This Genesis 48 Quiz is designed to challenge your knowledge and understanding of these powerful blessings and the deeper meaning behind them.
Bible Trivia Questions on Genesis Chapter 48
Get ready for a series of tricky and thought-provoking questions that will test your understanding of this chapter. Let’s see how well you really know Genesis 48!
Genesis 48 Quiz with Answers and Explanation
Question No. 1
Who was the first person to bless Joseph’s sons in Genesis 48?
- A. Pharaoh
- B. Israel
- C. Judah
- D. Reuben
- E. Ephraim
Answer: B. Israel
Explanation: In Genesis 48:9, Israel (Jacob) blesses Joseph’s sons. He acknowledges them as his own, saying, “And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.”
Question No. 2
Which of Joseph’s sons was placed by Jacob’s right hand during the blessing?
- A. Ephraim
- B. Manasseh
- C. Judah
- D. Benjamin
- E. Reuben
Answer: A. Ephraim
Explanation: In Genesis 48:14, Jacob crosses his hands, placing his right hand on Ephraim’s head, despite him being the younger son.
Question No. 3
How did Joseph react when Jacob placed his right hand on Ephraim’s head?
- A. He was pleased
- B. He tried to correct his father’s hands
- C. He blessed both sons
- D. He left the room
- E. He bowed down
Answer: B. He tried to correct his father’s hands
Explanation: In Genesis 48:17-18, Joseph was displeased and tried to move Jacob’s hands, saying that Manasseh was the firstborn. However, Jacob insisted that he knew what he was doing.
Question No. 4
What did Jacob prophesy over Ephraim in Genesis 48?
- A. He would become the largest tribe
- B. He would become a great people
- C. He would be a warrior
- D. He would be the youngest ruler
- E. He would inherit the land of Canaan
Answer: B. He would become a great people
Explanation: In Genesis 48:19, Jacob prophesied that Ephraim would become a “multitude of nations,” indicating his future greatness.
Question No. 5
What did Jacob say about Manasseh’s future in Genesis 48?
- A. He would rule over Israel
- B. He would become a servant to his brother
- C. He would be a warrior nation
- D. He would not inherit anything
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 48:19 contains Jacob’s prophecy that Manasseh would become a great people, but that Ephraim would be greater.
Question No. 6
Which of these did Jacob NOT mention in his blessing over Joseph’s sons?
- A. A multitude of nations
- B. The Angel that redeemed him from evil
- C. The future of the tribes
- D. The land of Canaan
- E. The wealth of Egypt
Answer: E. The wealth of Egypt
Explanation: In Genesis 48:15-16, Jacob blesses the sons, but does not mention Egypt’s wealth. He speaks of God’s providence, the land, and the future of the tribes.
Question No. 7
What was Joseph’s reaction when Jacob gave Ephraim the greater blessing?
- A. He was furious and left the room
- B. He was happy and thanked God
- C. He was displeased
- D. He smiled and accepted it as God’s will
- E. He wept with joy
Answer: C. He was displeased
Explanation: In Genesis 48:17-18, Joseph attempted to move Jacob’s hands, thinking that the blessing for Manasseh should come from the right hand.
Question No. 8
Where did Jacob instruct Joseph to bury him?
- A. In Egypt
- B. In Bethel
- C. In the field of Hebron
- D. In Jerusalem
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Genesis 48:7, Jacob mentions that he wants to be buried in the cave of Machpelah, where Abraham and Isaac are buried.
Question No. 9
What did Jacob declare about his life when he saw Joseph’s sons?
- A. He had lived a complete life
- B. He had lived to see God’s promise fulfilled
- C. He was ready to die in peace
- D. He was happy to see his descendants
- E. He was thankful for God’s protection
Answer: C. He was ready to die in peace
Explanation: In Genesis 48:11, Jacob declares, “I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.” He is content and at peace.
Question No. 10
What significant event happens just before the blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh in Genesis 48?
- A. Joseph’s dream is revealed
- B. Joseph brings his sons to Jacob
- C. Jacob prays for the forgiveness of his sins
- D. Jacob gathers all his sons for a final address
- E. Jacob wrestles with an angel
Answer: B. Joseph brings his sons to Jacob
Explanation: Genesis 48:1-2 describes how Joseph brought his sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, to Jacob for a blessing.
