Category: Poetical Books – Bible Quizzes

In this category you find Quizzes about the poetical books of the Old Testament: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Job and Song of Salomon.

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Job

This quiz covers the story of Job, who seeks the reason for his suffering and debates with God.

Job

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1. Where does the story of Job take place?

A) In Canaan

B) In Babylon

C) Nowhere specific

D) In Israel

The story of Job takes place in the distant land of Uz, which is far away from Israel. Job himself is not an Israelite and the historical context of the story is unclear.

Job 1

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2. What was Job like at the beginning of the book?

A) Sinful and cruel

B) Righteous and blameless

C) Arrogant and proud

D) Hopeless and despairing

At the beginning of the book, Job is depicted as a man who is righteous and blameless and who honors and fears God. He also has many children and is very wealthy.

Job 1

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3. What leads God to allow Job to suffer?

A) Job asks for it

B) Satan convinces Him

C) God wants to teach him a lesson

D) Job sins

Satan challenges God, suggesting that Job only worships Him because he is blessed. Satan claims that if God were to take away everything Job has, he would no longer remain faithful.

Job 2

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4. What suffering does God inflict upon Job?

A) He is expelled from his land and forced to flee

B) His friends die

C) He is plagued by illness and pain

D) His wife dies

Job is afflicted with illness and physical pain and he loses everything he possesses.

Job 1-3

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5. How does Job react when he loses everything?

A) He curses and refuses to worship God

B) He blames his friends and God for his suffering

C) He falls down and worships God

D) He tries to regain his possessions

After losing all his possessions and his children, Job falls down and worships God.

Job 1

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6. What conclusion does Job draw from his innocence and suffering?

A) God is not omnipotent

B) Job must have sinned

C) God''s ways are inscrutable

D) God is unjust

As Job''s circumstances worsen, his friends come to him and engage in a debate about his situation. Job asserts his innocence and argues that his suffering cannot be a punishment from God. This leads him to question whether God governs the world with justice.

Job 3-28

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7. What advice do Job''s friends give him?

A) He should ask God for an explanation

B) He should accuse God

C) He should accept his suffering

D) He should reflect on his sins

Job''s friends assume that God is just, which leads them to conclude that Job must have done something wrong to deserve his suffering.

Job 3-28

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8. What does Elihu say to Job?

A) That suffering might be a warning from God

B) That suffering is a punishment for sins

C) That suffering is arbitrary

D) That humans are to blame for suffering

Elihu, another individual who hears about Job''s accusations against God, also believes that God is just. He suggests that suffering might not necessarily be a punishment from God but could serve as character development or a warning against sin.

Job 32-37

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9. How does God respond to Job''s accusations and questions?

A) He makes his friends suffer as well

B) He speaks to him

C) He makes him suffer even more

D) He restores everything he had lost

God comes to Job in a whirlwind and directly addresses him. He describes how He created the world and the intricate details of His creation. By doing so, God implies that the world is too complex for Job to fully comprehend the concept of divine justice.

Job 38-39

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10. How does Job''s story end?

A) Job dies in his suffering and illness

B) Job repents of his actions and is forgiven by God

C) God restores everything Job had lost

D) Job is punished by God for accusing Him

God restores Job''s possessions and blesses him with even greater wealth and a long life.

Job 42

Job

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Psalms

This quiz covers the book of Psalms, a collection of songs, prayers, and poems from Israel''s history.

Pslams

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1. How many Psalms are there?

A) 170

B) 200

C) 120

D) 150

There are 150 Psalms. These are primarily praise psalms and laments, forming a collection of prayers and poems from the history of Israel.

Pslams 1-150

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2. Who wrote the most Psalms?

A) King Solomon

B) King David

C) Samuel

D) Moses

Nearly half of the Psalms are attributed to King David.

Pslams 1-150

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3. What is the focus of the first Psalm?

A) The Law

B) Sin

C) Salvation

D) Prayer

The first Psalm describes those who meditate on and strive to obey the Law (Torah) as blessed and happy.

Pslams 1

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4. Psalm 2 encourages the reader to seek refuge in whom?

A) King David

B) The Kingdom of Israel

C) God''s Son

D) God

Psalm 2 refers to God''s Son and anticipates his coming. It states that those who take refuge in the Son will be blessed.

Pslams 2

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5. The Book of Psalms is divided into 5 sections. What are most of the Psalms in the first section (1-41)?

A) Lament psalms

B) Songs and prayers of individuals

C) Songs and prayers of the people

D) Praise psalms

The Psalms in the first section of the book mainly consist of prayers and songs related to the lives and experiences of individuals within the people of Israel.

Pslams 1-41

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6. What is the primary focus of the second section (42-72)?

A) The sins of the people of Israel

B) How King David made Israel great

C) How the Messiah will liberate the Earth

D) The relationship between the people of Israel and God

The second section of the Psalms primarily focuses on the nation of Israel and its relationship with God.

