The Bible is full of stories, characters, symbols, and lessons that have inspired generations. Bible riddles are a playful, respectful way to explore Scripture — perfect for family devotion time, Sunday school, youth groups, quizzes, or quiet reflection. This collection uses familiar LSI/NLP keywords like scripture, Old Testament, New Testament, prophets, parables, psalms, disciples, miracles, covenant, and kingdom to keep the content discoverable and meaningful.
Below are 100 Bible-themed riddles organized into ten sections. Each riddle is followed immediately by its Answer so you can check your guess. All riddles are written in a conventional, family-friendly tone and aim to be accurate to the biblical text.
Easy Bible Riddles
- I built a big boat to save animals two by two. Who am I?
Answer: Noah. - I was swallowed by a big fish for three days. Who am I?
Answer: Jonah. - I received the Ten Commandments on a mountain. Who am I?
Answer: Moses. - I was the first man according to Genesis. Who am I?
Answer: Adam. - I was the first woman according to Genesis. Who am I?
Answer: Eve. - I guided the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. What was I?
Answer: God’s presence (the pillar of cloud and fire). - I am called the Psalmist and wrote many songs of praise. Who am I?
Answer: David (traditionally credited for many Psalms). - I betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. Who am I?
Answer: Judas Iscariot. - I denied knowing Jesus three times before the rooster crowed. Who am I?
Answer: Peter. - I am the Gospel writer who was a physician and companion of Paul. Who am I?
Answer: Luke.
Bible Characters Riddles
- I was a young shepherd who became king after slaying a giant. Who am I?
Answer: David. - I was sold by my brothers but rose to save them in Egypt. Who am I?
Answer: Joseph. - I wrestled with God and received a new name. Who am I?
Answer: Jacob (renamed Israel). - I was a Babylonian king who had a dream of a statue and learned of God’s power. Who am I?
Answer: Nebuchadnezzar. - I was the mother who placed my baby in a basket on the Nile. Who am I?
Answer: Jochebed (or Miriam protected him); Moses’ mother Jochebed. - I was the woman of faith who anointed Jesus’ feet in some Gospel accounts. Who am I?
Answer: Mary of Bethany (in Luke/John accounts a devoted Mary anoints Jesus). - I was the tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus. Who am I?
Answer: Zacchaeus. - I was a king who asked for wisdom and became famous. Who am I?
Answer: Solomon. - I was a disciple known as the “doubter” until I touched Jesus’ wounds. Who am I?
Answer: Thomas. - I was a prophet who succeeded Elijah and performed miracles. Who am I?
Answer: Elisha.
Miracles & Wonders Riddles
- I turned water into wine at a wedding in Cana. Who did this miracle?
Answer: Jesus. - I fed 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish. Who performed this?
Answer: Jesus. - I raised Lazarus from the dead after four days in the tomb. Who did this?
Answer: Jesus. - I parted the Red Sea so the Israelites could pass through on dry ground. Who led that miracle?
Answer: Moses (by God’s power). - I made the sun stand still in the sky to finish a battle. Who was the commander who asked?
Answer: Joshua (the sun standing still in Joshua’s battle). - I healed Naaman of leprosy after he bathed in a river at a prophet’s instruction. Which prophet helped him?
Answer: Elisha. - I shut the mouths of lions when thrown into a den. Who prayed and was protected?
Answer: Daniel. - I walked on the sea toward Jesus but began to sink when doubts took over. Who was I?
Answer: Peter (he walked briefly). - I was given the power to open a prison door by an angel who removed my chains. Which apostle was this?
Answer: Peter (Acts 12). - I prayed for a blind man and his sight was restored by Jesus. Who was healed near Jericho?
Answer: Bartimaeus.
