About This Quiz
Mary, Martha, Eve and Sarah are women of the Old and New Testaments that most people can readily recall. But do names like Euodias, Orpah, Bithiah and Keturah ring any bells? They will, by the end of this quiz. You'll be required to think really hard for this ID challenge.
A good strategy to succeed at this name game is to first decide whether the female figure might be of the Old or New Testament. Then, try to associate their names with the more prominent biblical figures. You'll get three clues to help you tag a feminine name with a solid biblical description.Â
Watch for facts on Rebekah, Sarah, Rachel and a few other classic belles of the Bible. You'll knock out the easier ID's, for sure! There are figures taken from every part of the good book, so it wouldn't hurt to get help from your Bible buddies and make this quiz a group effort.Â
The women of the Bible seldom get the lauds they deserve on the world stage. But then again, Christian doctrine stresses humility. So perhaps their obscurity is best. But for a brief chunk of your time, let them shine! ID these scripture dames and earn bragging points right now!
At the start of the New Testament gospel of Matthew, Ruth is listed in the lineage of Jesus. Ruth married Boaz and produced Obed, who was the grandfather of David.
Leah appears in the book of Genesis. Laban delayed Jacob from marrying his youngest daughter Rachel, and he tricked Jacob into marrying the oldest daughter Leah. Jacob ended up with both wives.
In the book of Esther in the Old Testament, Vashti did not heed the commands of the king of Persia, King Ahasuerus, which vexed him. Esther was an orphan and is described as "fair and beautiful." The king ultimately took Esther into his house.
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According to the book of Genesis, Abraham's wife, Sarah, was barren and believed she was not able to help fulfill God's promise to Abraham that he would father many nations. Sarah encouraged Abraham to conceive with her handmaid, Hagar, who then produced Ishmael as a result of her union with Abraham.
According to the book of Judges, the lords of the Philistines sought to prevail against Samson, who was of great strength. They enticed Delilah to discover the secret to Samson's strength, which was his hair.
In the book of Acts, Tabitha became sick and died. She was placed in an upper chamber where Peter commanded her to arise, and she did.
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Rachel's older sister, Leah, bore Jacob many children, while Rachel suffered infertility. Initially, Rachel had offered her maid Bilhah to Jacob so that she would conceive with him on Rachel's behalf.
Naomi faced great misfortune in the land of Moab, where she moved with her family from Judea where there was a famine. Her husband, Elimelech, as well as her two sons, died while in Moab.
Miriam was with her brothers. Moses and Aaron. when God delivered the Children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. According to the 15th chapter of Exodus, Miriam celebrated the victory through song: "Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea."
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The 16th chapter of the book of Mark explains how Jesus had cast seven demons out of Mary Magdalene. The other three gospels of the New Testament do not reveal this information about Mary Magdalene.
In the New Testament, Priscilla and her husband, Aquila, are always mentioned as a couple. The two were tentmakers by profession, according to the book of Acts.
The New Testament books of Luke and John reference Martha as Mary Magdalene's sister. Jesus informed Martha that her brother, Lazarus, would rise again, after she had informed Jesus of Lazarus' death.
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The first chapter of the book of Luke describes how Elisabeth had been barren. An angel of the Lord visited her husband, Zechariah, or Zacharias, to inform him that Elisabeth would become pregnant with John.
Jochebed was Moses's birth mother who released baby Moses into the Nile River on a small ark in order to hide him. Bithiah was Pharaoh's daughter who discovered baby Moses and then raised him as her own son.
According to the book of Genesis, Esau's wives, Judith and Bashemath, were "a grief of mind unto Isaac and to Rebekah," the parents of Esau. Esau took Judith when he was 40 years old.
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In the second book of Timothy, Paul asserts that Timothy's faith was due, in part, to his grandmother Lois' unfeigned faith. Timothy's grandmother is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible.
The book of Genesis details Rebekah's miraculous conception. Her twin sons, Esau and Jacob, struggled within her womb because they represented two nations and "two manner of people," according to the Lord.
The book of first Samuel describes how King Saul knew that the Lord was with David, but he eventually grew to fear David and became his enemy. Michal was Saul's youngest daughter who saved David from her father's messengers, who sought to kill David.
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Mary was mother of Jesus. In the gospel of Luke, it states that Mary was highly favored by God, blessed among women and chosen to bring forth the "Son of the Highest."
In the 25th chapter of the book of Genesis, Abraham married Keturah after his wife, Sarah, died. Abraham and Keturah brought forth six sons. The Bible suggests that Keturah had been one of Abraham's concubines.
Some Christian denominations refer to her as "Lydia of Thyatira." The book of Acts describes her as a "seller of purple" and devout woman of faith.
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Chilion was Orpah's husband who died in Moab. Orpah's mother-in-law, Naomi, persuaded Orpah to dwell in Moab while she and Ruth made Judea their new home.
According to the book of first Samuel, Peninnah was able to have children, while her co-wife, Hannah, was not, but Elkanah still loved Hannah. Peninnah's mockery of Hannah's barrenness brought discord to Elkanah's home.
Jezebel was a princess who married King Ahab. She persuaded her husband to worship deities and to cease worshiping the God of Israel.
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God made Eve from Adam's rib. She is described as Adam's wife in the book of Genesis.
In his epistle to the Philippians, Paul beseeches Euodias and Syntyche to be "of the same mind in the Lord." Thereafter, in the same letter, Paul warns that "the Lord is at hand," and he stresses moderation.
The book of Genesis states that God spoke directly to Abraham and told him that Sarah would bear him a son. However, an incredulous Sarah did not believe this prophesy because she was barren at the time and advanced in age.
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The eighth chapter of the book of Luke bears witness to those who followed Jesus and assisted him during his ministry. Susanna is mentioned as well as other women of faith.
Phebe, or Phoebe, was a woman of great faith whom Paul calls a "servant of the church." In his epistle to the Romans, Paul intimates that Phebe was a source of relief for him and others in the church.
In the book of Job, Jemima and her sisters are described as the most beautiful women in "all the land." Job had seven sons and three daughters.
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In the book of Genesis, Dinah's brothers, Levi and Simeon, avenged Dinah's violation by killing Shechem, as well as his father and "all the males" in their city. This story in Genesis is commonly referred to as the Rape of Dinah.
The Gospel of Luke states that Anna was a prophetess. She is said to have "served God with fastings and prayers night and day."
The book of Genesis states that Asenath gave birth to two sons. The sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, would later become spiritual fathers of Israelite tribes of the same names.
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The second book of Samuel recounts how David observed Bathsheba bathing and inquired about her when she was still married. She later became David's wife and gave birth to David's son, Solomon.
The book of Judges tells the heroic tale of Jael's murderous deed. She was instrumental in keeping the troops of Jabin the king from advancing upon the Children of Israel.