Which Biblical Mother Are You?

By: Torrance Grey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Biblical Mother Are You?
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About This Quiz

Some of the most famous mothers in the Bible are in the book of Genesis. Of course, this starts with Eve, the mother of all humanity, who also bears the blame for humankind's fall into sin and expulsion from the Garden of Eden (oops). Soon after, we read about the wives of the patriarchs: Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, and Rachel. Three of the four had difficulty conceiving or difficult pregnancies, but this seems to be a Biblical narrative technique that underscores how precious their children were - Isaac, Jacob and Joseph all became giants in the history of the Jewish people. But don't overlook poor Leah, either! Though she was not the daughter of Laban whom Jacob desired to marry, she did marry him, and bore him six sons, who all became founders of tribes of Israel.

In the New Testament, mothers become much rarer, probably because, in early Christianity, celibacy was valued as the best way to devote one's life to God (though the apostle Paul does say, "It is better to marry than to burn.") However, the gospels give us one truly famous mother. Of course, that's Mary, the mother of Jesus. She figures prominently in the opening chapters of the gospels, and appears again at the end, grieving for her son's death on the cross. The virgin mother is so legendary that in Catholicism she is almost a goddess in her own right.

Don't worry - in this quiz, "Mary" is not a result; we don't expect anyone to live up to her example. Instead, we've chosen some diverse Biblical mothers for you to compare yourself to. Curious? Let's get started now!

What kind of cook are you?
I love to get into the kitchen with a good friend.
I'm always in the kitchen and getting tired of it, tbh.
Okay, but one of my kids cooks better than me.
I don't cook anymore; someone else in my household does.

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How late do you usually get to sleep?
Never past 7 a.m.; I get everyone else up.
I can usually sleep until about 8 a.m.
As late as I like.
Until whenever I have to be up for work.

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How much, in your opinion, does your spouse/partner appreciate you?
Baby, I'm the queen!
He relies on my opinions and judgment.
Not nearly enough
He's no longer in my life.

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Do you have close relationships with other female relatives?
Oh, yes. Female friendships are the best.
I'm afraid I don't have close female relatives nearby.
I don't get along too well with my sister(s).
Yes, they look to me for advice and problem-solving.

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What kind of dinner do you most like?
Anything easy to make, because I'm the one making it.
Something intimate with my spouse
Anything I can share with a close friend
One that brings the whole family around the table

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Which kind of flowers do you most like to get on a special occasion?
Something rare, like bird-of-paradise
Daisies
Any kind would delight me.
Red roses

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Which of these is closest to what your kids did for you last Mother's Day?
Homemade breakfast in bed
Dinner out at a grand restaurant
Not all of my kids remembered it.
A phone call

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How many kids do you have, or want?
Kids? I'm on to grandkids!
More than three
Two to three
Just one

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Do your children fight a lot?
Like cats and dogs
Not too often, really
Yes, but I step in and lay down the law.
I only have one child, so the fights are with a friend.

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Which of these is closest to the gift your partner got you on last Mother's Day?
Godiva chocolates
Something last-minute from the drugstore
Something I suspect one of his sisters picked out
A dozen roses

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How's your relationship with your father?
Very close; he's helped me out a good deal.
We call each other now and again.
I made *one* mistake, and he never really got over it.
I get along better with my mother.

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How do you feel about pets?
Sure, I love animals.
No thanks, I've got enough on my plate.
One dog or cat would be fine.
Not anymore. When I was younger, my home was a virtual zoo.

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How do you get away from it all?
Wine and a hot bath
Date night with my spouse
A girls' getaway
I'm always in the thick of things, but I like it.

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What do friends value most about you?
I always say 'thank you' and show appreciation for them.
I've seen it all and give good advice.
I'm a good listener.
I'm a good stylist and 'personal shopper.'

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What would friends call your worst flaw?
Dishonesty
Poor impulse control
Passiveness; letting others take the lead
A tendency toward jealousy

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Is it ever okay for a parent to have a favorite child?
I'll admit it - I do!
Of course not! I love all my children equally.
Not on principle, but one of my kids did something so lousy it's hard to get past.
Secretly, I have a son- or daughter-in-law that I wish was my real kid.

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Which of these comedians do you most enjoy?
Ellen DeGeneres
Tina Fey
Samantha Bee
Vintage/90s Roseanne Barr

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What kind of jewelry do you most like?
Pearls
Diamonds
Gold or silver
Something low-cost but striking, like quartz

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Which of these alcohol drinks appeals to you most?
Wine
Champagne
A gin or vodka cocktail
I don't really drink.

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How would you rate your looks?
Not stellar, but I have one great feature.
I get a lot of compliments.
Average, I'd say.
Honey, in my day, I stopped traffic!

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Is/was sibling rivalry a thing in your life?
No, I was an only child.
Oh, yeah!
Yes, and I feel guilty about usually being the "winner."
No, I love my siblings.

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Which of these would you choose to go on a long walk with?
One of my kids
Myself; I need the time alone.
My spouse or partner
A female friend

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In your heart of hearts, whom do you think loves you the most?
One of my children
My spouse
My dad
My mom

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What kind of home would you most enjoy living in?
A mansion. I could use a little luxury.
A quiet townhouse with a big library
Anywhere cozy and scenic, maybe a beach house
A ranch-style spread, with my kids and grandkids on the property, just not in my house

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How important is your appearance to you?
Very. I care about my looks.
Not very; I'm happy with myself.
I wish I were better-looking, but don't have the time to put into it.
I'm making up for some crow's feet with a big personality!

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Where would you like to go on vacation?
I'd like to go back home and visit relatives.
Paris, just with my partner
Someplace educational for my kids
A staycation suits me fine

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How do you feel about lying?
I virtually never lie. Honesty is best.
I've lied to cover up a serious mistake I made.
Deception is fine if it's for a good reason.
I'm not comfortable with lying, but I've benefited from it at least once.

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Does your spouse/partner play favorites among the kids?
Yes, and it bothers me because he *clearly* favors the wrong kid.
Sort of - he's got kids from another relationship I think he favors over ours.
Yes, but I find it hard to blame him; we've got a really difficult kid.
No, not really

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How do you feel about moving?
It's a real curse.
I'd rather not ... we've got such a big household.
I'd move if it meant my kid(s) would have better opportunities.
I'd happily move to be closer to family.

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Which of these weighs heavily on your conscience?
I went along with something I knew was really wrong.
There's a big mistake in my past I can't live down.
I told a serious lie to my significant other.
I have a pretty clean conscience, actually.

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