Parable Riddles
- I am a son who left, squandered his share, then returned to a father who ran to greet him. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Prodigal Son. - I am a man who sowed seed and some fell on good soil, giving a rich harvest. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Parable of the Sower. - I am a merchant who found a pearl of great value and sold all to buy it. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Pearl of Great Price. - I am a shepherd who left ninety-nine to find one lost sheep. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Lost Sheep. - I am a traveler robbed and left on the road; a Samaritan helped me. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Good Samaritan. - I am a servant forgiven much who then refused to forgive a small debt. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Unforgiving Servant. - I’m a house built on rock that stood against storms. Which parable is this?
Answer: The Wise and Foolish Builders. - I’m a king who settled accounts by rewarding faithful stewards. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Parable of the Talents. - I’m a wedding feast where a guest lacked proper clothes and was cast out. Which parable is this?
Answer: The Wedding Banquet (or Wedding Feast). - I’m a lost coin that caused a woman to rejoice when she found it. Which parable am I?
Answer: The Parable of the Lost Coin.
Old Testament Events Riddles
- I climbed a mountain to offer a ram instead of his son by God’s testing. Who was I?
Answer: Abraham (the binding of Isaac). - I was the city whose walls fell after the Israelites marched and shouted. Which city?
Answer: Jericho. - I survived a flood that covered the earth in judgment. Who built the ark?
Answer: Noah. - I was thrown into a furnace but came out unharmed with three friends. Who was the king, and who were the friends?
Answer: Nebuchadnezzar (king); Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were the friends. - I carried the Ark of the Covenant and gave it back to its place after it had been captured. Which king restored the ark?
Answer: King David brought the ark to Jerusalem (later Solomon built the temple for it). - I was the young judge who defeated an army with a trumpet and jars. Who am I?
Answer: Gideon (used trumpets, jars). - I had a coat of many colors and dreamed of sheaves and stars bowing. Who am I?
Answer: Joseph. - I gave the people a golden calf to worship when leadership was absent. Who led that rebellion?
Answer: Aaron (he made the golden calf). - I spent three nights on a mountain while receiving commandments written by God. What was the mountain?
Answer: Mount Sinai (Moses received the Ten Commandments). - I was an Israelite judge known for great strength until my hair was cut. Who am I?
Answer: Samson.
New Testament Events & People Riddles
- I was the disciple who denied Jesus three times but later became a leader. Who am I?
Answer: Peter. - I wrote many letters (epistles) to early churches and travelled widely on missionary journeys. Who am I?
Answer: Paul (formerly Saul). - I was the mother of Jesus. Who am I?
Answer: Mary. - I was the tax collector turned apostle who called Jesus “Lord of my house.” Who am I?
Answer: Matthew (the tax collector who became an apostle). - I witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration on a mountain alongside Peter and James. Which event is this?
Answer: The Transfiguration. - I denied my master and later wept bitterly; I then betrayed Jesus. Who am I?
Answer: Judas Iscariot. - I was the man who helped carry Jesus’ cross part of the way. Who am I?
Answer: Simon of Cyrene. - I was raised from the dead by Peter in Acts. Who am I?
Answer: Tabitha (also called Dorcas). - I was a traveler who saw a vision of a sheet and was told not to call anything unclean. Who am I?
Answer: Peter (vision in Acts 10). - I was the first person to see the risen Jesus according to John. Who am I?
Answer: Mary Magdalene (she saw the risen Lord in John 20).
Places, Objects & Symbols Riddles
- I was the basket made by Moses’ mother, floated on the Nile, and saved his life. What am I?
Answer: The basket (or ark of bulrushes). - I am a wooden box that held the tablets of the law and represented God’s presence. What am I?
Answer: The Ark of the Covenant. - I am the hill where Jesus was crucified. What am I?
Answer: Golgotha (also called Calvary). - I am the city of David and the place the temple was built. What am I?
Answer: Jerusalem. - I sheltered Daniel when lions roared. What am I?
Answer: The lion’s den (Daniel’s place of trial). - I am the river where John baptized Jesus. What am I?
Answer: The Jordan River. - I am the feast celebrating God leading Israel from Egypt. What am I?
