Bible Quiz – Marriage (MCQs): With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Marriage (MCQs): With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

Marriage in the Bible is more than a social contract—it is a sacred covenant designed by God, reflecting love, unity, sacrifice, and faithfulness. This quiz will help you explore biblical teachings on marriage, relationships, and godly living. Whether you're preparing for a study group, teaching, or personal growth, this quiz will deepen your understanding of God’s design for marriage.

 

Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the correct answer for each question.

Try to answer without looking up references first.

Answers with complete Bible verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Quiz Section (MCQs)

 

1. Who instituted the first marriage in the Bible?

A. Moses

B. God

C. Adam

D. Abraham

 

2. According to Genesis, why was woman created?

A. To rule over man

B. To multiply the earth

C. To be a helper suitable for man

D. To serve angels

 

3. What does a man leave to be united with his wife?

A. His job

B. His inheritance

C. His parents

D. His land

 

4. “Two shall become one…” what?

A. Spirit

B. Mind

C. Flesh

D. Heart

 

5. What did Jesus say about divorce?

A. It is always acceptable

B. It was allowed because of hardness of hearts

C. It is commanded

D. It is irrelevant

 

6. In Ephesians, husbands are told to love their wives as Christ loved whom?

A. His disciples

B. The world

C. The church

D. The prophets

 

7. Wives are instructed to submit to their husbands as unto whom?

A. Elders

B. The church

C. The Lord

D. The law

 

8. What should not be deprived between husband and wife, according to 1 Corinthians?

A. Food

B. Time together

C. Conjugal rights

D. Finances

 

9. What kind of wife is described as “far more precious than jewels”?

A. Wealthy wife

B. Beautiful wife

C. Virtuous wife

D. Educated wife

 

10. “What God has joined together…” should not be what?

A. Broken

B. Divided

C. Separated by man

D. Forgotten

 

11. Who found a wife finds what?

A. Trouble

B. A good thing

C. Wisdom

D. Riches

 

12. Which biblical couple is known for their strong partnership in ministry?

A. Abraham and Sarah

B. Isaac and Rebekah

C. Aquila and Priscilla

D. Jacob and Rachel

 

13. Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled—but what does God judge?

A. The poor

B. The proud

C. Fornicators and adulterers

D. The nations

 

14. What fruit of the Spirit is especially vital in marriage?

A. Power

B. Knowledge

C. Love

D. Authority

 

15. How should husbands treat their wives according to Peter?

A. With strict authority

B. As equals without honor

C. With understanding and honor

D. With distance

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B. God

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

 

2. C. To be a helper suitable for man

Genesis 2:18 – “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”

 

3. C. His parents

Genesis 2:24 – “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife…”

 

4. C. Flesh

Genesis 2:24 – “…and they shall be one flesh.”

 

5. B. It was allowed because of hardness of hearts

Matthew 19:8 – “Moses because of the hardness of your hearts suffered you to put away your wives…”

 

6. C. The church

Ephesians 5:25 – “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church…”

 

7. C. The Lord

Ephesians 5:22 – “Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.”

 

8. C. Conjugal rights

1 Corinthians 7:5 – “Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time…”

 

9. C. Virtuous wife

Proverbs 31:10 – “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”

 

10. C. Separated by man

Matthew 19:6 – “What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.”

 

11. B. A good thing

Proverbs 18:22 – “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”

 

12. C. Aquila and Priscilla

Acts 18:26 – “…Aquila and Priscilla… took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.”

 

13. C. Fornicators and adulterers

Hebrews 13:4 – “…but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”

 

14. C. Love

Galatians 5:22 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love…”

 

15. C. With understanding and honor

1 Peter 3:7 – “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife…”

 

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Bible Quiz – Marriage (MCQs)

Harder Round

 

Ready to go deeper? This harder round explores the spiritual depth, responsibilities, and symbolic meaning of marriage in Scripture. These questions will challenge your knowledge and sharpen your understanding of God’s design for covenant relationships.

 

Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the best possible answer.

Some questions require careful recall and interpretation.