Question No. 11
Which of the following did Jacob NOT include in his blessings?
- A. Blessings of wealth
- B. The inheritance of Canaan
- C. The faithfulness of the Lord
- D. A promise of a great nation
- E. A promise of eternal life
Answer: E. A promise of eternal life
Explanation: Jacob focuses on temporal blessings like land and legacy, but he does not mention eternal life in his blessings in Genesis 48.
Question No. 12
How did Jacob refer to Joseph when he spoke of his children?
- A. As a beloved son
- B. As a favored son
- C. As a prince in Egypt
- D. As a mighty ruler
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Genesis 48:22, Jacob describes Joseph as a fruitful bough, alluding to the prosperity and growth of his descendants.
Question No. 13
What was the name of the land that Jacob gave to Joseph?
- A. Egypt
- B. Shechem
- C. Bethel
- D. Canaan
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Genesis 48:22 mentions that Jacob gave Joseph the portion of land which he took from the Amorites with his sword and bow.
Question No. 14
Which of these was NOT part of the blessing Jacob gave to Joseph’s sons?
- A. A place among their brethren
- B. An abundant increase
- C. The gift of leadership over Israel
- D. Prosperity in the land of Egypt
- E. The inheritance of Joseph’s coat of many colors
Answer: E. The inheritance of Joseph’s coat of many colors
Explanation: While Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons abundantly, the coat of many colors is not mentioned in his blessing in Genesis 48.
Question No. 15
Which son of Joseph did Jacob declare would be greater?
- A. Manasseh
- B. Ephraim
- C. Reuben
- D. Benjamin
- E. Judah
Answer: B. Ephraim
Explanation: In Genesis 48:19, Jacob declares that Ephraim, the younger son, would be greater than Manasseh.
Question No. 16
How did Jacob describe the future of Ephraim and Manasseh?
- A. They would become kings of Israel
- B. They would grow to be many nations
- C. They would lead the tribes of Israel
- D. They would rule over Egypt
- E. They would inherit Egypt
Answer: B. They would grow to be many nations
Explanation: In Genesis 48:19, Jacob prophesies that Ephraim would become a multitude of nations, indicating his great future.
Question No. 17
Where did Joseph bring his sons before Jacob for the blessing?
- A. To his father’s tent
- B. To the land of Canaan
- C. To the gates of Egypt
- D. To Jacob’s deathbed
- E. To the altar of sacrifice
Answer: D. To Jacob’s deathbed
Explanation: Genesis 48:1 states that Joseph brought his sons to Jacob as he lay on his deathbed, seeking his blessing.
Question No. 18
What was Jacob’s final blessing to Joseph in Genesis 48?
- A. He would become the ruler of Israel
- B. He would inherit the best of the land
- C. His sons would be divided among the tribes
- D. He would lead Israel in battle
- E. His family would prosper in Egypt
Answer: B. He would inherit the best of the land
Explanation: In Genesis 48:22, Jacob blesses Joseph by saying that he would inherit a portion of land “above his brethren,” signifying the greatness and blessing that would come to Joseph’s descendants.
Question No. 19
What did Jacob say when Joseph brought his sons to him for a blessing in Genesis 48:9?
- A. “I have waited long to see them.”
- B. “Who are these?”
- C. “I have seen the work of the Lord.”
- D. “These are the children of Joseph.”
- E. “These will lead Israel.”
Answer: B. “Who are these?”
Explanation: In Genesis 48:9, when Joseph brings his sons to Jacob for a blessing, Jacob asks, “Who are these?” indicating that he had not yet seen them and was curious about their identity. This moment marks the beginning of the blessing process, which also symbolizes the adoption of Ephraim and Manasseh as his own sons.
Question No. 20
What was Israel’s final request in Genesis 48:21?
- A. That they bury him in Egypt
- B. That they remember God’s promises
- C. That they forgive their enemies
- D. That they return his father’s blessing
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Genesis 48:21, Joseph requests that when God visits them, they carry his bones out of Egypt and bury him in the promised land, Canaan.