Answer: Passover (Pesach). - I’m the mountain where Moses saw the Promised Land from afar. What am I?
Answer: Mount Nebo (Moses viewed Canaan). - I am a small stone used to sling down a giant. What am I?
Answer: The stone David used against Goliath. - I am the sign of God’s covenant with Noah after the flood. What am I?
Answer: The rainbow.
Proverbs, Wisdom & Short Riddles
- I say “A soft answer turns away wrath.” Where am I found — book of wise sayings?
Answer: Proverbs. - I speak of pride going before _____? Fill the blank.
Answer: A fall (Proverbs 16:18: “Pride goes before destruction”). - I compare wisdom to a tree of life to those who embrace me. What am I?
Answer: Wisdom (Proverbs and biblical wisdom literature). - I teach that “iron sharpens iron.” What does this mean about friends?
Answer: Good friends improve one another (Proverbs 27:17). - I say “Trust in the LORD with all your heart.” Where is this?
Answer: Proverbs 3:5. - I sing of the Lord as my shepherd—where am I?
Answer: Psalm 23. - I remind you that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of _____. Fill the blank.
Answer: Wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). - I encourage generosity: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly.” What book?
Answer: 2 Corinthians (also agricultural principle appearing in Scripture). - I call for rejoicing always and praying without ceasing. Who wrote this exhortation?
Answer: Paul (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). - I ask, “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” Who asked?
Answer: Jesus (in the Gospels).
Short & Poetic Bible Riddles
- I am the light that begins creation’s song. What am I?
Answer: “Let there be light” (Genesis—creation). - I am the shepherd who leaves ninety-nine to find one. What am I?
Answer: The Good Shepherd (parable image). - I am the bread that came down from heaven. Who am I?
Answer: Jesus (John 6, “bread of life”). - I am the vine; believers are my branches. Who said this?
Answer: Jesus (“I am the vine” in John 15). - I am the narrow gate leading to life. What am I?
Answer: The way of discipleship (Jesus’ teaching). - I am the rock on which the church was said to be built. Who is the rock?
Answer: Peter (Jesus’ statement in Matthew 16, some theological nuance exists). - I am the river flowing from God’s throne in Revelation. What am I?
Answer: The river of life. - I am the city with streets of gold and no night. What am I?
Answer: The New Jerusalem (Revelation). - I am the promise of a Helper who will teach and remind. Who is the Helper?
Answer: The Holy Spirit. - I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. Who am I?
Answer: God/Jesus (Revelation uses this title).
Final Thought
Bible riddles blend faith, story, and curiosity in a gentle, engaging way. They can deepen memory of Scripture, spark conversation about meaning and context, and provide light-hearted learning for all ages. Use them in study groups, family devotions, youth activities, or classroom settings to invite thoughtful discussion about the Bible’s people, events, parables, and teachings.
FAQs
1. Are these riddles biblically accurate?
Yes — the riddles are based on widely known Bible stories, characters, events, and teachings. They’re written to be respectful and suitable for general use. For deeper study, consult your preferred Bible translation and trusted commentaries.
2. Can I use these in Sunday school or church activities?
Absolutely. They’re excellent for icebreakers, memory games, quizzes, or discussion starters. Adjust difficulty for the age group.
3. Do these riddles favor Old or New Testament content?
They include both Old and New Testament material — prophets, patriarchs, Jesus’ teachings, parables, apostles, Psalms, and Revelation imagery — to give a balanced scriptural mix.
4. What if I want riddles focused only on a single Bible book (e.g., Psalms or Genesis)?
I can create a dedicated set (10–100 riddles) focused on any single book—just tell me which one and the target audience (kids, teens, adults).
5. Can you turn these riddles into printable cards or a quiz?
Yes — I can format them into printable cards, a PDF quiz, or a slide deck suitable for classroom or small group use. Tell me the format and I’ll prepare it in this conversation.
