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The King James Bible Trivia Quiz

A version of the Bible appeared in the 17th century which is still widely read today. How much do you know about it? Try these multiple choice questions using English spelling. All quotes taken from The King James Bible.

A multiple-choice quiz by Hinds-feet. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Hinds-feet

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
297,705

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. English translations of the Bible were in existence before the advent of the King James Bible. On which Bible is the King James version mostly based? Hint

The Douay Bible

The Great Bible

The Bishop's Bible

The Geneva Bible

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what year was the King James version of the Bible first published? Hint

1666

1610

1611

1642

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many scholars were involved with the work of translation for the King James Bible? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Greek texts were used for the New Testament translation of the King James Bible?
Hint

Codex Sinaiticus

Textus Receptus

Codex Alexandrinus

Codice Anthropos

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Question 5 of 10

5. The epistle dedicatory of the King James version of the Bible praises the King's predecessor Queen Elizabeth. It refers to her as being what?
Hint

The English Deborah

England's maternal star

Defender of the faith

That bright occidental star

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Question 6 of 10

6. The idea for a new translation of the Bible was put to King James in 1604. What was the reason given for this? Hint

Previous versions were considered to contain omissions and inaccuracies.

The language used in previous versions was out of date and difficult to understand.

Previous versions lacked beauty of language.

It was suggested that the King should have a Bible named after him.

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Question 7 of 10

7. We know it as the King James Version of the Bible, but when was it first referred to as such in print? Hint

1642

1610

1884

1611

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Question 8 of 10

8. Let's consider archaic words. The word "asswaged" appears in the Kings James version of the Bible. What does "asswage" mean?
Hint

To abate or subside

Sewage in the street

Low earnings

Paid in donkeys

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Question 9 of 10

9. More archaic words and phrases in the King James Bible: in Paul's epistle to the Romans, he says that he "was let hitherto". What does he mean by this? Hint

He couldn't be bothered

He was drunk at the time

He was speedily delivered

He was hindered

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Question 10 of 10

10. One more archaic word: in the King James Bible, the word potsherd is used to describe what? Hint

A broken piece of earthenware vessel

A chamber pot

Shooting at a shepherd

A potting shed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. English translations of the Bible were in existence before the advent of the King James Bible. On which Bible is the King James version mostly based?

Answer: The Bishop's Bible

The King James version was based on the Bishop's Bible which appeared in 1568. The King wanted to emphasise the status of ordained clergy within the new translation. The Bishop's Bible was popular among the clergy, but not the common people.

2. In what year was the King James version of the Bible first published?

Answer: 1611

Work began on the translation in 1604. It was first published in 1611.

3. How many scholars were involved with the work of translation for the King James Bible?

Answer: 47

The correct answer is 47, although it was intended there should be 54.

4. Which Greek texts were used for the New Testament translation of the King James Bible?

Answer: Textus Receptus

Textus Receptus is the name given to the body of printed Greek texts of the New Testament which were used for translations by Luther, Tyndale, and later the Scholars appointed by King James.

5. The epistle dedicatory of the King James version of the Bible praises the King's predecessor Queen Elizabeth. It refers to her as being what?

Answer: That bright occidental star

In the opening paragraph of the epistle dedicatory to King James, the late Queen Elizabeth is referred to as "that bright occidental star".

6. The idea for a new translation of the Bible was put to King James in 1604. What was the reason given for this?

Answer: Previous versions were considered to contain omissions and inaccuracies.

The King was persuaded that a new translation of the Bible was necessary at a conference held at Hampton court in 1604.

7. We know it as the King James Version of the Bible, but when was it first referred to as such in print?

Answer: 1884

I have yet to find out why, but the first time the King James Bible was referred to as such in print was 1884.

8. Let's consider archaic words. The word "asswaged" appears in the Kings James version of the Bible. What does "asswage" mean?

Answer: To abate or subside

Genesis 8:1 reads "And God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the ark: and God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters asswaged."

9. More archaic words and phrases in the King James Bible: in Paul's epistle to the Romans, he says that he "was let hitherto". What does he mean by this?

Answer: He was hindered

"Let" means to prevent, hinder, impede.

Romans 1:13 reads "Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto)."

10. One more archaic word: in the King James Bible, the word potsherd is used to describe what?

Answer: A broken piece of earthenware vessel

Psalm 22:15 -- "My strength is dried up like a potsherd."

Job 2:8 -- "And he took him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down among the ashes."

Source: Author Hinds-feet

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