50 Bible Trivia Questions About Angels

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Easy questions

1. Question 1Easy

   How many angels held the last plagues, which were the bowls of God's wrath?

   • AFour
   • BTwelve
   • CSeven
   • DTen
   Answer: C. SevenRevelation 15:1

   And I saw another sign in heaven, great and marvellous, seven angels having the seven last plagues; for in them is filled up the wrath of God.

2. Question 2Easy

   The two men in white apparel were angels who stood by as Jesus ascended.

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: TrueActs 1:10-11

   And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

3. Question 3Easy

   When the angels sinned, God spared them and allowed them to remain in heaven.

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: False2 Peter 2:4

   For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;

4. Question 4Easy

   In the story, when the beggar Lazarus died, where was he carried by the angels?

   • ATo the highest throne in heaven
   • BTo the Garden of Eden
   • CTo a golden palace
   • DTo Abraham's side
   Answer: D. To Abraham's sideLuke 16:22

   ‹And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;›

5. Question 5Easy

   In Zechariah's vision, what was Joshua the high priest wearing when he stood before the angel?

   • AArmor
   • BRoyal robes
   • CFilthy clothes
   • DA golden crown
   Answer: C. Filthy clothesZechariah 3:3

   Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.

6. Question 6Easy

   Who led the angels in the war against the dragon in heaven?

   • AUriel
   • BGabriel
   • CRaphael
   • DMichael
   Answer: D. MichaelRevelation 12:7

   And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,

7. Question 7Easy

   A second angel followed the first, saying, "Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!"

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: TrueRevelation 14:8

   And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.

8. Question 8Easy

   An angel opened the prison doors for the apostles.

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: TrueActs 5:19

   But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,

9. Question 9Easy

   The Epistle to the Hebrews describes angels as ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: TrueHebrews 1:14

   Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

10. Question 10Easy

    Jesus said that no one knows the day or hour of His return, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
    Answer: TrueMark 13:32

    ‹But of that day and› that ‹hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.›

11. Question 11Easy

    When the second angel poured his bowl into the sea, it turned into blood like that of a dead person.

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
    Answer: TrueRevelation 16:3

    And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea; and it became as the blood of a dead man: and every living soul died in the sea.

12. Question 12Easy

    At the empty tomb, what message did the angel give to the women?

    • AHe is not here; for He is risen
    • BThe body has been stolen
    • CHe is still sleeping
    • DWait here for Him
    Answer: A. He is not here; for He is risenMatthew 28:5-6

    And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

13. Question 13Easy

    For how long did the angel from heaven bind the dragon (Satan)?

    • AForever
    • B7 years
    • C40 days
    • D1,000 years
    Answer: D. 1,000 yearsRevelation 20:1-2

    And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,

14. Question 14Easy

    What did the angels say at the birth of Jesus: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth _____'?

    • APeace, goodwill toward men
    • BPower and might
    • CJudgment
    • DSalvation
    Answer: A. Peace, goodwill toward menLuke 2:14

    Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15. Question 15Easy

    According to the angel's message to Joseph, why was the child to be named Jesus?

    • AFor He will save His people from their sins
    • BTo fulfill a vow
    • CBecause it means King
    • DBecause it was a family name
    Answer: A. For He will save His people from their sinsMatthew 1:21

    And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.

Medium questions

1. Question 16Medium

   At Jesus' tomb, what happened to the guards when they saw the angel?

   • AThey shook for fear and became like dead men
   • BThey ran to Pilate immediately
   • CThey attacked the angel
   • DThey fell asleep
   Answer: A. They shook for fear and became like dead menMatthew 28:4

   And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

2. Question 17Medium

   Why did Zechariah doubt the angel's message about the birth of a son?

   • ABecause he wanted a daughter
   • BBecause he was afraid
   • CBecause he and his wife were old
   • DBecause he was a sinner
   Answer: C. Because he and his wife were oldLuke 1:18

   And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

3. Question 18Medium

   What did the angel do with his sword after David built the altar?

   • AHe broke it
   • BHe put it back into its sheath
   • CHe gave it to David
   • DHe threw it down
   Answer: B. He put it back into its sheath1 Chronicles 21:27

   And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.

4. Question 19Medium

   Where did Peter go immediately after the angel led him out of prison?

