BIBL 105 Quiz 8
How many books are in the poetry section?
5
How does the Bible describe Job?
All of the above
Psalms would often be sung at...
All of the above
Which of the following are not one of Job's three friends that come to visit him?
Diblaim
A proverb is a long paragraph of information which usually conveys its message in depth with little use of figurative language.
False
Hebrew Poetry rarely uses figurative language.
False
Job had 3 sons and 7 daughters.
False
The book of Job introduces Job as a poor man.
False
The book of Proverbs focuses primarily on Theological issues rather than practical ones.
False
The historical books never rely on the poetic mode of expression in order to communicate their timeless message.
False
There are 7 poetical books grouped together in the English bible.
False
In Job 2 who said, "Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil"?
Job
What did Job's friends do for the first seven says of being with Job?
Sat in silence
"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1. This verse is an example of
Synonymous Parallelism
A lament is a prayer offered in a time of trouble.
True
According to the textbook, many of the psalms were sung in relation to specific worship services at the temple.
True
According to the textbook, the Hebrews used poetry to express the soul.
True
Hebrew wisdom teaches the reader not only how to live a good life but also how to live a godly life.
True
Proverbs are general truths, not specific promises or guarantees from God.
True
The book of Proverbs concentrates primarily on practical issues, rather than theological issues.
True
The book of Proverbs is unique in the sense that it is a collection of discourses and sayings compiled into collections, which were then combined into the larger collection known as the book of Proverbs.
True
The prevailing metaphor in Psalms is that the Lord is king over all creation.
True
Where was Job from?
Uz
The English word for Psalm comes from the Greek word psalmos, meaning...
a song sung to the accompaniment of a harp
According to the textbook, Psalm 119 is an example of
an acrostic