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Red-Letter Edition Trivia Quiz

I've always loved the color red with all its vivid emotional overtones. I thought it would be interesting to explore the use of red in the Bible. All references are from the King James Version.

A multiple-choice quiz by julieanne123. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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julieanne123

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. At the time of his birth, this baby was red and extremely hairy. Hint

Reuben

Moses

Esau

John the Baptist

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Question 2 of 10

2. According to Exodus 14:26, what was Moses commanded to stretch over the Red Sea once the sea was already parted? Hint

his hand

his staff

the tablets containing the Ten Commandments

his prayer shawl

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Question 3 of 10

3. The rider of the red horse mentioned in Revelation 6:4 is given a weapon. What is it? Hint

a whip

a sword

a spear

a bow

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Question 4 of 10

4. The tent over the Tabernacle was covered with red-dyed skins of what animal? Hint

the camel

the ox

the badger

the ram

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Isaiah 1:18 (KJV), the Lord says that "though your sins be as _____, they shall be white as snow." Hint

burgundy

crimson

scarlet

blood

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which young man, who later became king of Israel, was said to be ruddy and good-looking? Hint

Absalom

David

Reheboam

Josiah

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Question 7 of 10

7. Proverbs 23:31 (KJV) cautions, "Look not thou upon the _____ when it is red." Hint

sun

wine

blood

anger of man

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Question 8 of 10

8. In Matthew 16, Jesus said that a red evening sky indicates what? Hint

fair weather

foul weather

harsh winters

drought

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Question 9 of 10

9. What did Rahab, the harlot who sheltered Joshua's spies, bind in her window to indicate which house was hers when the Israelites came to destroy Jericho? Hint

a scarlet headcloth

a scarlet line

a scarlet curtain

a scarlet sandal

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the King James Version, the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31 is said to be worth more than what precious substance? Hint

garnets

carbuncle

coral

rubies

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the time of his birth, this baby was red and extremely hairy.

Answer: Esau

Genesis 25:25 gives us this information about Esau's appearance at his birth. Esau and his twin brother, Jacob, were born to Isaac when he was sixty years old. Jacob later covered himself in goat skins to trick his blind, aged father into thinking that he was Esau, the hairy firstborn. This was how Jacob received the birthright.

2. According to Exodus 14:26, what was Moses commanded to stretch over the Red Sea once the sea was already parted?

Answer: his hand

Bible scholars, historians, and archeologists have long argued over the validity and geographic location of this amazing story. Some of the most interesting work I have read on the subject is Lennart Moller's "The Exodus Case". The author suggests an underwater land bridge at the Nuweiba peninsula in the Red Sea's Gulf of Aqaba as a likely setting for the crossing. Chariot remains and human bones dating to Egypt's 18th Dynasty (1550--1292 B.C) have been found in this area.

3. The rider of the red horse mentioned in Revelation 6:4 is given a weapon. What is it?

Answer: a sword

This verse tell us that the rider of the red horse was given power "to take peace from the earth." Revelation 6 also describes three other horsemen. The rider of the white horse has a bow, and the rider of the black horse has a pair of balances. The rider of the pale horse is named Death; we are not told if he is carrying a weapon.

4. The tent over the Tabernacle was covered with red-dyed skins of what animal?

Answer: the ram

The Tabernacle was a portable sanctuary that contained the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy of Holies. The word "tabernacle" comes from the Latin word for tent; in Hebrew, the Tabernacle was know as the "Mishkan".

5. In Isaiah 1:18 (KJV), the Lord says that "though your sins be as _____, they shall be white as snow."

Answer: scarlet

The rest of the verse goes on to say "though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool."

6. Which young man, who later became king of Israel, was said to be ruddy and good-looking?

Answer: David

I Samuel 16:12 tells us that David was "ruddy and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to." And then, of course, he also turned out to be a great musician, composer, warrior, and king. Truly a man among men!

7. Proverbs 23:31 (KJV) cautions, "Look not thou upon the _____ when it is red."

Answer: wine

The entire verse reads "Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright." British physicist Sir Charles Vernon Boys suggested that the reference to the wine moving itself aright is a description of the Marangoni effect, which deals with the effect of surface tension on liquid flow. See Wikipedia's article on "Tears of Wine" for more information.

8. In Matthew 16, Jesus said that a red evening sky indicates what?

Answer: fair weather

There's an old ditty that agrees with this passage:

"Red sky in the morning,
Sailor take warning.
Red sky at night,
Sailor's delight."

9. What did Rahab, the harlot who sheltered Joshua's spies, bind in her window to indicate which house was hers when the Israelites came to destroy Jericho?

Answer: a scarlet line

Rahab became the great-grandmother of David, that ruddy, good-looking king of Israel. Her actions also earned her a place in the Hebrews 11 Hall of Faith.

10. In the King James Version, the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31 is said to be worth more than what precious substance?

Answer: rubies

Because of their rarity, rubies are considered to be the most valuable gemstone. High praise indeed for the virtuous woman!

Source: Author julieanne123

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