Bible Quiz – The ninth commandment: “Do not let thyself lust after thy neighbor’s wife!” (Multiple Choice Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – The ninth commandment: “Do not let thyself lust after thy neighbor’s wife!” (Multiple Choice Questions) With Answers and the Complete Reference Verse. 

The Ninth Commandment in this quiz theme focuses on guarding the heart against sinful desires and learning the importance of contentment, purity, and honoring others. Through these questions, test your understanding of God’s instruction and discover related biblical teachings about coveting and righteousness.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Choose the correct answer from the options given.

Answers and Bible references are provided after the quiz section.

Challenge yourself first before checking the answers.

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Quiz Questions

 

1. Which commandment says, “Do not covet thy neighbor’s wife”?

A. First Commandment

B. Fifth Commandment

C. Ninth Commandment

D. Tenth Commandment

 

2. In which book of the Bible is this commandment found?

A. Genesis

B. Exodus

C. Ruth

D. Jonah

 

3. What does “covet” mean?

A. To protect

B. To desire wrongly what belongs to another

C. To forgive others

D. To teach wisdom

 

4. Besides a neighbor’s wife, what else does the commandment mention not coveting?

A. Neighbor’s house

B. Neighbor’s servants

C. Neighbor’s animals

D. All of the above

 

5. Which king sinned after desiring another man's wife?

A. Saul

B. David

C. Solomon

D. Hezekiah

 

6. Who was the wife King David wrongly desired?

A. Esther

B. Sarah

C. Bathsheba

D. Deborah

 

7. According to Jesus, sinful desire can begin where?

A. In the marketplace

B. In the heart

C. In the temple

D. In the wilderness

 

8. Which New Testament verse teaches believers to be content?

A. Hebrews 13:5

B. Matthew 5:9

C. Mark 4:20

D. Acts 2:1

 

9. Coveting is opposite to which godly quality?

A. Anger

B. Contentment

C. Fear

D. Pride

 

10. What should believers seek instead of sinful desires?

A. Wealth only

B. Personal fame

C. God’s righteousness

D. Earthly success

 

Answers and References

 

1. D. Tenth Commandment

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17 — “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.”

 

2. B. Exodus

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17

 

3. B. To desire wrongly what belongs to another

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17

 

4. D. All of the above

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17

 

5. B. David

Reference Verse: 2 Samuel 11:2–4

 

6. C. Bathsheba

Reference Verse: 2 Samuel 11:3–4

 

7. B. In the heart

Reference Verse: Matthew 5:28 — “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”

 

8. A. Hebrews 13:5

Reference Verse: Hebrews 13:5 — “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have...”

 

9. B. Contentment

Reference Verse: Hebrews 13:5

 

10. C. God’s righteousness

Reference Verse: Matthew 6:33 — “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness...”

 

Complete Reference Verse

Exodus 20:17 (KJV)

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."

 

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Bible Quiz – The Ninth Commandment Theme: “Do Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Wife!” – Level 2

Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Complete Reference Verse

 

Welcome to Level 2 of this Bible Quiz challenge. This set goes deeper into biblical teachings about coveting, temptation, contentment, and obedience to God’s commandments. Test your knowledge and strengthen your understanding of Scripture through these thought-provoking questions.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Select the correct answer from the options provided.

Do not look at the answers until you complete all questions.

Answers and Bible references are listed after the quiz section.

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Quiz Questions

 

1. Which commandment specifically says not to covet anything that belongs to your neighbor?

A. Sixth Commandment

B. Seventh Commandment

C. Ninth Commandment

D. Tenth Commandment

 

2. According to Exodus 20:17, which of these is NOT specifically listed?

A. Neighbor’s ox

B. Neighbor’s donkey

C. Neighbor’s gold

D. Neighbor’s house

 

3. Which apostle said, “I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet”?

A. Peter

B. Paul

C. John

D. James

 

4. Which Bible passage warns believers to “keep your life free from the love of money”?

A. Hebrews 13:5

B. Psalm 23:1

C. Romans 8:28

D. Acts 1:8

 

5. Which king’s desire for another man’s wife led to serious sin and judgment?

A. Saul

B. David

C. Solomon

D. Josiah

 

6. Who was Bathsheba’s husband?

A. Uriah

B. Nathan

C. Eliab

D. Joab

 

7. According to James 1:14–15, temptation becomes sin after what happens?

A. After prayer

B. After worship

C. After desire gives birth to sin

D. After fasting

 

8. Which commandment immediately comes before “Do not covet”?

A. Honor thy father and mother

B. Do not steal

C. Do not bear false witness

D. Keep the Sabbath holy

 

9. According to Luke 12:15, believers should beware of what?

A. Laziness

B. Covetousness

C. Sorrow

D. Weakness

 

10. What attitude helps believers resist coveting?

A. Contentment

B. Jealousy

C. Pride

D. Envy

 

Answers and References

1. D. Tenth Commandment

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17

 

2. C. Neighbor’s gold

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:17 — “Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.”