   • AThe Temple courts
   • BThe house of Lydia
   • CThe upper room where the Last Supper was held
   • DThe house of Mary, the mother of John Mark
   Answer: D. The house of Mary, the mother of John MarkActs 12:12

   And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

5. Question 20Medium

   What name did the angel tell Zacharias to give his son?

   • AJohn
   • BJesus
   • CDavid
   • DElijah
   Answer: A. JohnLuke 1:13

   But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John.

6. Question 21Medium

   When appearing to Zechariah, on which side of the altar of incense did the angel stand?

   • ALeft side
   • BBehind
   • CIn front
   • DRight side
   Answer: D. Right sideLuke 1:11

   And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense.

7. Question 22Medium

   To the shepherds, the angel said: 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of _____.'

   • AGreat wealth
   • BGreat peace
   • CGreat joy
   • DGreat sorrow
   Answer: C. Great joyLuke 2:10

   And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

8. Question 23Medium

   The angel of the Lord struck 185,000 Assyrians in the camp of Sennacherib.

   • ATrue
   • BFalse
   Answer: TrueIsaiah 37:36

   Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses.

9. Question 24Medium

   When the first angel poured his bowl on the land, what happened to the people who had the mark of the beast?

   • AFire fell from the sky upon them
   • BThey were turned into pillars of salt
   • CUgly, festering sores broke out on them
   • DThey were struck blind
   Answer: C. Ugly, festering sores broke out on themRevelation 16:2

   And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshipped his image.

10. Question 25Medium

    An angel offered incense mixed with the prayers of the saints on the golden altar before the throne.

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
    Answer: TrueRevelation 8:3

    And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

11. Question 26Medium

    When John fell at the angel's feet to worship him, what did the angel say?

    • A"Take off your sandals."
    • B"Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you."
    • C"Rise, for you are worthy."
    • D"You are blessed among men."
    Answer: B. "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you."Revelation 19:10

    And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.

12. Question 27Medium

    What was the name of the angel who spoke to Zacharias?

    • AMichael
    • BGabriel
    • CRaphael
    • DUriel
    Answer: B. GabrielLuke 1:19

    And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

13. Question 28Medium

    Where did the angel tell Joseph to flee with the Child and His mother?

    • ANazareth
    • BBabylon
    • CSyria
    • DEgypt
    Answer: D. EgyptMatthew 2:13

    And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.

14. Question 29Medium

    After freeing the apostles from prison, where did the angel tell them to speak to the people?

    • AIn the temple
    • BIn the marketplace
    • CIn the synagogue
    • DIn the wilderness
    Answer: A. In the templeActs 5:20

    Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.

15. Question 30Medium

    In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul states that believers will one day judge angels.

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
    Answer: True1 Corinthians 6:3

    Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?

16. Question 31Medium

    What did the shepherds say to one another after the angels went away?

    • ALet us hide
    • BLet us go tell the king
    • CDid you see that?
    • DLet us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing
    Answer: D. Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thingLuke 2:15

    And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

17. Question 32Medium

    At the empty tomb, the angel told the women to tell the disciples and specifically which person?

    • AThomas
    • BPeter
    • CJohn
    • DJames
    Answer: B. PeterMark 16:7

    But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

18. Question 33Medium

    Where did David see the angel of the Lord standing with a drawn sword?

    • AAt the city gate
    • BIn the tabernacle
    • CAt the threshing floor of Ornan (Araunah) the Jebusite
    • DOn Mount Sinai
    Answer: C. At the threshing floor of Ornan (Araunah) the Jebusite1 Chronicles 21:15-16

    And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched …

19. Question 34Medium

    What did the angel flying in midair have to proclaim to those who live on the earth?

    • AThe song of Moses
    • BThe seven trumpets
    • CThe book of life
    • DThe eternal gospel
    Answer: D. The eternal gospelRevelation 14:6

    And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

20. Question 35Medium

    When the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, who did he say was also pregnant in her old age?

    • AElizabeth
    • BMartha
    • CSarah
    • DAnna
    Answer: A. ElizabethLuke 1:36

    And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

Hard questions

1. Question 36Hard

   Upon whom did Jesus tell Nathanael he would see angels ascending and descending, referencing the vision of Jacob’s ladder?

