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This quiz dives deep into the specifics of the text, with tricky and thought-provoking questions that will push your understanding of the KJV version.
Questions on Exodus Chapter 9
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Exodus 9 Quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
What specific instruction did the Lord give Moses regarding the timing of the plague upon the cattle in Egypt?
- A. To stretch forth his rod at dawn
- B. To warn Pharaoh to let the Israelites go within three days
- C. To declare the plague to start the next day
- D. To strike the ground with ashes in the sight of Pharaoh
- E. To wait until Pharaoh requested a sign
Answer: C. To declare the plague to start the next day
Explanation: In Exodus 9:5, the Lord set a specific time for the plague on the cattle, saying, “To morrow the Lord shall do this thing in the land.”
Question No. 2
Which specific animals belonging to the Egyptians were smitten by the plague that killed livestock?
- A. Only cattle and oxen
- B. Horses, asses, camels, oxen, and sheep
- C. All animals, including pets
- D. Only cattle in the field
- E. None, the Israelites’ animals were included
Answer: B. Horses, asses, camels, oxen, and sheep
Explanation: According to Exodus 9:3, the Lord sent a grievous murrain (plague) upon all livestock of the Egyptians, including “the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep.”
Question No. 3
What was Pharaoh’s response after discovering that the plague on the livestock did not affect the Israelites?
- A. He summoned Moses and Aaron to pray
- B. He hardened his heart and refused to let the Israelites go
- C. He pleaded for forgiveness but later changed his mind
- D. He ordered his magicians to replicate the miracle
- E. He ignored the distinction between Egyptian and Israelite livestock
Answer: B. He hardened his heart and refused to let the Israelites go
Explanation: In Exodus 9:7, Pharaoh saw that none of the livestock of the Israelites died, yet “the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people go.”
Question No. 4
What action did Moses and Aaron take to initiate the plague of boils?
- A. Stretched out their rods over the land
- B. Threw dust upon the earth in Pharaoh’s sight
- C. Struck the Nile River with their rods
- D. Prayed in Pharaoh’s court for fire and brimstone
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Exodus 9:8-10, the Lord instructed Moses and Aaron to “take to you handfuls of ashes of the furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it toward the heaven in the sight of Pharaoh,” which caused boils to break out on man and beast.
Question No. 5
How did the magicians of Egypt react to the plague of boils?
- A. They replicated the boils to prove their power
- B. They fled Pharaoh’s presence out of fear
- C. They could not stand before Moses because of the boils
- D. They denied the plague was from the Lord
- E. They blamed Pharaoh for ignoring Moses’ warnings
Answer: C. They could not stand before Moses because of the boils
Explanation: In Exodus 9:11, “the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.”
Question No. 6
What unique feature distinguished the plague of hail from the previous plagues?
- A. It was accompanied by fire mingled with hail
- B. It affected only the crops but spared the livestock
- C. It was the first plague to cause death among the Egyptians
- D. It struck only the houses of the Egyptians
- E. It lasted for three days and nights
Answer: A. It was accompanied by fire mingled with hail
Explanation: Exodus 9:23-24 describes this plague as “hail, and fire mingled with the hail, very grievous, such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.”
Question No. 7
Which specific crops were destroyed by the plague of hail?
- A. Wheat and rye
- B. Barley and flax
- C. Corn and lentils
- D. Grapevines and olives
- E. All crops in Egypt
Answer: B. Barley and flax
Explanation: In Exodus 9:31-32, the Bible states, “And the flax and the barley were smitten: for the barley was in the ear, and the flax was bolled. But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up.”
Question No. 8
What warning did Moses give Pharaoh before the plague of hail began?
- A. That Pharaoh should gather all livestock and servants from the field
- B. That Pharaoh should offer a sacrifice to stop the plague
- C. That the Nile River would turn to blood again
- D. That Pharaoh’s household would be specifically targeted
- E. That the hail would destroy only the houses of the Egyptians
Answer: A. That Pharaoh should gather all livestock and servants from the field
Explanation: In Exodus 9:19, Moses warned, “Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field… shall come down hail upon them, and they shall die.”
Question No. 9
How did Pharaoh respond immediately after the plague of hail ceased?
- A. He confessed his sins and promised to let Israel go
- B. He ignored the destruction and prepared for war
- C. He ordered the magicians to remove the hail
- D. He declared that Israel could leave without conditions
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: According to Exodus 9:27-34, Pharaoh acknowledged his sin and asked Moses to pray for the hail to stop, but once it ceased, “he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart.”
Question No. 10
Which of the Egyptians obeyed Moses’ warning and brought their servants and cattle indoors before the hail?
