Bible Quiz – Psalm 79 (True/False) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 79 (True/False) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

✨ Psalm 79 is a heartfelt cry for help and justice. It reflects a time of devastation, where God’s people mourn the destruction of Jerusalem and seek His mercy. This psalm reminds us of the consequences of sin, the importance of repentance, and the hope we can still find in God’s compassion.

This quiz will help you reflect on the chapter while testing your understanding in a simple True/False format.

 

📝 Instructions

Read each statement carefully.

Decide whether it is True or False based on Psalm 79.

Don’t worry if you’re unsure—this is a learning journey!

Answers with full Bible references are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz: True or False

 

1.        The psalm begins by describing foreign nations invading God’s inheritance.

 

2.        The temple of God is described as being honored and preserved.

 

3.        The dead bodies of God’s servants were left as food for birds.

 

4.        The psalmist says there was no one to bury the dead.

 

5.        The surrounding nations showed sympathy toward Israel.

 

6.        The psalmist asks God to pour out His wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge Him.

 

7.        The people confess that their ancestors’ sins have no effect on them.

 

8.        The psalmist asks God to forgive their sins for the sake of His name.

 

9.        The nations are portrayed as praising God for His justice.

 

10.  The psalmist asks why the nations should say, “Where is their God?”

 

11.  The prayer includes a request for vengeance for the blood of God’s servants.

 

12.  The psalmist asks God to reward their neighbors sevenfold for their insults.

 

13.  The people promise to remain silent forever.

 

14.  The psalm ends with a vow to praise God from generation to generation.

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1.        True – “O God, the nations have come into Your inheritance; Your holy temple they have defiled…” (Psalm 79:1)

 

2.        False – “…Your holy temple they have defiled; they have laid Jerusalem in heaps.” (Psalm 79:1)

 

3.        True – “The dead bodies of Your servants they have given as food for the birds of the heavens…” (Psalm 79:2)

 

4.        True – “…there was no one to bury them.” (Psalm 79:3)

 

5.        False – “We have become a reproach to our neighbors…” (Psalm 79:4)

 

6.        True – “Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not know You…” (Psalm 79:6)

 

7.        False – “Do not remember against us the iniquities of our forefathers…” (Psalm 79:8)

 

8.        True – “Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name…” (Psalm 79:9)

 

9.        False – The nations are depicted as mocking, not praising (Psalm 79:4, 10)

 

10.  True – “Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’” (Psalm 79:10)

 

11.  True – “…let there be known among the nations… the avenging of the blood of Your servants…” (Psalm 79:10)

 

12.  True – “Return to our neighbors sevenfold… their reproach…” (Psalm 79:12)

 

13.  False – The people promise to give thanks, not remain silent (Psalm 79:13)

 

14.  True – “So we, Your people… will give You thanks forever; we will show forth Your praise to all generations.” (Psalm 79:13)

 

🌿 If this quiz helped you grow in understanding, don’t stop here!

Take a moment to read Psalm 79 slowly and reflect on how it speaks to your life today.

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📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 79 (True/False) – Harder Round

 

✨ This harder round will challenge how closely you’ve read Psalm 79. The questions focus on specific phrases, deeper meanings, and subtle details within the passage. Take your time and think carefully!

 

📝 Instructions

Read each statement closely—some are intentionally tricky.

Decide whether each is True or False based strictly on Psalm 79.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz: True or False

 

1.        The psalm states that the nations have completely destroyed God’s inheritance beyond recovery.

 

2.        Jerusalem is described as being turned into ruins or heaps.

 

3.        The blood of God’s servants was poured out like water around Jerusalem.

 

4.        The psalmist says the dead were buried with honor by their families.

 

5.        The people became a source of ridicule and scorn to surrounding nations.

 

6.        The psalmist asks how long God’s anger will burn like fire.

 

7.        God’s jealousy is compared to a consuming wind.

 

8.        The nations mentioned are those that call upon God’s name.

 

9.        The psalmist says these nations have devoured Jacob and laid waste his dwelling place.

 

10.  The prayer asks God not to remember former sins against the people.

 

11.  The psalmist claims the people are innocent of all wrongdoing.

 

12.  The plea for help is based on the people’s righteousness.

 

13.  The psalmist asks God to deliver and forgive sins for His name’s sake.

 

14.  The nations question the existence or presence of Israel’s God.

 

15.  The psalm includes a request that prisoners’ groans come before God.

 

16.  God is asked to preserve those appointed to die according to His great power.

 

17.  The psalmist asks for a twofold repayment to the neighbors for their insults.

 

18.  The final verse refers to God’s people as the sheep of His pasture.

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1.        False – The psalm describes devastation but not beyond recovery (Psalm 79:1)

 

2.        True – “…they have laid Jerusalem in heaps.” (Psalm 79:1)

 

3.        True – “Their blood they have shed like water all around Jerusalem…” (Psalm 79:3)

 

4.        False – “…and there was no one to bury them.” (Psalm 79:3)

 

5.        True – “We have become a reproach to our neighbors…” (Psalm 79:4)

 

6.        True – “How long, Lord? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire?” (Psalm 79:5)

 

7.        False – God’s jealousy is compared to fire, not wind (Psalm 79:5)

 

8.        False – “…on the kingdoms that do not call on Your name.” (Psalm 79:6)

 

