Plants of The Bible Trivia Quiz

Answer: Pomegranate

When Moses is being told by God about the robes of the High Priest in Exodus 28, he is instructed to "Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them. The gold bells and the pomegranates are to alternate around the hem of the robe."

The pomegranates are a symbol of promise. They were one of the fruits brought back by the spies from their scouting of the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:23). They represented the promised land, and the fact that the fruit was full of seeds can reference the abundance that awaited in that land.

Answer: Palm

The verse states, "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon."

The palm tree described was likely a date palm, which was commonly grown in the Middle East. They are very resilient and can bend in a storm without breaking. This aspect reflects the ability of the righteous to endure life's hardships. The tree also bears a great deal of fruit over its life. This reflects the need for the righteous to bear spiritual fruit, such as love, joy, and patience.

Answer: False

As Jesus was leaving Bethany, he was hungry. Then, "Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs." Jesus then cursed the fig tree.

The fig tree's deceptive promise of fruit serves as a metaphor for the Temple, which, despite its religious activity, had become a "den of robbers" and no longer bore the fruit of true worship and righteousness. The action of Jesus could also be seen as a prophecy of the upcoming judgment of the temple.

Answer: Juniper

Isaiah 55 is a call to all people to freely receive God's abundant mercy and spiritual satisfaction by listening to Him, turning from their own ways, and seeking Him. He says by listening to His word, the people will be joyful and, in Isaiah 55:13, "Instead of the thornbush will grow the juniper, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow".

This is a metaphor meaning that God will replace painful, useless things with beauty and life. People can be transformed from a state of sin and hardship to that of peace and happiness. Some interpretations see the thorn and brier as representing wicked or cursed individuals, and the juniper and myrtle as representing the righteous who are transformed by God's grace.

Answer: Almond

In Ecclesiastes 12, the reader is urged to remember their Creator while they are young. The chapter poetically describes the process of aging. In verse 5, it is said that "when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred" is the time that people pass away.

The almond tree is one of the first trees to bloom in spring and when it does, it is covered with white blossoms. This symbolizes the "graying" of a person's hair as they become older in life.

Answer: Grapevine

In John 15:5, Jesus says "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."

Like the vine in the metaphor, Jesus is being described as a genuine, life-giving source. His disciples and believers are the branches, dependent on the vine for their life and ability to bear (spiritual) fruit. And just as a branch broken from a vine cannot produce grapes, according to this poassage a person who is not a believer in Jesus can produce nothing of spiritual value.

Answer: Flowers

In Matthew 6, Jesus is speaking to people and stressing to them not to worry about material things like food or clothes. In verses 28-29, he says, "See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these."

Jesus is pointing out that if God can "dress" these flowers in such beauty, he will more than care for His believers. He encourages followers to have faith in God's provision, trust in His care, and shift their focus from earthly anxiety to spiritual priorities.

Answer: True

In Genesis 8, Noah had sent out a dove from the ark to determine the condition of the flood. In verse 11, "When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth."

In a literal sense, the olive leaf indicated that the water had gone down enough for the dove to find a tree from which to get a leaf. In a figurative sense, it represented the fact that life was returning to the earth, and that God's promise of a new beginning for humanity was being fulfilled.

Answer: Frankincense

In Exodus 30:34-35, God tells Moses how to make an incense that would be burned on the altar in the Tent of Meeting as a holy offering to the Lord. He instructs, "Take fragrant spices - gum resin, onycha and galbanum - and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred."

The smoke from the sacred incense, which included frankincense, symbolized the prayers of the Israelites rising to heaven. The description of using "pure" frankincense underlines the concept of the purity of God. The scent of that resin is also tied to tranquility, further emphasizing the peace a believer finds with God.

Answer: Flax

King Lemuel is a biblical king mentioned in Proverbs 31, where his mother instructs him on wisdom, justice, and temperance. She also talks to him about the characteristics of a noble wife. In verse 13, she says that the noble wife "selects wool and flax and works with eager hands".

Flax was a primary material for making linen. By using her own hands she is making her own textiles, rather than outsourcing the work. This demonstrates a proactive approach to managing her household. Flax itself is often associated with purity, righteousness, and holiness in the Bible, partly because it was used for priestly garments.