- A. The magicians of Pharaoh
- B. Pharaoh’s closest advisors
- C. Those who feared the word of the Lord
- D. The overseers of Pharaoh’s granaries
- E. Only the priests of the land
Answer: C. Those who feared the word of the Lord
Explanation: In Exodus 9:20, it is written, “He that feared the word of the Lord among the servants of Pharaoh made his servants and his cattle flee into the houses.”
Question No. 11
What was the ultimate reason Moses gave for Pharaoh’s existence during the plagues?
- A. To be an example of God’s mercy
- B. To demonstrate the failure of Egypt’s gods
- C. To fulfill the prophecy given to Abraham
- D. To test the faith of the Israelites
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Exodus 9:16, God told Pharaoh, “And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”
Question No. 12
How did Moses describe the hailstorm to Pharaoh after it began?
- A. As the most destructive storm Egypt had ever seen
- B. As a divine punishment for Pharaoh’s pride
- C. As a storm that would humble Egypt’s gods
- D. As a warning for future calamities
- E. As a sign of God’s love for His people
Answer: A. As the most destructive storm Egypt had ever seen
Explanation: In Exodus 9:24, the hailstorm is described as “such as there was none like it in all the land of Egypt since it became a nation.”
Question No. 13
What specific request did Pharaoh make to Moses during the hailstorm?
- A. To stop the hail and fire
- B. To leave Egypt immediately with the Israelites
- C. To sacrifice to the Lord within the land of Egypt
- D. To bring an offering to the Lord for him
- E. To remove only the Israelites’ livestock from the plague
Answer: A. To stop the hail and fire
Explanation: In Exodus 9:28, Pharaoh pleaded, “Intreat the Lord (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go.”
Question No. 14
Which Egyptian crops survived the plague of hail?
- A. Barley and flax
- B. Grapes and olives
- C. Wheat and rye
- D. Lentils and chickpeas
- E. None, all crops were destroyed
Answer: C. Wheat and rye
Explanation: Exodus 9:32 states, “But the wheat and the rie were not smitten: for they were not grown up.”
Question No. 15
What did Moses do to stop the plague of hail after Pharaoh’s plea?
- A. He stretched out his hands toward the Lord
- B. He threw dust into the air
- C. He poured water on the ground as a sign
- D. He prayed for three days without stopping
- E. He sacrificed a lamb on behalf of Egypt
Answer: A. He stretched out his hands toward the Lord
Explanation: In Exodus 9:33, Moses “spread abroad his hands unto the Lord; and the thunders and hail ceased.”
Question No. 16
What did Pharaoh admit to Moses during the plague of hail?
- A. That he had sinned against Moses and the Lord
- B. That he was unable to stop the plague
- C. That he would no longer resist the Israelites’ departure
- D. That the Lord was the true God
- E. That he wanted Moses to bless his people
Answer: A. That he had sinned against Moses and the Lord
Explanation: In Exodus 9:27, Pharaoh confessed, “I have sinned this time: the Lord is righteous, and I and my people are wicked.”
Question No. 17
What was Pharaoh’s attitude after the plague of hail ceased and his confession was made?
- A. He kept his promise and let the Israelites go
- B. He released the Israelites but kept their livestock
- C. He once again hardened his heart
- D. He ordered a peace treaty with the Israelites
- E. He sought Moses to ask for further blessings
Answer: C. He once again hardened his heart
Explanation: Exodus 9:34-35 shows that after Pharaoh saw that the plague had ceased, “he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart.”
Question No. 18
In the aftermath of the hail plague, what was Moses’ final statement to Pharaoh regarding the plagues?
- A. That the plagues would end with the hail
- B. That Pharaoh would not be able to resist the will of God
- C. That Pharaoh’s people would soon be destroyed
- D. That Pharaoh would see the power of God revealed more greatly
- E. That the plagues would worsen unless Pharaoh repented immediately
Answer: D. That Pharaoh would see the power of God revealed more greatly
Explanation: Moses told Pharaoh in Exodus 9:16, “For this cause have I raised thee up, for to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”
Question No. 19
What did Pharaoh specifically threaten regarding the plague of hail if the Israelites did not leave?
- A. That they would suffer from future locust plagues
- B. That Moses would be banished from Egypt
- C. That he would invoke another plague of frogs
- D. That the Israelites would never leave Egypt
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: In Exodus 9:28, Pharaoh says, “Intreat the Lord… and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.” He does not threaten Moses with death directly, but the context suggests Pharaoh’s hardened heart toward Moses.
Question No. 20
What was the ultimate purpose of the plagues according to Exodus 9:16?
- A. To prove that Israel was the superior nation
- B. To demonstrate the power of God to all nations
- C. To make Egypt more humble toward Israel
- D. To punish Egypt for their past sins
- E. To force Pharaoh to worship the Lord
Answer: B. To demonstrate the power of God to all nations
Explanation: As stated in Exodus 9:16, the purpose was “to show in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.”