Answers with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Quiz Section (MCQs)

 

1. In Malachi, what does God say He hates in relation to marriage?

A. Separation

B. Divorce

C. Polygamy

D. Disobedience

 

2. According to Peter, why should husbands honor their wives?

A. Because they are wiser

B. Because they are weaker vessels and heirs together of grace

C. Because they are obedient

D. Because they are chosen first

 

3. In Proverbs, what is described as a continual dripping on a rainy day?

A. A foolish son

B. A quarrelsome wife

C. A lazy servant

D. A deceitful friend

 

4. What does Paul say about unmarried vs married people in 1 Corinthians 7?

A. Marriage is sinful

B. Unmarried people care for the Lord’s things, married for worldly things

C. Marriage is superior in every way

D. Both are identical in responsibility

 

5. What mystery does Paul say marriage represents?

A. The law and prophets

B. Heaven and earth

C. Christ and the Church

D. Faith and works

 

6. According to Ecclesiastes, what is better than one?

A. Wealth

B. Wisdom

C. Two

D. Strength

 

7. In Genesis, what was NOT found suitable for Adam before Eve was created?

A. A servant

B. A companion/helper

C. An animal

D. A leader

 

8. What warning does Paul give about being “unequally yoked”?

A. It causes poverty

B. It leads to confusion between righteousness and unrighteousness

C. It weakens faith instantly

D. It breaks families only

 

9. According to Jesus, in the resurrection, people will be like whom regarding marriage?

A. Prophets

B. Kings

C. Angels

D. Priests

 

10. What instruction is given to older women in Titus regarding younger women?

A. Teach them to work

B. Teach them to love their husbands and children

C. Teach them to lead churches

D. Teach them to prophesy

 

11. What did Rebekah do when she first saw Isaac?

A. Spoke to him immediately

B. Ran away

C. Covered herself with a veil

D. Bowed to the ground

 

12. In Song of Solomon, love is said to be as strong as what?

A. Fire

B. Death

C. Water

D. Wind

 

13. What is said about houses and wealth compared to a prudent wife?

A. Both are earned

B. Both are inherited

C. Wealth is better

D. A prudent wife is from the Lord

 

14. According to 1 Corinthians, what should guide marital separation (if any)?

A. Anger

B. Family pressure

C. Mutual consent for a time

D. Financial need

 

15. What does Hebrews say about keeping marriage?

A. Private

B. Secret

C. Honorable

D. Optional

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B. Divorce

Malachi 2:16 – “For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away…”

 

2. B. Because they are weaker vessels and heirs together of grace

1 Peter 3:7 – “…giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life…”

 

3. B. A quarrelsome wife

Proverbs 27:15 – “A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.”

 

4. B. Unmarried people care for the Lord’s things, married for worldly things

1 Corinthians 7:32-33 – “…He that is unmarried careth for the things that belong to the Lord… But he that is married careth for the things that are of the world…”

 

5. C. Christ and the Church

Ephesians 5:32 – “This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church.”

 

6. C. Two

Ecclesiastes 4:9 – “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”

 

7. B. A companion/helper

Genesis 2:20 – “…but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.”

 

8. B. It leads to confusion between righteousness and unrighteousness

2 Corinthians 6:14 – “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness?”

 

9. C. Angels

Matthew 22:30 – “For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.”

 

10. B. Teach them to love their husbands and children

Titus 2:4 – “That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children…”

 

11. C. Covered herself with a veil

Genesis 24:65 – “…she took a veil, and covered herself.”

 

12. B. Death

Song of Solomon 8:6 – “…for love is strong as death…”

 

13. D. A prudent wife is from the Lord

Proverbs 19:14 – “…but a prudent wife is from the LORD.”

 

14. C. Mutual consent for a time

1 Corinthians 7:5 – “…except it be with consent for a time…”

 

15. C. Honorable

Hebrews 13:4 – “Marriage is honourable in all…”

 

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Bible Quiz – Marriage (MCQs)

Ultimate Expert Round (Hardest Level)

 

This is the ultimate challenge—designed for those who truly know the Scriptures. These questions go beyond surface knowledge into deep theology, symbolism, lesser-known passages, and careful interpretation of biblical marriage. Take your time—this round is meant to stretch even seasoned Bible students.

 

Instructions

Each question has four options (A–D).

Choose the most accurate and complete answer.

Expect tricky wording, rare references, and deeper meaning.