   • AThe Son of Man
   • BThe Mount of Olives
   • CThe New Temple
   • DThe throne of David
   Answer: A. The Son of ManJohn 1:51

   And he saith unto him, ‹Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.›

2. Question 37Hard

   Who came to help the angel after he was delayed by the prince of Persia for twenty-one days?

   • AThe King of Israel
   • BMichael, one of the chief princes
   • CGabriel, the messenger
   • DThe Ancient of Days
   Answer: B. Michael, one of the chief princesDaniel 10:13

   But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia.

3. Question 38Hard

   At what specific time of day did Cornelius see an angel of God in a vision?

   • AAt midnight
   • BAt sunrise
   • CAbout the ninth hour (3 PM)
   • DAt noon
   Answer: C. About the ninth hour (3 PM)Acts 10:3

   He saw in a vision evidently about the ninth hour of the day an angel of God coming in to him, and saying unto him, Cornelius.

4. Question 39Hard

   How did the angel describe the Savior born in the city of David?

   • AKing of Kings
   • BThe Holy One
   • CChrist the Lord
   • DThe Prince of Peace
   Answer: C. Christ the LordLuke 2:11

   For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

5. Question 40Hard

   Jesus said He could pray to His Father for how many legions of angels?

   • AOne hundred
   • BTen
   • CMore than twelve
   • DSeven
   Answer: C. More than twelveMatthew 26:53

   ‹Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?›

6. Question 41Hard

   The angel told Daniel that after fighting the prince of Persia, the prince of _____ would come.

   • AEgypt
   • BGreece
   • CRome
   • DBabylon
   Answer: B. GreeceDaniel 10:20

   Then said he, Knowest thou wherefore I come unto thee? and now will I return to fight with the prince of Persia: and when I am gone forth, lo, the prince of Grecia shall come.

7. Question 42Hard

   Where did the fifth angel pour his bowl, plunging its kingdom into darkness?

   • AOn the river Euphrates
   • BOn the great city of Babylon
   • COn the throne of the beast
   • DOn the false prophet
   Answer: C. On the throne of the beastRevelation 16:10

   And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,

8. Question 43Hard

   How many angels were given trumpets after the 7th seal was opened?

   • AFour
   • BTen
   • CTwelve
   • DSeven
   Answer: D. SevenRevelation 8:2

   And I saw the seven angels which stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.

9. Question 44Hard

   Where did the Angel of the Lord appear to Moses in a flame of fire in a bush?

   • AMount Zion
   • BMount Nebo
   • CMount Ararat
   • DWilderness of Mount Sinai
   Answer: D. Wilderness of Mount SinaiActs 7:30

   And when forty years were expired, there appeared to him in the wilderness of mount Sina an angel of the Lord in a flame of fire in a bush.

10. Question 45Hard

    When Peter and the angel reached the iron gate that leads to the city, what happened?

    • AThe guards opened it
    • BThe angel broke the lock
    • CPeter used a key
    • DIt opened to them of its own accord
    Answer: D. It opened to them of its own accordActs 12:10

    When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

11. Question 46Hard

    In Peter's first letter, what is described as being so profound that even 'angels long to look into' it?

    • AThe names of those condemned to hell
    • BThe creation of the physical universe
    • CThe exact date of the end of the world
    • DThe gospel of salvation preached to humanity
    Answer: D. The gospel of salvation preached to humanity1 Peter 1:12

    Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.

12. Question 47Hard

    The author of Hebrews quotes the Psalms to show Jesus' superiority to angels: 'You are my Son; today I have become your...'

    • AFather
    • BKing
    • CPriest
    • DLord
    Answer: A. FatherHebrews 1:5

    For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?

13. Question 48Hard

    What is the Hebrew name of the angel of the Abyss, the king over the locusts?

    • AAbaddon
    • BBeelzebub
    • CAzazel
    • DBelial
    Answer: A. AbaddonRevelation 9:11

    And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

14. Question 49Hard

    Which judge of Israel was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites when an angel appeared to him?

    • AGideon
    • BSamson
    • CJephthah
    • DEhud
    Answer: A. GideonJudges 6:11

    And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites.

15. Question 50Hard

    Jude mentions angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling.

    • ATrue
    • BFalse
    Answer: TrueJude 1:6

    And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.