Which Biblical Man Will You Marry?

By: Steven Miller

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The Old and New Testaments are filled with exceptional men who have answered God's calling and followed their own, unique path. In this quiz, we're going to match you up with the biblical personality that seems most likely to lead you to happily ever after.

Perhaps you're someone who has a dark past, and you consider yourself to be born again in many ways. If you have had an intense experience that helped you to see the light, it's starting to sound like Paul (formerly Saul) might just be the man for you. If you are zealous in your faith and doing missionary work sounds highly appealing to you, then it is even more probable that he's going to be your match.

If you're more drawn to a humble and reluctant leader who has some pretty phenomenal abilities, thanks to his close connection to God, Moses seems like a great fit for what you're looking for. If we tell you that your guy can be a bit moody, but that he has regular mystical experiences that guide his path, it's pretty clear that we're narrowing in on the biblical hero for you.

Your result is beginning to take form in that burning bush over there. Let's see what it has to say.

How would you feel if you found out your significant other had a dark past?

I would be fascinated.

That would be a deal-breaker for me.
I'd probably be a little bit concerned.

I'm always ready to forgive and forget.

How fervent of a believer do you want to be with?

I'd actually prefer to be with someone who was more skeptical.

I want someone who has a deep and loving relationship with the divine.
I want to be with someone who has rock-solid faith but doesn't make a big deal about it.

I want to be with a very zealous believer.

Would you like to go and do some missionary work with your husband?

No, I'd rather stay pretty close to home.

No, I'm not drawn to missionary work at all.
Yes, let's travel the world spreading the good news.

I think it's enough to support those people we already know on the spiritual path.

Would you rather that he was a great writer or a gifted speaker?

I would rather he could write from his heart.

I would really like someone who was great at both.
Neither of those qualities is high on my priority list.

I want someone who can communicate verbally.

Do you enjoy riding horses?

I've done it before. It was okay.

I had a bad experience with a horse.
I've never been on a horse in my life.

Yes, I love to ride horses.

How important is compromise to you in a relationship?

There are some things you can't compromise on, but they are few and far between.

I'm not really a fan of compromising.
Compromise is an absolute must for a healthy relationship.

It's definitely helpful. You've got to give a little.

Of the following, which book of the Bible has had the greatest impact on you?

Corinthians.

Job.
Psalms.

Exodus.

Would you be more attracted to a leader or a follower?

I want a leader who is a follower if that makes sense.

I want a leader, but he would have to be very wise too.
I'd rather be with someone who was more of a follower.

I want someone who is going his own way.

Would you be more or less likely to date someone who openly admitted to having had a mystical experience?

I'm not sure. I'd definitely be fascinated to know more.

I'd be a lot less likely to date someone like that.
It would have no effect on the likelihood of me dating them.

I'd be way more likely to date someone who admitted to having a mystical experience.

How well do you follow the Ten Commandments?

I used to be pretty bad about following them, but I'm on the straight and narrow now.

There's one or two that I'm not the greatest at following.
I follow them like the spiritual laws that they are.

I follow them, but I don't consider it a sacrifice to do so.

Which of the ancient elements is most appealing to you?

Air.

Earth.
Water.

Fire.

How would you feel about being with someone who was moody?

That doesn't really bother me.

They'd have to be pretty amazing to put up with that.
I could put up with a little of that, but not very much.

I'm not interested in that at all.

Would you rather be married to an optimist or a pessimist?

I suppose I'd want to be with someone who was somewhere in the middle.

I need to be married to someone who is eternally optimistic.
I'm drawn to the man who is hopeful, but grounded in reality.

I'm more drawn to pessimists, for some reason.

Of the following, which biblical place would you most want to visit?

Egypt.

Israel.
Uz.

Turkey.

Would you rather be with a king or someone who is a lot more reluctant to lead?

I just want a regular guy.

I'd definitely rather be with the king.
I don't want a king, but I do want someone who is passionate about a cause.

I want to be with someone who is a reluctant leader.

How attractive is wisdom to you?

I suppose it wouldn't hurt.

That's totally appealing to me.
It would be alright, I guess.

That's not a top draw for me.

Is it important that your man stays in good shape?

I definitely want someone with a statuesque body.

That's not something I care about.
He can't be a total slob, but a few extra pounds is okay.

I definitely want someone who stays highly active.

Do you think your man could be "God's Favorite"?

He may not be "God's Favorite", but he'd be up there, for sure.

No, I'm not looking to marry a saint.
I do want to be with a man that God adores.

Yeah, but I know that this distinction can come with some pretty intense suffering.

Are you attracted to musicians?

No, I'd rather not be with a musician.

I definitely want to be with someone who appreciates music.
I go weak in the knees for a great musician.

That might be an attractive feature, but it really depends on the entire package.

Are you more of an Old Testament or New Testament kind of person?

I'm all about the Old Testament. Bring back the fire and brimstone.

I suppose I'm more of a progressive thinker.
I'm equally committed to both.

I'm totally New Testament. It's the ultimate love story.

Which of the following apostles of Jesus do you relate to the most?

James.

John.
Thomas.

Peter.

Would you tend to steer clear of a person who seemed to have calamity following them around?

I wouldn't steer clear, but I'd keep some distance.

That does seem like a clear sign that something is off.
That's probably the holiest person around.

No, I'd likely want to try and help them.

How important is the characteristic of loyalty to you in a partner?

Loyalty has to be earned, so I wouldn't expect it right away.

That's an absolute must for me.
It's definitely a top priority for me in a relationship.

I'd rather be with someone who was more of a free spirit.

How do you generally deal with difficult times?

I'll complain about it at first, but I'll find a way to get through it.

I'll get knocked down, but I'll get up again.
I usually find the silver lining.

I just keep moving along. I consider it a chance to practice my faith.

Do you frequently feel like God is testing your limits?

I've definitely been through a "dark night of the soul."

That's the story of my life.
No, I feel like God is leading me towards my true calling in life.

There are definitely moments where I feel that way, and others where I feel God's support.

How patient does your man need to be?

As long as he's working on becoming more patient, I'm okay with that.

He definitely needs to have the wisdom to know when to wait for the right moment.
He needs to be a rock of patience.

I'd rather be with someone who was a bit impatient for change to take place.

Would your husband need to be someone with great courage?

I'd rather he was just a humble servant of God.

Yes, but he would also need to be smart enough to avoid conflict most of the time.
Yes, but not in a traditional, combative sense.

I'd appreciate a man who had plenty of fear and doubt, but answered his calling anyway.

Which holy day fits your personality the best?

Easter.

Palm Sunday.
Passover.

Good Friday.

How big of a wedding would you have?

It would be attended by the whole kingdom.

It would be very small and simple.
The whole village is likely to turn out for the wedding.

It would just be a gathering of close friends and family.

How important is a good sense of humor to you?

It wouldn't be a turn-off, but he doesn't have to be a comedian or anything.

I think that's overrated.
It helps a lot, that's for sure.

That's absolutely vital.

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