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Genesis 32 quiz with Answers and Explanations
Question No. 1
What was the name of the place where Jacob’s angels met him?
- A. Bethel
- B. Peniel
- C. Mahanaim
- D. Padanaram
- E. Ramath-lehi
Answer: C. Mahanaim
Explanation: The place where angels met Jacob was called Mahanaim. This encounter with divine beings signified God’s ongoing presence with Jacob. (Genesis 32:2, KJV)
Question No. 2
Who did Jacob send messengers to, instructing them to call him “thy servant”?
- A. Pharaoh
- B. Esau
- C. Laban
- D. Abimelech
- E. Ishmael
Answer: B. Esau
Explanation: Jacob sent messengers to his brother Esau, referring to himself as Esau’s servant in an attempt to seek peace. (Genesis 32:4, KJV)
Question No. 3
How many men did the messengers report Esau was coming with?
- A. 300
- B. 100
- C. 600
- D. 400
- E. 200
Answer: D. 400
Explanation: Esau was coming with 400 men, which greatly alarmed Jacob. (Genesis 32:6, KJV)
Question No. 4
In response to Esau’s approach, how did Jacob divide his people?
- A. Into three camps
- B. Into two bands
- C. Into four divisions
- D. Into seven families
- E. Into twelve sections
Answer: B. Into two bands
Explanation: Jacob divided his people into two groups to reduce the risk of total loss. (Genesis 32:7-8, KJV)
Question No. 5
What did Jacob first pray for in his prayer to God in Genesis 32?
- A. Victory over Esau
- B. Protection from Esau
- C. Deliverance from his enemies
- D. God’s mercy and favor
- E. Strength for his journey
Answer: D. God’s mercy and favor
Explanation: Jacob prayed to God, reminding Him of His promises and asking for mercy. (Genesis 32:9-10, KJV)
Question No. 6
Which animals did Jacob not include in his gifts to Esau?
- A. Goats
- B. Camels
- C. Rams
- D. She-asses
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Jacob’s gift included goats, sheep, camels, and she-asses but no mention of bulls. (Genesis 32:14-15, KJV)
Question No. 7
How many droves of animals did Jacob prepare as gifts for Esau?
- A. Four
- B. Two
- C. Three
- D. Five
- E. Seven
Answer: C. Three
Explanation: Jacob sent his gifts in three droves to pacify Esau. (Genesis 32:16, KJV)
Question No. 8
What reason did Jacob give for sending the gifts to Esau?
- A. To boast of his wealth
- B. To test Esau’s intentions
- C. To impress Esau’s servants
- D. To fulfill an old vow
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Jacob hoped the gifts would soften Esau’s heart. (Genesis 32:20, KJV)
Question No. 9
Where did Jacob stay the night after sending the gifts to Esau?
- A. In Mahanaim
- B. In the open field
- C. In the camp with his servants
- D. In the house of Laban
- E. By the brook Jabbok
Answer: E. By the brook Jabbok
Explanation: Jacob lodged at the brook Jabbok, where significant events unfolded. (Genesis 32:21-22, KJV)
Question No. 10
What was Jacob’s emotional state during the night before his encounter with Esau?
- A. Overwhelmed with joy
- B. Confident and relaxed
- C. Greatly afraid and distressed
- D. Suspicious of Esau’s intentions
- E. Eager to meet Esau
Answer: C. Greatly afraid and distressed
Explanation: Jacob was filled with fear and anxiety about meeting Esau. (Genesis 32:7, KJV)
Question No. 11
Who did Jacob wrestle with until the breaking of the day?
- A. An angel of the Lord
- B. A stranger from Mahanaim
- C. A shepherd from the field
- D. Esau in disguise
- E. A man sent by God
Answer: E. A man sent by God
Explanation: The scripture describes Jacob wrestling with “a man,” often interpreted as a divine being or an angel. (Genesis 32:24, KJV)
Question No. 12
What did Jacob demand from the man he wrestled with?
- A. Strength
- B. Wisdom
- C. A blessing
- D. Wealth
- E. Protection
Answer: C. A blessing
Explanation: Jacob insisted on receiving a blessing before releasing the man. (Genesis 32:26, KJV)
Question No. 13
What was Jacob’s name changed to after the wrestling match?
- A. Abraham
- B. Judah
- C. Israel
- D. Joseph
- E. Benjamin
Answer: C. Israel
Explanation: Jacob’s name was changed to Israel, meaning “he who struggles with God.” (Genesis 32:28, KJV)
Question No. 14
Why was Jacob’s thigh joint out of place after the wrestling?
- A. It was broken during the struggle
- B. The man touched his thigh
- C. He slipped on a stone
- D. Esau injured him
- E. It was part of the blessing
Answer: B. The man touched his thigh
Explanation: The man touched Jacob’s thigh joint, causing it to dislocate. (Genesis 32:25, KJV)
Question No. 15
What did Jacob name the place where he wrestled with the man?
- A. Jabbok
- B. Bethel
- C. Peniel
- D. Mahanaim
- E. Shiloh
Answer: C. Peniel
Explanation: Jacob named the place Peniel, meaning “the face of God.” (Genesis 32:30, KJV)
Question No. 16
What did Jacob say after naming the place Peniel?
- A. “For I have seen God face to face.”
- B. “For I have wrestled with an angel.”
- C. “For I have been blessed by the Lord.”
- D. “For I have found favor with God.”
- E. “For the Lord is gracious unto me.”
Answer: A. “For I have seen God face to face.”
Explanation: Jacob expressed awe, saying he had seen God face to face and lived. (Genesis 32:30, KJV)
Question No. 17
What physical mark did Jacob bear after the encounter?
- A. A scar on his arm
- B. A fractured foot
- C. A bruised shoulder
- D. A bandaged hand
- E. None of the above
Answer: E. None of the above
Explanation: Jacob walked with a limp after the encounter. (Genesis 32:31, KJV)
Question No. 18
What dietary restriction arose for the children of Israel from this event?
- A. Eating of sinews
- B. Consumption of unclean animals
- C. Avoidance of meat on Sabbath
- D. Prohibition of milk with meat
- E. Abstaining from blood
Answer: A. Eating of sinews
Explanation: The Israelites refrained from eating the sinew of the thigh because of Jacob’s injury. (Genesis 32:32, KJV)
Question No. 19
What time of day did Jacob cross over Peniel after the wrestling match?
- A. Morning
- B. Noon
- C. Evening
- D. Midnight
- E. Sunrise
Answer: E. Sunrise
Explanation: Jacob crossed Peniel as the sun rose. (Genesis 32:31, KJV)
Question No. 20
Who is the central character of Genesis 32?
- A. Esau
- B. Jacob
- C. Abraham
- D. Laban
- E. Joseph
Answer: B. Jacob
Explanation: The entire chapter focuses on Jacob’s encounter with God, his fear of Esau, and his personal transformation. (Genesis 32:1-32, KJV)