Remember Sunday school? See how much those lessons paid off with these entertaining Bible riddles.
Calling all you Bible sleuths! If thou hast been challenged by reading the New King James Version, then thy brain hath already warmed up. No matter what Bible quote or version you prefer, one thing’s for sure: You’ll love these Bible riddles! And they’re written in modern English, so you can breathe a sigh of relief.
These funny Bible riddles have a mix of everything—including easy riddles, riddles for kids and even a few math riddles thrown into the mix. (Yes, even Jesus had to do math!)
So get ready! It’s time to tap into those brain cells and make an Exodus from boring Bible riddles of the past. Unlike one of your favorite Scriptures, these Bible riddles for kids aren’t the same yesterday, today and forever. Each of these Bible riddles will challenge your brain to find new Revelations with each one.
Can’t figure one out? O, ye of little faith! Sure, Jesus may have flipped tables a time or two, but don’t go flipping tables yourself if you get stuck on one of these Bible-themed riddles. Your brain will figure it out sooner or later!
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Best Christian riddles
- I stood tall and mighty, a city’s great pride, but round me they marched, with trumpets they cried. At the sound of a shout, I crumbled away—no hand, no hammer, brought my decay. What am I?
Answer: The walls of Jericho
- I look like a T, I can look like an X, I hang from chains, around people’s necks. Once a symbol of pain, of death, of loss, now I bring hope — what am I?
Answer: A cross
- By day I guided with a misty shroud, by night I blazed, both fierce and proud. I led them onward through desert dire, a moving sign of smoke and fire. What am I?
Answer: The pillar of cloud and fire
- I carried a prophet along the road, but words not mine from my mouth flowed. Though just a beast, I spoke that day, and taught my master the wiser way. What am I?
Answer: Balaam’s donkey
- I slither in silence, without any legs, my tongue splits in two, like a fork it begs. I tempted and tricked in a garden fair, cunning and sly, I was lurking there. What am I?
Answer: A snake
- I arc through the sky with colors bright, a bow of promise after night. First seen when the flood was through, a sign of God’s covenant true. What am I?
Answer: A rainbow
- I started as five and two in hand, yet fed a crowd across the land. With baskets full left over still, a miracle done by the Master’s will. What am I?
Answer: The loaves and fishes
- I steadied his hand, kept enemies back, a shepherd’s tool turned leader’s staff. Cast to the ground, I hissed with life, struck the rock to end their strife. What am I?
Answer: Moses’s staff
- I am armor with no weight to bear, a belt, a shield, a sword of prayer. No iron or steel, yet strong indeed, for faith and truth are what you need. What am I?
Answer: The armor of God
- A humble scene for all to see, with shepherds, kings and family. A manger holds a child so small, the Savior and Redeemer of all. What am I?
Answer: Nativity scene
Bible riddles for kids
- In the desert I found, hotter than the sand on the ground, a strange sight to him that was tending a flock. He couldn’t believe I can talk. What am I?
Answer: The burning bush
- It was a gift to the one but poison to the others. It was a favored sign but also a hated symbol. Some say that it was not short. While others talk of two that were far too long. It was stolen and then torn, and became something to mourn. What is it?
Answer: Joseph’s coat
- I fled from a mission, I chose not to stay. I boarded a ship to sail far away. Tossed in the sea, swallowed whole in despair, three days inside, I cried out in prayer. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah
- It had so many locks that don’t need a key. It was far too many for you to count. It was never to be shortened, for a vow had been said. It was a symbol of strength that flowed from the head. But in a moment of weakness, its secret was out, it lays all in pieces when she gave the shout. What is it?
Answer: Samson’s long hair
- I was thrown into a den where lions prowled. Yet their jaws stayed shut, their hunger growled. Through prayer and faith, I stood unharmed, God’s mighty hand kept me safe and charmed. Who am I?
