The Book of Genesis — Hard Bible Trivia Flashcards

#1

In Genesis 36, what was the name of Esau's first wife, a Hittite woman mentioned alongside his marriage to her?

📖 Genesis 26:34

#2

According to Genesis 4:17, what city did Enoch build, and who was his father?

📖 Genesis 4:17

#3

In Genesis 11:3-4, what materials did the people use to build the Tower of Babel, and what was their stated purpose for building it?

📖 Genesis 11:3-4

#4

How many times did God appear to Abram in Genesis 12-25 according to the text, and in which chapter did God first change his name?

📖 Genesis 17:5

#5

What was the name of Hagar's son, and where did the angel of the Lord find her when she fled from Sarah?

📖 Genesis 16:7,11

#6

In Genesis 25:21-26, what physical characteristic distinguished Esau at birth, and how did Jacob obtain Esau's birthright?

📖 Genesis 25:25,29-34

#7

According to Genesis 29-30, how many sons did Jacob have with Leah and Rachel respectively, and what was the birth order of their firstborn sons?

📖 Genesis 29:32-35,30:1-24

#8

In Genesis 37, what did Joseph's brothers do with him after they stripped him of his coat of many colors, and what lie did they tell their father Jacob?

📖 Genesis 37:25-33

#2

Enoch built Enoch; his father was Cain

Cain's son Enoch built a city and named it after himself in Genesis 4:17, establishing the first recorded city construction in Scripture.

Genesis 4:17

#1

Judith

Judith was a Hittite woman and one of Esau's wives mentioned in Genesis 26:34, establishing his lineage of Edomites documented in Genesis 36.

Genesis 26:34

#4

Five times; God changed his name in Genesis 17

God appeared to Abram in Genesis 12:7, 13:14, 15:1, 17:1, and 18:1 (five times), and changed his name to Abraham in Genesis 17:5 when establishing the covenant of circumcision.

Genesis 17:5

#3

Brick and tar; to reach heaven and make a name for themselves

Genesis 11:3-4 explicitly states they used brick and tar (bitumen), and their purpose was to make a name for themselves and reach heaven out of fear of being scattered.

Genesis 11:3-4

#6

Esau was hairy; Jacob bought it with bread and stew

Genesis 25:25 describes Esau as red and covered with hair like a hairy garment. Later, Esau knowingly sold his birthright to Jacob in exchange for bread and lentil stew.

Genesis 25:25,29-34

#5

Ishmael; by a spring in the desert on the road to Shur

Genesis 16:11-13 identifies Hagar's son as Ishmael, and Genesis 16:7 specifies the angel found her by a spring in the desert on the road to Shur when she fled from Sarah.

Genesis 16:7,11

#8

They sold him to Ishmaelites; they said he was killed by a wild animal

Genesis 37:25-28 describes how Joseph's brothers sold him to Ishmaelite traders, and Genesis 37:31-33 reveals they brought Jacob his coat dipped in animal blood, claiming a wild animal had killed him.

Genesis 37:25-33

#7

Leah: 6; Rachel: 2; Reuben (Leah's) then Joseph (Rachel's)

Genesis 29:32-35 and 30:1-24 document that Leah bore Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun (6 sons), while Rachel bore Joseph and Benjamin (2 sons), with Reuben as Jacob's firstborn.

Genesis 29:32-35,30:1-24

#9

What was the name of Potiphar's wife who falsely accused Joseph in Genesis 39, and according to the text, what specific lie did she tell about Joseph?

📖 Genesis 39:14-15

#10

According to Genesis 46:27, how many people from Jacob's household came to Egypt, and how did Jacob's faith manifest when he worshipped at the head of his bed in Genesis 47:31?

📖 Genesis 46:27,47:31

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#10

70 people; he worshipped as he leaned on his staff

Genesis 46:27 specifies that 70 people from Jacob's household came to Egypt, and Genesis 47:31 records that Jacob worshipped 'at the head of his bed' while leaning on his staff, demonstrating faith even in old age.

Genesis 46:27,47:31

#9

The text does not provide her name; she said Joseph tried to lie with her

Genesis 39 does not name Potiphar's wife, only identifying her as 'his wife.' In Genesis 39:14-15, she falsely accused Joseph of attempting to sleep with her, claiming he 'came unto me' and tried to lie with her.

Genesis 39:14-15

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