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Tough Religion Trivia: Colors in the Bible | 10 Questions

Amid the rich and poetic language of the Bible, color plays an important part. See how familiar you are with the colors used in the Bible. The New American Standard translation was used.

A multiple-choice quiz by Marshame. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Marshame

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,627

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Virtuous Woman is described in Proverbs 31. It says, "All her household are clothed with ________." What is the missing color? Hint

Chartreuse

Purple

Scarlet

White

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the first color mentioned in the Bible? Hint

Blue

Black

White

Green

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Question 3 of 10

3. When Jesus took Peter, James and John with him up to the mountain to pray at the event known as the Transfiguration, his appearance changed. What color did his clothing become? Hint

Sparkling silver

Shimmering gold

Gleaming white

Radiant purple

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Question 4 of 10

4. In John's vision described in the book of Revelation, what color is the throne of the judgment seat? Hint

Iridescent

White

Gold

Silver

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Question 5 of 10

5. This woman was a seller of purple. She is considered to be Paul's first European convert. Who is she? Hint

Priscilla

Dorcas

Bernice

Lydia

6. All of the following Biblical characters are described as red or "ruddy" except for one. "Ruddy" means a reddish color, particularly a complexion. Which one is not described as red or "ruddy"? Hint

Peter

Solomon

Esau

David

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times is the word "pink" used in the Bible (New American Standard Version)? Hint

Nineteen

One

None

Twelve

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Question 8 of 10

8. As Job details his woes to his friends in Chapter 30, how does he describe his skin? Hint

"My skin is fevered red"

"My skin turns black on me"

"My skin is white as ash"

"My skin is black and blue"

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Question 9 of 10

9. The prophet Jeremiah, in Chapter 10, ridicules those who make idols and worship them. With what colors does he say these misguided workmen clothe the idols? Hint

Violet and purple

Red and black

White

Chartreuse

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the last color mentioned in the Bible? Hint

Scarlet

White

Gold

Green

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Virtuous Woman is described in Proverbs 31. It says, "All her household are clothed with ________." What is the missing color?

Answer: Scarlet

"She is not afraid of the snow for her household, for all her household are clothed with scarlet." Proverbs 31:21

2. What is the first color mentioned in the Bible?

Answer: Green

"'And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the sky and to every thing that moves on the earth which has life, I have given every green plant for food'; and it was so." Genesis 1:30

3. When Jesus took Peter, James and John with him up to the mountain to pray at the event known as the Transfiguration, his appearance changed. What color did his clothing become?

Answer: Gleaming white

"And while he was praying, the appearance of his face became different and his clothing became white and gleaming." Luke 9:29

4. In John's vision described in the book of Revelation, what color is the throne of the judgment seat?

Answer: White

"And I saw a great white throne and Him who sat upon it, from whose presence earth and heaven had fled away, and no place was found for them." Revelation 20:11

5. This woman was a seller of purple. She is considered to be Paul's first European convert. Who is she?

Answer: Lydia

"And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul." Acts 16:14

Priscilla was the wife of Aquila. They were tentmakers and Paul stayed with them in Corinth. Bernice was the consort to King Agrippa, who heard Paul's defense.

Dorcas, also called Tabitha, was a disciple who fell ill and died. Paul raised her from the dead.

6. All of the following Biblical characters are described as red or "ruddy" except for one. "Ruddy" means a reddish color, particularly a complexion. Which one is not described as red or "ruddy"?

Answer: Peter

On the birth of Esau, the Bible reports, "Now the first [twin] came forth red, all over like a hairy garment; and they named him Esau." Genesis 25:25

In Song of Solomon, the Bride says, "My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand." Song of Solomon 5:10

And David is described as follows: "Now he was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance." I Samuel 16:12

There is no physical description of Peter given in the Bible which hints at his complexion.

7. How many times is the word "pink" used in the Bible (New American Standard Version)?

Answer: None

Out of six of the most popular Bible translations, none contains the word "pink". One translation, known as the International Reader's Version, uses it four times to describe leprosy sores in Leviticus 13. The other translations use "whitish red" in those passages. Since the authoritative source for this quiz is the New American Standard Version, the correct answer is None.

8. As Job details his woes to his friends in Chapter 30, how does he describe his skin?

Answer: "My skin turns black on me"

"I have become a brother to jackals, and a companion to ostriches. My skin turns black on me, and my bones burn with fever." Job 30:29-30

9. The prophet Jeremiah, in Chapter 10, ridicules those who make idols and worship them. With what colors does he say these misguided workmen clothe the idols?

Answer: Violet and purple

Jeremiah 10:8-9 says, "But they are altogether stupid and foolish in their discipline of delusion - their idol is wood! Beaten silver is brought from Tarshish, and gold from Uphaz. The work of a craftsman and of the hands of a goldsmith; violet and purple are their clothing; they are the work of skilled men."

10. What is the last color mentioned in the Bible?

Answer: Gold

"And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass." Revelation 21:21

Source: Author Marshame

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