8. WHAT did Joseph’s suffering produce according to later Scripture?

Answer: The saving of many lives

Genesis Reference (Genesis 50:20, KJV):

“But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good…”

Cross-Reference (Acts 7:9–10, KJV):

“And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him…”

Explanation:

Stephen confirms Joseph’s story as part of God’s redemptive plan, not merely family drama.

 

9. WHAT was present before the creation of the world?

Answer: God’s love and purpose

Genesis Reference (Genesis 1:1, KJV):

“In the beginning God created…”

Cross-Reference (Ephesians 1:4, KJV):

“According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world…”

Explanation:

Genesis begins creation; Paul reveals God’s redemptive plan existed before creation itself.

 

10. WHAT was God’s original intention concerning the nations scattered at Babel?

Answer: That they would later be gathered in Christ

Genesis Reference (Genesis 11:8, KJV):

“So the LORD scattered them abroad…”

Cross-Reference (Acts 2:5–6, KJV):

“And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven…”

Explanation:

Babel scattered languages; Pentecost temporarily reversed this, pointing toward ultimate unity in Christ.

 

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