Answer: Daniel
- I speak of visions both heavy and deep, of a Servant who suffers, yet God’s own to keep. From me came the words that the nations still ponder: “A lamb to the slaughter”—a phrase full of wonder. What book am I?
Answer: Isaiah
- I am something you might read when you’re sitting in a pew. I contain two testaments: one that’s old and one that’s new. What am I?
Answer: The Bible
- It was high in the sky but also firmly on the Earth. It brought cooperation for many but confusion for all. It was unmissable by the crowd yet overlooked by the One. It was the world’s first true skyscraper and also its last. What is it?
Answer: The Tower of Babel
- It can be carried but not touched. It has two on the outside and 10 on the inside. Everyone wants to catch a sight of this, but it’s kept out of sight. It was lost and found; then found but now it’s lost. What is it?
Answer: Ark of the Covenant
- I was a shepherd who carried a sling, but also a psalmist who worshiped the King. I fought many battles, my kingdom grew strong, yet my greatest weapon was worship and song. Who am I?
Answer: David
- I’ve parted and stopped by the power of God, a boundary to cross, where His people trod. An ark once touched me, the waters gave way, I’ve marked new journeys to this very day. What am I?
Answer: The Jordan River
- High on a rooftop I bowed to pray, when hunger struck in the heat of day. A sheet came down with creatures all, “Rise up and eat,” I heard God call. Who am I?
Answer: Peter
- Before a city with walls so tall, I obeyed God’s voice and marched them all. With trumpet blasts and a mighty cheer, the stones fell flat, the way was clear. Who am I?
Answer: Joshua
- I’m more than triangles, woven and twined, a symbol of faith for God’s chosen kind. To Israel I’m tied, to Torah and King, upon many banners my shape does cling. What am I?
Answer: The Star of David
- Small in stature, I longed to see, so I climbed up high in a sycamore tree. Though others mocked, the Lord called my name, to my own house, salvation came. Who am I?
Answer: Zacchaeus
Bible brain teasers and jokes
- What kind of lighting did Noah use on his ark?
Answer: Flood lights
- What is a shark’s most favorite bible story?
Answer: Noah’s shark
- Who was awarded as the fastest runner in the race?
Answer: Adam, because he was first in the human race
- What is the best possible way to study the Bible?
Answer: You Luke into it
- What do they call pastors residing in Germany?
Answer: German shepherds
- How does Moses make his coffee every morning?
Answer: Hebrews it
- Who was considered the smartest man in the Bible?
Answer: Abraham, because he knew a Lot
- Did Eve ever have a date with Adam?
Answer: No, just an apple
- Who was the king encouraged by the queen when he was greatly troubled by writing on the wall?
Answer: Belshazzar
- What’s the reason Jonah didn’t trust the ocean?
Answer: He knew there was something fishy about it
- Noah doesn’t trust what kind of animal?
Answer: A cheetah!
- Who was the Bible’s greatest comedian?
Answer: Samson, because he brought the house down!
- Where could you find Solomon’s temple?
Answer: On the side of his head
- On the day before Christmas, what did Adam say?
Answer: It’s Christmas, Eve!
- Where did the first baseball game in the Bible happen?
Answer: In the big inning
- Who do mice pray their wishes to?
Answer: Cheesus
- How come they didn’t play cards on the Ark?
Answer: Because Noah was standing on the deck
- Where did the Bible’s most talkative people live?
Answer: Babylon (babble on)
- Which group of sharks do you typically find in heaven?
Answer: Angel sharks
- What is the funny thing about forbidden fruits?
Answer: They create many jams
- Where in the Bible is the first mention of a tennis match?
Answer: When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court
- Noah most likely got milk from the cows on the ark. What did he get from the ducks?
Answer: Quackers
- On his arc, how many of each animal did Moses bring?
Answer: None, because Moses did not have an arc, Noah did
- Before Boaz became married, what kind of guy was he?
Answer: Ruth-less
- How long did Cain despise his brother?
Answer: As long as he was Abel
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