Pslams 42-72

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7. What aspects of God''s actions are highlighted in the third section of the book (73-89)?

A) God''s punishments

B) God''s plans

C) God''s deliverances

D) God''s callings

The third section of the Psalms emphasizes God''s deliverances during times of distress.

Pslams 73-89

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8. Who is the primary focus of the fourth section of the Psalms (90-106)?

A) The people of Israel

B) King David

C) God

D) Moses

The fourth section of the Psalms primarily emphasizes God''s character and sovereignty.

Pslams 90-106

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9. Which theme is not addressed in the fifth section of the Psalms (107-150)?

A) Repentance

B) The end times

C) Gratitude

D) The glory of God

This section contains a variety of songs and prayers addressing various aspects of faith and the relationship with God, including praise and thanksgiving, repentance and the glory and majesty of God. It also emphasizes hope for the future messianic reign.

Pslams 107-150

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10. How do the last 5 Psalms begin?

A) Amen

B) A Psalm of David

C) Hallelujah

D) God

The last Psalms all begin with the word "Hallelujah," which means "praise the Lord."

Pslams 146-150

Pslams

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Proverbs

This quiz covers the book of Proverbs, which contains various wisdom sayings from Israel''s history.

Proverbes

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1. Who wrote the Book of Proverbs?

A) King David

B) Moses

C) King Solomon

D) The Prophet Isaiah

The Book of Proverbs is attributed to King Solomon. He was also known for his wisdom, which he asked God for during his reign. It consists of a collection of proverbs and advice aimed at helping readers lead a fulfilling life marked by wisdom and understanding.

Proverbes 1

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2. What is described as the beginning of wisdom in the book?

A) Fear of God

B) Education

C) Freedom from emotions

D) Prayer

Fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom in the Book of Proverbs. This means approaching God with reverence, respect and humility.

Proverbes 1

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3. What does the book of Proverbs begin with?

A) Ten proverbs of Solomon

B) Ten prayers of Solomon

C) Ten speeches of a father to his son

D) Ten songs from the Book of Psalms

At the beginning of the Book of Proverbs, a father speaks to his son. The speeches aim to help the son develop wisdom and fear of God.

Proverbes 1-9

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4. What does the father warn his son against?

A) Engaging in political activities

B) Consuming unclean meat

C) Traveling to foreign lands

D) Association with bad friends

The father warns his son against several things, one of which is associating with false friends.

Proverbes 1

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5. What else do we find in the early chapters of the book?

A) Four poems

B) Eight stories

C) Seven speeches from God

D) Three songs

In the first 9 chapters of the Book of Proverbs, we also find four poems attributed to Wisdom herself. These poems emphasize how those who rely on wisdom act justly and generously.

Proverbes 1-9

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6. How many proverbs are in the center of the book?

A) 475

B) 275

C) 375

D) 175

In the Book of Proverbs, there are 375 proverbs. These have developed within the history of Israel and include wisdom from the people of Israel.

Proverbes 10-29

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7. What topics do the proverbs cover?

A) The creation of the world

B) Coexistence

C) The significance of sacrifices

D) The history of the people

The proverbs cover a variety of topics related to human coexistence. These include justice, debt, alcohol, generosity, love, poverty, family, forgiveness, friendship and more.

Proverbes 10-29

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8. What is the man Agur striving for, as mentioned in the proverbs?

A) God''s favor

B) Wisdom

C) Wealth

D) Contentment

The man Agur is striving for wisdom. In his quest, he discovers that the holy scriptures show him how to live well and by doing so, he can recognize God''s wisdom.

Proverbes 30

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9. Who was Lemuel?

A) A prophet

B) An Israelite

C) A king

D) A priest

Lemuel, mentioned at the end of the Book of Proverbs, was the king of Massa.

Proverbes 31

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10. From whom did Lemuel receive wisdom?

A) His father

B) His mother

C) From God

D) The holy scripture

Lemuel received wisdom from his mother and passed it on. It takes the form of a poem that speaks of a wise woman.

Proverbes 31

Proverbes

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Ecclesiastes

This quiz covers the book of Ecclesiastes, where the Preacher reflects on the world as presented in the book.

Ecclesiastes

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1. Who was the Preacher?

A) A descendant of Moses

B) A priest in Israel

C) A descendant of David

D) A king

The Preacher, who is the central figure in this book, is a son of David. His exact identity is not revealed in the book.

Ecclesiastes 1

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2. What is the central theme of the Book of Ecclesiastes?

A) The Pursuit of Wealth and Power

B) The Vanity of Earthly Life

C) The Perfection of One''s Character

D) The Importance of Community

The Book of Ecclesiastes primarily deals with the vanity or transience of life and the world. It explores how everything passes quickly and how little permanence earthly life holds.

Ecclesiastes 1

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3. What example does the Preacher use to illustrate transience first?

