Curiosities of the Bible

Who was put to death by a plague? What's the shortest verse? 446 pages of Bible prize questions, enigmas and curiosities that Victorian Sunday schools competed over.

Curiosities of the Bible (Scripture Enigma No 16 A)

6 pages in this part of Curiosities of the Bible.

Curiosities of the Bible

SCRIPTURE ENIGMA, No. 16. 1. A servant of God, who followed Him fully. 2 Another servant of God, who feared the Lord greatly. 3. The woman…

Curiosities of the Bible: David

The initials form a gracious invitation of the Lord Jesus. SCRIPTURE ENIGMA, No. 17. 1. One who had better ne'er been born-his second name…

Curiosities of the Bible: Christ

SCRIPTURE ENIGMA, No. 18. 1. What office did our Lord fulfil in offering Himself a sacrifice for sin? 2. What expression is used concerning…

Curiosities of the Bible: Israel

SCRIPTURE ENIGMA, No. 28. 1. The man who credence gave on touch of hand. 2 That which is equal to a murderous deed. 3. A fruit much eaten…

Curiosities of the Bible: Remove

Remove a letter, and behold!

Curiosities of the Bible: Earth

Earth revolves, and lo! I come, Out of darkness springing; Men and beasts their task resume, Birds their carols singing; Glad my smiling…

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