9.        True – “For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place.” (Psalm 79:7)

 

10.  True – “Do not remember against us the iniquities of our forefathers…” (Psalm 79:8)

 

11.  False – The psalm includes confession, not a claim of innocence (Psalm 79:8–9)

 

12.  False – The plea is for God’s name’s sake, not their righteousness (Psalm 79:9)

 

13.  True – “…deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins, for Your name’s sake!” (Psalm 79:9)

 

14.  True – “Why should the nations say, ‘Where is their God?’” (Psalm 79:10)

 

15.  True – “Let the groaning of the prisoner come before You…” (Psalm 79:11)

 

16.  True – “…according to the greatness of Your power preserve those who are appointed to die.” (Psalm 79:11)

 

17.  False – It asks for sevenfold repayment, not twofold (Psalm 79:12)

 

18.  True – “So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture…” (Psalm 79:13)

 

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📖 Bible Quiz – Psalm 79 (True/False) – Hardest Round

 

✨ This is the ultimate challenge on Psalm 79. These statements test exact wording, theological nuance, and careful attention to what is—and is not—said in the text. Even small details matter here, so read each statement thoughtfully!

 

📝 Instructions

Examine each statement with precision.

Choose True or False strictly based on Psalm 79.

Watch for subtle wording differences.

Answers with full reference verses follow after the quiz.

 

❓ Quiz: True or False

 

1.        The psalm explicitly states that the nations have permanently taken possession of God’s inheritance.

 

2.        The defilement mentioned includes both the temple and the land.

 

3.        The corpses are described as food for both birds of the heavens and beasts of the earth.

 

4.        The bloodshed is said to be limited only within the temple courts.

 

5.        The phrase “like water” is used to describe the extent of bloodshed.

 

6.        The psalmist says burial was delayed due to fear, not absence of people.

 

7.        The reproach from neighbors includes scorn, derision, and mockery.

 

8.        The psalm contains a direct question about the duration of God’s anger.

 

9.        God’s jealousy is described using the imagery of burning fire.

 

10.  The nations to be judged are identified as those ignorant of God and those not calling on His name.

 

11.  The destruction of Jacob is described using both “devoured” and “burned.”

 

12.  The plea regarding past sins specifically mentions “forefathers.”

 

13.  The psalm asks God to remember the sins of their ancestors in order to judge them rightly.

 

14.  The request for help appeals to God’s reputation and glory.

 

15.  The psalm includes both a request for deliverance and for atonement.

 

16.  The question “Where is their God?” is presented as coming from Israel’s own people.

 

17.  The vengeance requested is specifically for the blood of God’s servants.

 

18.  The groaning mentioned is associated with prisoners.

 

19.  Those “appointed to die” are to be preserved according to God’s power.

 

20.  The repayment requested for neighbors is proportional and limited to equal measure.

 

21.  The insult against God is described as a reproach directed toward Him.

 

22.  The psalm ends with a commitment to give thanks only in the present generation.

 

23.  God’s people are metaphorically described using a pastoral image.

 

24.  The final verse combines both thanksgiving and proclamation across generations.

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1.        False – The psalm describes invasion, not permanent possession (Psalm 79:1)

 

2.        True – Temple defiled; Jerusalem (land/city) laid in heaps (Psalm 79:1)

 

3.        True – “…food for the birds of the heavens, the flesh of Your saints to the beasts of the earth.” (Psalm 79:2)

 

4.        False – Bloodshed is described “all around Jerusalem,” not limited to the temple (Psalm 79:3)

 

5.        True – “Their blood they have shed like water…” (Psalm 79:3)

 

6.        False – “…there was no one to bury them.” (Psalm 79:3)

 

7.        True – “…a reproach… a scorn and derision…” (Psalm 79:4)

 

8.        True – “How long, Lord? Will You be angry forever?” (Psalm 79:5)

 

9.        True – “…Will Your jealousy burn like fire?” (Psalm 79:5)

 

10.  True – “…nations that do not know You… kingdoms that do not call on Your name.” (Psalm 79:6)

 

11.  False – Only “devoured” and “laid waste,” not burned (Psalm 79:7)

 

12.  True – “…iniquities of our forefathers…” (Psalm 79:8)

 

13.  False – The request is to not remember them (Psalm 79:8)

 

14.  True – “…for the glory of Your name…” (Psalm 79:9)

 

15.  True – “…deliver us, and provide atonement for our sins…” (Psalm 79:9)

 

16.  False – It is spoken by the nations (Psalm 79:10)

 

17.  True – “…the avenging of the blood of Your servants…” (Psalm 79:10)

 

18.  True – “Let the groaning of the prisoner…” (Psalm 79:11)

 

19.  True – “…preserve those who are appointed to die.” (Psalm 79:11)

 

20.  False – It asks for sevenfold repayment (Psalm 79:12)

 

21.  True – “…the reproach with which they have reproached You…” (Psalm 79:12)

 

22.  False – It extends to all generations (Psalm 79:13)

 

23.  True – “…sheep of Your pasture…” (Psalm 79:13)

 

24.  True – “…give You thanks forever; we will show forth Your praise to all generations.” (Psalm 79:13)

 

🌿 You made it through the hardest round—well done!

👉 Go back and read Psalm 79 slowly, verse by verse, and notice how every word carries weight.

👉 Challenge your Bible study group with this hardest round.