A) Sin

B) Earthly Injustice

C) Death

D) Time

The Preacher first illustrates the transience of life through the concept of time. Everything people do in life has little lasting impact on the world. He describes how whether we live or not, the sun still sets and the mountains endure.

Ecclesiastes 1

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4. What does the Preacher describe as transient?

A) Friends and family

B) Everything

C) Success and career

D) Wisdom and fear of God

Throughout the book, the Preacher describes everything as transient. Even wisdom and fear of God are ultimately transient.

Ecclesiastes 1-12

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5. What does the Preacher advise people to focus on instead?

A) Love and selflessness

B) Justice

C) Focus on the commandments of the Torah

D) Wisdom and fear of God

The Preacher suggests that wisdom and fear of God provide an advantage in life and make it better overall.

Ecclesiastes 9

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6. What does a life of wisdom and fear of God guarantee?

A) A life without suffering

B) A good life

C) Nothing

D) Experiencing love

The Preacher also regards wisdom and fear of God as transient in the end, as no matter how well practiced, they do not guarantee a good life.

Ecclesiastes 10-11

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7. According to the Preacher, what helps transcend transience?

A) Nothing

B) Wisdom and fear of God

C) Acceptance of transience

D) Focus on the commandments of the Torah

Since nothing helps transcend transience in life, the key to contentment is accepting its transience. Life must be taken as it comes, as all plans are ultimately transient. Then one can find joy in life''s small pleasures.

Ecclesiastes 10-11

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8. According to the Preacher, who will eventually die?

A) The Foolish

B) The Wise

C) The Rich

D) Everyone

The Preacher describes the transience of life in that, in the end, no matter how one lives their life, they will die.

Ecclesiastes 11-12

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9. What does the author of the book compare the words of the Preacher to?

A) An angel

B) A burning bush

C) A signpost

D) A pointed shepherd''s staff

The author compares the words of the Preacher to a pointed shepherd''s staffѳomething that helps guide in the right direction but can also cause harm.

Ecclesiastes 12

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10. What does the author of the book warn against in the end?

A) Overthinking

B) Sinning

C) Underestimating God

D) Relying too much on friends

The author warns against overthinking and reading too many books, which ultimately exhausts people without leading them forward.

Ecclesiastes 12

Ecclesiastes

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Song of Solomon

This quiz covers the Song of Solomon, a book depicting the love between two people.

Song of Salomon

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1. To whom is the Song of Songs attributed in the first verse?

A) God Himself

B) King David

C) King Solomon

D) The Messiah

In the first verse, the Song of Songs is attributed to King Solomon. However, he is likely meant as a symbol of the father of wisdom and not necessarily the author of the book itself.

Song of Salomon 1

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2. What is the Song of Songs described as?

A) The Song that David Played on His Harp

B) God''s Song for His People

C) The Song of the Messiah

D) The Song of Songs

The Song of Songs is described as "The Song of Songs."

Song of Salomon 1

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3. What is the Song of Songs of Love?

A) A simple story

B) A prophetic writing

C) A collection of poems

D) A collection of proverbs

The Song of Songs of Love is a collection of Hebrew poetry.

Song of Salomon 1-8

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4. What is the background of the Song of Songs?

A) A prophetic revelation about the end of the world

B) A poem about the love between a king and a queen

C) A love song between a lover and his beloved

D) A commentary on gender relations in Israel

The Song of Songs is a love song between a lover and his beloved that celebrates the beauty and intensity of love.

Song of Salomon 1-8

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5. What is the metaphorical nickname of the lover in the Song of Songs?

A) The Fisherman

B) The Shepherd

C) The Prophet

D) The King

The lover is often referred to as "the Shepherd" in the Song of Songs, portraying him as one who cares for his beloved with tenderness and passion.

Song of Salomon 1

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6. What do the couple describe at the beginning of the book?

A) That their love is transient

B) Their longing for a sexual connection

C) That they want to get married

D) Their love for each other

The book begins with both the beloved and the lover describing their love for each other in beautiful words.

Song of Salomon 1

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7. What happens next?

A) The beloved talks to another man

B) The lover talks to another woman

C) The beloved searches for her lover

D) The lover searches for his beloved

Throughout the book, as they express their love repeatedly, they search for each other and find one another again and again.

Song of Salomon 3-5

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8. What else is a theme in the Song of Songs of Love?

A) Joy in physical attraction

B) Sexuality before marriage

C) The transience of love

D) God''s love for humanity

The beloved and her lover repeatedly describe each other''s bodies using various metaphors, exploring physical attraction as a theme. While God''s love for humanity is not explicitly mentioned in the Song of Songs, it is often interpreted as such in Jewish tradition.

Song of Salomon 2-7

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9. What metaphor does the Song of Songs use to describe jealousy?

A) A strong wind

B) A glowing fire

C) A wild animal

D) A dangerous illness

The Song of Songs compares jealousy to a glowing fire that burns and spreads.

Song of Salomon 8

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10. What is love described as at the end of the book?

A) Something transient