53 Bible Riddles Fun and Challenging

1. I was created from a rib and named “woman.” Who am I?

2. I built an ark to survive a great flood. Who am I?

3. I was thrown into a den of lions but emerged unscathed. Who am I?

4. It kept him steady and others away, showed the way, and turned into a snake. What is it?

5. A prophet taken up to heaven in a chariot of fire. Who am I?

6. I interpreted dreams for a Pharaoh and saved Egypt from famine. Who am I?

7. In the fields, I tended flocks by day, A humble shepherd in the sun’s bright ray. From Bethlehem’s hills, I watched the land, With a sling and stones always at hand. One day a giant, fierce and tall, Threatened my people, causing them to stall. With faith as my armor, I took my stand, A single stone, and a sling in my hand. Defying the odds, with courage high, I struck him down, under the open sky. From a shepherd boy to a hero, Who am I, known across the lands?

8. I was the first king of Israel, anointed by Samuel. Who am I?

9. In troubled seas, I tried to flee, A mission given by the divine. But my path was altered, and my fate intertwined, With a creature of the ocean, mighty and blind. For three days and nights, in darkness I stayed, Within the belly of the beast, I fervently prayed. From the depths, I emerged, with a lesson to relay, Who am I, who saw the light after three days?

10. I guided my people through the parted sea, From bondage in Egypt to a land set free. On Sinai’s peak, commandments came to me. Who am I?

11. I am the city whose walls fell after Joshua’s army marched around them. What city am I?

11. I am the city whose walls fell after Joshua’s army marched around them. What city am I?

12. Promised by God, my lineage would unfold, as vast as stars. Father of nations, as the prophecy foretold. At a century old, I welcomed my son, Who am I, through whom many tribes have begun?

13. With strength unmatched, I stood tall and rare, Until betrayed by a woman who cut my hair. Once mighty, now laid bare. Who am I?

14. Where flames did not consume, a divine sight to see, Moses heard God’s voice, calling out to thee. Sacred in history, What mountain am I?

15. A paradise on Earth of ancient plan, where life first began, Home to the first woman and man. What garden am I?

16. In fleeing a city consumed by divine wrath, I looked back, straying from the righteous path. Who am I, now a pillar of salt in the aftermath?

17. With waters divided by divine command, I opened a path through the shifting sand. What sea am I, where freedom began?

18. From the heavens, I fell, a gift to the land, Sustaining the Israelites by divine hand. What am I, the bread in the wilderness grand?

18. In a chariot of fire, with horses aflame, I ascended to heaven, forever to remain. Who am I, the prophet in the whirlwind’s claim?

18. In a chariot of fire, with horses aflame, I ascended to heaven, forever to remain. Who am I, the prophet in the whirlwind’s claim?

19. With wisdom renowned and judgment so clear, I built a great temple held ever dear. The king with a legacy revered, Who am I?

19. With wisdom renowned and judgment so clear, I built a great temple held ever dear. The king with a legacy revered, Who am I?

20. Visited by an angel, with news divine, I bore a son, in a humble sign. The mother of the Christ, Who am I?

21. A hill of sorrow, where a sacrifice was made. The Savior’s life for mankind he laid. Where redemption’s price was paid. What place am I?

22. With a kiss of betrayal under night’s dark veil. I led the guards to the one they’d assail. The apostle whose loyalty did fail. Who am I?

23. Flowing through the land with waters so pure, I witnessed a baptism, a moment to endure. Where Jesus’ faith was sure, What river am I?

24. Driven by jealousy, I committed the first sin, Ending my brother’s life, and unleashing darkness within. Who am I, marked by the deed so grim?

25. In the temple, I wept, with a heart full of strife, Praying for a child to bring forth new life. Blessed with a son named Samuel through devotion and might. Who am I?

25. In the temple, I wept, with a heart full of strife, Praying for a child to bring forth new life. Blessed with a son named Samuel through devotion and might. Who am I?

26. With courage and grace, I defied the decree, Saving my people by approaching the king unfree. The queen who acted boldly and wisely. Who am I?

27. In fear and denial, my faith I disowned, Three times before dawn, as the rooster intoned. Who am I, the disciple whose courage was overthrown

28. With ambition to reach the heavens so high, Our tongues were confounded, and unity passed by. Where languages multiply, What tower am I?

29. With ambition to reach the heavens so high, Our tongues were confounded, and unity passed by. Where languages multiply, What tower am I?

30. A tax collector, small in stature, but keen, I climbed a sycamore tree to see the Nazarene. Who am I, seeking salvation in a humble scene?

31. Persuaded by plots, I signed a decree, Casting a faithful man(Daniel) into a den with glee. Who am I, the king who saw his loyalty tested mightily?

32. I stood against Ahab, with courage unshaken, Calling fire from heaven, a sign overtaken. Who am I, the prophet with faith unbreaken?

33. The firstborn of Eden, tending flocks with care, A shepherd by trade, in the fields so fair. Who am I, the son whose offering was rare?

34. From cupbearer to builder, with a mission grand. I restored Jerusalem’s walls, by divine command leading my people to reclaim the land. Who am I?

35. In my old age, a promise was fulfilled. Bearing a prophet, as God had willed. The mother of the Baptist, Who am I?

36. At a wedding feast, joy did entwine. Where water turned to the finest wine. Blessed with the miracle divine, What city am I?

37. With faith, I stepped upon the sea, But doubt caused waves to swallow me. Who am I, who faltered despite His plea?

38. In a garden of olive trees, Jesus knelt to pray, Where sorrow and betrayal marked the way. What place am I, where He was taken that fateful day?

39. Beside my brother, with words I’d relay, I spoke to Pharaoh, paving the way. Who am I, aiding Moses in what he’d say?

40. A story of loyalty and love so profound, A Moabite woman whose grace did astound. Where David’s roots are found? What book am I?

41. With a jar of perfume, so precious and sweet, I anointed Jesus’ feet in a loving feat. Who am I, showing care in a way so neat?

42. I am the prophet who confronted David about his sin with Bathsheba. Who am I?

43. A small town where Jesus played and grew, Learning and helping with things to do. What place am I, where His childhood flew

44 . Seen in the sky and by a waterfall, first appeared to Noah. What am I?

45. A gift to one, bringing joy and light, To others, a poison, a cause for spite. A colorful coat that was stolen by night. What is it, causing both delight and fright?

46. A bite from this fruit brought a great fall, Creating many jams, affecting all. What fruit am I, forbidden in Eden’s hall??

47. In a dream, a ladder stretched to the sky, Angels ascending and descending by. Who am I, seeing heaven from where I lie?

48. In a dream, a ladder stretched to the sky, Angels ascending and descending by. Who am I, seeing heaven from where I lie?

49. I asked for wisdom above all things, and it was granted, along with riches and honor. Who am I?

50. I asked for wisdom above all things, and it was granted, along with riches and honor. Who am I?

51. I built an ark at God’s command, saving my family and many creatures from a great flood. Who am I?

52. A place where people gather to pray, Worship, and sing, each sacred day. With steeples high and bells that ring, What am I, where faith and fellowship cling?

53. Out of the eater, something to eat; out of the strong, something sweet. (Judges 14:14, NIV)