Answers with complete reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

Quiz Section (MCQs)

 

1. In Genesis, what specific statement did Adam make upon seeing Eve that reflects covenant language?

A. “This is my helper”

B. “Bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh”

C. “She shall be my wife forever”

D. “God has given her to me”

 

2. In Deuteronomy, what restriction was placed on a newly married man?

A. He could not own land

B. He could not go to war for one year

C. He had to stay in the temple

D. He could not travel

 

3. According to Hosea, the prophet’s marriage symbolizes what?

A. Human suffering

B. Political unrest

C. God’s relationship with unfaithful Israel

D. Family structure

 

4. In the New Testament, who warns that forbidding marriage is a doctrine of whom?

A. Angels

B. False prophets

C. Demons

D. Pharisees

 

5. In 1 Corinthians 7, what does Paul say about a wife who departs from her husband?

A. She must remarry immediately

B. She should remain unmarried or be reconciled

C. She is free to choose anyone

D. She must leave the church

 

6. In the parable of the ten virgins, what crucial element determined readiness for the bridegroom?

A. Their garments

B. Their timing

C. Oil in their lamps

D. Their location

 

7. What is the significance of the “marriage supper of the Lamb” in Revelation?

A. A symbolic feast in Israel

B. The union of Christ and His Church

C. A historical event

D. A parable about food

 

8. According to Jesus in Luke, what excuse did one man give for not attending the great supper?

A. He bought land

B. He bought oxen

C. He married a wife

D. He was sick

 

9. In Exodus, what law protected a wife’s rights if her husband took another wife?

A. She must leave

B. Her food, clothing, and marital rights must not be reduced

C. She becomes a servant

D. She loses inheritance

 

10. In 1 Peter, what is the hidden person of the heart compared to?

A. Gold jewelry

B. Outward beauty

C. A gentle and quiet spirit

D. Royal clothing

 

11. In Judges, what tragic marriage story involves betrayal for silver?

A. Samson and Delilah

B. Gideon and his wife

C. Jephthah’s daughter

D. Boaz and Ruth

 

12. In Matthew, what ground is given as an exception for divorce?

A. Poverty

B. Disobedience

C. Sexual immorality

D. Disagreement

 

13. In Romans, marriage is used as an analogy for what spiritual truth?

A. Salvation by works

B. Freedom from the law through death

C. Judgment day

D. Kingdom authority

 

14. In Genesis 38, Judah’s relationship with Tamar ultimately led to what significant lineage?

A. The priesthood

B. The kings of Israel

C. The lineage of the Messiah

D. The tribe of Levi

 

15. In Ephesians, what is the ultimate purpose of Christ sanctifying the Church (in marriage imagery)?

A. To make it powerful

B. To present it glorious, without spot or wrinkle

C. To increase its numbers

D. To establish authority

 

Answers with Complete Reference Verses

 

1. B. “Bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh”

Genesis 2:23 – “And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh…”

 

2. B. He could not go to war for one year

Deuteronomy 24:5 – “When a man hath taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war… but he shall be free at home one year…”

 

3. C. God’s relationship with unfaithful Israel

Hosea 3:1 – “…Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel…”

 

4. C. Demons

1 Timothy 4:1-3 – “…forbidding to marry… doctrines of devils.”

 

5. B. She should remain unmarried or be reconciled

1 Corinthians 7:10-11 – “…let not the wife depart from her husband… let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled…”

 

6. C. Oil in their lamps

Matthew 25:3-4 – “…the foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them…”

 

7. B. The union of Christ and His Church

Revelation 19:7 – “…for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”

 

8. C. He married a wife

Luke 14:20 – “And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come.”

 

9. B. Her food, clothing, and marital rights must not be reduced

Exodus 21:10 – “If he take him another wife; her food, her raiment, and her duty of marriage, shall he not diminish.”

 

10. C. A gentle and quiet spirit

1 Peter 3:4 – “…the hidden man of the heart… even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit…”

 

11. A. Samson and Delilah

Judges 16:5 – “…entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth…”

 

12. C. Sexual immorality

Matthew 19:9 – “…except it be for fornication…”

 

13. B. Freedom from the law through death

Romans 7:2 – “…the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law… but if the husband be dead, she is loosed…”

 

14. C. The lineage of the Messiah

Genesis 38:29; Matthew 1:3 – “…Pharez… begat… (line leading to Christ).”

 

15. B. To present it glorious, without spot or wrinkle

Ephesians 5:27 – “That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle…”

 

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