 

3. B. Paul

Reference Verse: Romans 7:7

 

4. A. Hebrews 13:5

Reference Verse: Hebrews 13:5 — “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have...”

 

5. B. David

Reference Verse: 2 Samuel 11:2–4

 

6. A. Uriah

Reference Verse: 2 Samuel 11:3

 

7. C. After desire gives birth to sin

Reference Verse: James 1:14–15

 

8. C. Do not bear false witness

Reference Verse: Exodus 20:16–17

 

9. B. Covetousness

Reference Verse: Luke 12:15 — “Take heed, and beware of covetousness...”

 

10. A. Contentment

Reference Verse: Philippians 4:11–12; Hebrews 13:5

 

Complete Reference Verse

Exodus 20:17 (KJV)

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."

 

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Bible Quiz – The Ninth Commandment Theme: “Do Not Covet Thy Neighbor’s Wife!” – Level 3

Multiple Choice Questions with Answers and Complete Reference Verse

 

Welcome to Level 3 of this Bible Quiz series. This level explores deeper biblical truths connected to coveting, temptation, contentment, purity of heart, and God’s standards for righteous living. Read carefully and see how well you know what Scripture teaches about guarding the heart and honoring God.

 

Instructions

Read each question carefully.

Choose the correct answer from the options given.

Complete all questions before checking the answers.

Answers and Bible references are provided after the quiz section.

Challenge family, friends, or Bible study members to join.

 

Quiz Questions

 

1. According to Jesus’ teaching, looking at someone lustfully is compared to committing what sin in the heart?

A. Theft

B. Adultery

C. Dishonesty

D. Pride

 

2. Which apostle wrote, “Put to death... evil desire and covetousness, which is idolatry”?

A. Peter

B. James

C. Paul

D. John

 

3. In which New Testament book is covetousness called “idolatry”?

A. Colossians

B. Hebrews

C. Acts

D. Jude

 

4. Who told King David a parable about a rich man taking a poor man’s lamb?

A. Samuel

B. Nathan

C. Elijah

D. Gad

 

5. Which king desired Naboth’s vineyard and sinned because of it?

A. Ahab

B. Jehoshaphat

C. Hezekiah

D. Asa

 

6. Who encouraged King Ahab in obtaining Naboth’s vineyard unjustly?

A. Athaliah

B. Miriam

C. Jezebel

D. Esther

 

7. According to Luke 12:15, a person’s life does NOT consist in what?

A. Prayer and worship

B. The abundance of possessions

C. Wisdom and understanding

D. Fellowship with believers

 

8. Which Psalm says, “Delight thyself also in the Lord”?

A. Psalm 23

B. Psalm 37

C. Psalm 51

D. Psalm 119

 

9. According to 1 Timothy 6:6, what is “great gain”?

A. Wealth and power

B. Fame and influence

C. Godliness with contentment

D. Knowledge and success

 

10. What should believers guard carefully to avoid sinful desires?

A. Their possessions

B. Their appearance

C. Their heart

D. Their reputation

 

Answers and References

 

1. B. Adultery

Reference Verse: Matthew 5:28 — “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”

 

2. C. Paul

Reference Verse: Colossians 3:5

 

3. A. Colossians

Reference Verse: Colossians 3:5 — “...covetousness, which is idolatry.”

 

4. B. Nathan

Reference Verse: 2 Samuel 12:1–7

 

5. A. Ahab

Reference Verse: 1 Kings 21:1–16

 

6. C. Jezebel

Reference Verse: 1 Kings 21:7–16

 

7. B. The abundance of possessions

Reference Verse: Luke 12:15 — “...a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

 

8. B. Psalm 37

Reference Verse: Psalm 37:4

 

9. C. Godliness with contentment

Reference Verse: 1 Timothy 6:6

 

10. C. Their heart

Reference Verse: Proverbs 4:23 — “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

 

Complete Reference Verse

Exodus 20:17 (KJV)

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."

 

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