Genesis (Bere'shith) Quiz

Why was Joseph thrown into prison in Egypt?

Who wrestled with the Lord?

Where did Abraham's servant go to find a wife for Isaac?

Name the brother who wished to spare Joseph from the plot to kill him.

Whose son was Reuben, and why was he denied the birthright even though he was the eldest?

Where in Egypt did Jacob and his family settle? How many of them were there?

What did Jacob vow at Bethel?

Who is Zaphnath-Paaneah?

God's covenant with Abraham is central to the book of Genesis. Give its particulars.

Identify who said each of the following quotations.

1. "You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good."

2. "Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants he shall be to his brethren."

3. "I will not let you go unless you bless me!"

4. "My punishment is greater than I can bear!"

5. "Would you also destroy the righteous with the wicked?"

6. "Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?"

7. "Behold, the man has become like one of us, to know good and evil."

8. "Get up, get out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city!"

9. "Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?"