Bible Quiz – Psalm 81: Hardest Level (Multiple Choice Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 

Bible Quiz – Psalm 81: Hardest Level (Multiple Choice Questions) with Answers and the Complete Reference Verse.

 “If You Would Only Listen…” 

✨ This round dives into the finest details of Psalm 81—exact phrases, subtle meanings, and lesser-noticed elements. It’s designed for careful readers who want to engage deeply with God’s Word and catch what others might miss.

 

📖 Instructions

Choose the correct answer from the options given.

Pay close attention to wording—small details matter here.

Answers with full reference verses are provided after the quiz.

Try to complete the quiz without looking at the psalm first for a real challenge!

 

📝 Quiz: Psalm 81 (Hardest Multiple Choice)

 

1. What specific phrase follows “Sing for joy to God our strength”?

A. Worship Him in holiness

B. Shout aloud to the God of Jacob

C. Praise His holy name

D. Lift your voices high

 

2. What is the exact command given along with “strike the timbrel”?

A. Blow the trumpet

B. Clap your hands

C. Play the melodious harp and lyre

D. Sing a new song

 

3. Psalm 81:3 refers to the festival day as “our” what?

A. Celebration

B. Sacred feast

C. Festival

D. Holy gathering

 

4. The statute mentioned in Psalm 81 was established for whom?

A. Israel

B. Moses

C. Joseph

D. Aaron

 

5. What unusual phrase introduces God’s speech in Psalm 81:5?

A. “Thus says the Lord”

B. “Hear my voice”

C. “I heard an unknown voice say”

D. “The Lord declared”

 

6. What exact wording describes the removal of Israel’s burden?

A. Their chains were broken

B. Their yoke was lifted

C. Their hands were set free from the basket

D. Their labor was ended

 

7. What element is directly associated with God’s answer to His people?

A. Fire

B. Wind

C. Thundercloud

D. Earthquake

 

8. What phrase immediately follows “I tested you at the waters of Meribah”?

A. Selah

B. Amen

C. Hallelujah

D. Praise the Lord

 

9. What exact expression shows God’s longing for Israel’s obedience?

A. “If only you would obey”

B. “If my people would return”

C. “If you would only listen to me”

D. “If you would follow my ways”

 

10. What two actions describe Israel’s refusal toward God?

A. They ignored and forgot Him

B. They would not listen and would not submit

C. They doubted and complained

D. They rebelled and sinned

 

11. What does God say He would do to their enemies?

A. Destroy them completely

B. Scatter them

C. Subdue them quickly and turn His hand against their foes

D. Judge them with fire

 

12. What is the exact phrase describing what God would feed His people?

A. Bread from heaven

B. The finest of wheat

C. Rich harvest and honey

D. Wheat and oil

 

13. What unusual source of sweetness is mentioned in Psalm 81?

A. Honey from the fields

B. Honey from the hive

C. Honey from the rock

D. Honey from the trees

 

14. What does God say He did after Israel refused to listen?

A. He turned away from them

B. He disciplined them harshly

C. He gave them over to their stubborn hearts

D. He removed His covenant

 

15. What phrase best summarizes the central theme of Psalm 81?

A. Worship and sacrifice

B. Judgment and exile

C. Celebration and obedience

D. Law and prophecy

 

✅ Answers with Reference Verses

 

1. B — Shout aloud to the God of Jacob

📖 “Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!” (Psalm 81:1)

 

2. C — Play the melodious harp and lyre

📖 “Begin the music, strike the timbrel, play the melodious harp and lyre.” (Psalm 81:2)

 

3. C — Festival

📖 “Sound the ram’s horn at the New Moon, and when the moon is full, on the day of our festival.” (Psalm 81:3)

 

4. C — Joseph

📖 “When God went out against Egypt, he established it as a statute for Joseph…” (Psalm 81:5)

 

5. C — “I heard an unknown voice say”

📖 “…I heard an unknown voice say:” (Psalm 81:5)

 

6. C — Their hands were set free from the basket

📖 “I removed the burden from their shoulders; their hands were set free from the basket.” (Psalm 81:6)

 

7. C — Thundercloud

📖 “I answered you out of a thundercloud…” (Psalm 81:7)

 

8. A — Selah

📖 “…I tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah.” (Psalm 81:7)

 

9. C — “If you would only listen to me”

📖 “…if you would only listen to me, Israel!” (Psalm 81:8)

 

10. B — They would not listen and would not submit

📖 “But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me.” (Psalm 81:11)

 

11. C — Subdue them quickly and turn His hand against their foes

📖 “How quickly I would subdue their enemies and turn my hand against their foes!” (Psalm 81:14)

 

12. B — The finest of wheat

📖 “But you would be fed with the finest of wheat…” (Psalm 81:16)

 

13. C — Honey from the rock

📖 “…with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” (Psalm 81:16)

 

14. C — He gave them over to their stubborn hearts

📖 “So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices.” (Psalm 81:12)

 

15. C — Celebration and obedience

📖 “Sing… listen… I would bless…” (Psalm 81 overall theme)

 

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