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Work in the Bible Trivia Quiz

Though people often complain about having to work too much, the Bible emphasizes the importance of hard work. All quotes are taken from the New International Version (NIV).

A multiple-choice quiz by ms_e. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ms_e

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,805

Updated
Feb 01 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1300

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which man was condemned to "work the ground from which he had been taken"? Hint

Cain

Adam

Abraham

Noah

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which man agreed to work for seven years so that he could marry the woman he loved? Hint

Seth

Jeremiah

Job

Jacob

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which group was called by God to work at the Tent of Meeting? Hint

the Benjamites

the Canaanites

the Levites

the Moabites

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which woman worked in the fields collecting grain to feed herself and her mother-in-law? Hint

Sarah

Hannah

Ruth

Rachel

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nehemiah 4:16-18 describes a group of people who worked. While they carried building materials in one hand, what did they carry in the other hand? Hint

a trumpet

tools

food

a weapon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which man "worked for the good of his people" under the rule of King Xerxes? Hint

Mordecai

Joseph

Daniel

David

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Question 7 of 10

7. While "hard work brings a profit," what leads to poverty according to Proverbs 14:23? Hint

laziness

pride

stubbornness

talk

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Question 8 of 10

8. According to Acts 15:38, which man deserted his work in Pamphylia? Hint

John Mark

Barnabas

Paul

Peter

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the New International Version of 1 Thessalonians, Paul implores people to work with their ______. Hint

friends

hands

enemies

minds

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Question 10 of 10

10. Paul provided this rule for the Thessalonians: "If a man will not work, he shall not _____." (New International Version) Hint

live

survive

prosper

eat

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which man was condemned to "work the ground from which he had been taken"?

Answer: Adam

After he had eaten from the tree of knowledge, God punished Adam by requiring him to work for his food. (Genesis 3:22-24)

2. Which man agreed to work for seven years so that he could marry the woman he loved?

Answer: Jacob

Ultimately, Jacob had to work fourteen years for Rachel because, after the first seven years, Laban required Jacob to marry the older sister, Leah. (Genesis 29)

3. Which group was called by God to work at the Tent of Meeting?

Answer: the Levites

The Levites were set apart from the other Israelite tribes to work at the Tent of Meeting. In exchange for this work, the Levites were taken care of by the other tribes. (Numbers 8:15 and many other references in the Old Testament)

4. Which woman worked in the fields collecting grain to feed herself and her mother-in-law?

Answer: Ruth

Ruth's work in the field did not just provide food; her work ultimately led to a new marriage. (Ruth 2)

5. Nehemiah 4:16-18 describes a group of people who worked. While they carried building materials in one hand, what did they carry in the other hand?

Answer: a weapon

As the people were working to build the wall, they also had to be prepared to defend themselves by carrying a weapon and having a sword handy. Regardless of the danger, they continued working! (Nehemiah 4:16-18)

6. Which man "worked for the good of his people" under the rule of King Xerxes?

Answer: Mordecai

Mordecai was respected by the Jews because he cared for them. His concern was shown by the work he did for them. (Esther 10:3)

7. While "hard work brings a profit," what leads to poverty according to Proverbs 14:23?

Answer: talk

Merely talking gets you nowhere! "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty."

8. According to Acts 15:38, which man deserted his work in Pamphylia?

Answer: John Mark

As they prepared to revisit several cities, Paul and Barnabas disagreed and ultimately parted ways. Because John Mark had previously abandoned their work, Paul did not think it wise to take John Mark with them. (Acts 15:36-39)

9. In the New International Version of 1 Thessalonians, Paul implores people to work with their ______.

Answer: hands

In 1 Thessalonians 4:10-12, Paul encourages the Thessalonians to work with their hands in order to "win the respect of outsiders" and in order to "not be dependent on anybody." (NIV)

10. Paul provided this rule for the Thessalonians: "If a man will not work, he shall not _____." (New International Version)

Answer: eat

2 Thessalonians 3:10 -- This is a work ethic that's been around for a long time! Paul says that the Thessalonians should follow his example: "We were not idle when we were with you, nor did we eat anyone's food without paying for it." (2 Thessalonians 3:7-8)

Source: Author ms_e

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