Bible riddles make Scripture fun.
They help you think.
They help you learn.
They make kids and adults smile at the same time.

If you want something fresh for Sunday school, youth groups, sermons, family nights, or your Christian blog, this list gives you 100 simple and clever Bible riddles with answers.
They cover Old Testament heroes, New Testament stories, miracles, and meaningful moments.

Enjoy the journey.

100 Bible Riddles With Answers

1. Creation and Early Genesis Riddles

1. I was made from dust yet breathed by God. Who am I?

Answer: Adam

2. I was the garden where everything began. What am I?

Answer: Eden

3. I traded my birthright for a bowl of stew. Who am I?

Answer: Esau

4. I dreamed of stars bowing to me. Who am I?

Answer: Joseph

5. I was created from a rib. Who am I?

Answer: Eve

6. I was the tower built to reach heaven. What am I?

Answer: Tower of Babel

7. I am the tree whose fruit brought sin into the world. What am I?

Answer: The forbidden tree

8. I was the first person to commit murder. Who am I?

Answer: Cain

9. I lived 969 years. Who am I?

Answer: Methuselah

10. I am the sign God placed in the sky after the flood. What am I?

Answer: Rainbow

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2. Noah, Flood, and Early Heroes

11. I built a boat before rain ever fell. Who am I?

Answer: Noah

12. I was the boat that saved eight people. What am I?

Answer: The Ark

13. I am the bird that brought Noah a sign of hope. What am I?

Answer: A dove

14. I was swallowed whole but not eaten. Who am I?

Answer: Jonah

15. I lived in a big fish for three days. Who am I?

Answer: Jonah

16. I was swallowed by despair under a broom tree. Who am I?

Answer: Elijah

17. I was fed by ravens during a drought. Who am I?

Answer: Elijah

18. I am the bread that came down from heaven. What am I?

Answer: Manna

19. I am the water source Moses struck for Israel. What am I?

Answer: The rock at Horeb

20. I heard God speak from a burning bush. Who am I?

Answer: Moses

3. Moses, Exodus, and the Promised Land

21. I was the sea that split in two. What am I?

Answer: Red Sea

22. I was the mountain where God gave the commandments. What am I?

Answer: Mount Sinai

23. I stopped the sun from setting. Who am I?

Answer: Joshua

24. I am the city whose walls fell after a shout. What am I?

Answer: Jericho

25. I was swallowed by the earth for rebelling. Who am I?

Answer: Korah

26. I survived a fiery furnace without burning. Who am I?

Answer: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

27. I was healed when I dipped seven times in the river. Who am I?

Answer: Naaman

28. I was the river he dipped in. What am I?

Answer: Jordan River

29. I am the promised land flowing with milk and honey. What am I?

Answer: Canaan

30. I was fed by a widow whose oil never ran out. Who am I?

Answer: Elijah

4. Kings, Judges, and Old Testament Heroes

31. I killed a giant with a stone. Who am I?

Answer: David

32. I was the giant defeated by a shepherd. Who am I?

Answer: Goliath

33. I was the strong man brought down by a haircut. Who am I?

Answer: Samson

34. I was the king who wrote many wise sayings. Who am I?

Answer: Solomon

35. I am the armor no Israelite wanted to wear. What am I?

Answer: Saul’s armor

36. I chased David through the wilderness. Who am I?

Answer: Saul

37. I was the judge who asked God for a sign. Who am I?

Answer: Gideon

38. I am the animal used when Abraham offered a sacrifice. What am I?

Answer: A ram

39. I saw dry bones come to life. Who am I?

Answer: Ezekiel

40. I confronted King Ahab boldly. Who am I?

Answer: Elijah

5. Wisdom, Prophets, and Exile

41. I lost everything but never lost my faith. Who am I?

Answer: Job

42. I survived a night with lions. Who am I?

Answer: Daniel

43. I interpreted dreams while living in a palace. Who am I?

Answer: Joseph

44. I was the king eaten by worms because of pride. Who am I?

Answer: Herod

45. I wrote many psalms and played the harp. Who am I?

Answer: David

46. I was raised from the dead after four days. Who am I?

Answer: Lazarus

47. I am the king who saw handwriting on a wall. Who am I?

Answer: Belshazzar

48. I fell asleep during a sermon and fell from a window. Who am I?

Answer: Eutychus

49. I was the man who wrestled with an angel. Who am I?

Answer: Jacob

50. I was the king who threw Daniel into the lions’ den. Who am I?

Answer: Darius

6. Birth and Life of Jesus

51. I was the place where Jesus was born. What am I?

Answer: Bethlehem

52. I am the star that led wise men to Jesus. What am I?

Answer: Bethlehem star

53. I am the animal that carried Jesus into Jerusalem. What am I?

Answer: A donkey

54. I am the crown placed on Jesus’ head. What am I?

Answer: Crown of thorns

55. I am the tree Zacchaeus climbed. What am I?

Answer: Sycamore tree

56. I am the well where Jesus met a Samaritan woman. What am I?

Answer: Jacob’s well

57. I am the sea where Jesus calmed a storm. What am I?

Answer: Sea of Galilee

58. I was healed by touching Jesus’ cloak. Who am I?

Answer: Woman with the issue of blood

59. I turned water into something better. What am I?

Answer: Water jars at Cana

60. I am the prayer Jesus taught. What am I?

Answer: The Lord’s Prayer

7. Disciples and Followers of Jesus

61. I walked on water but started sinking. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

62. I denied Jesus three times. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

63. I doubted until I touched His wounds. Who am I?

Answer: Thomas

64. I betrayed Jesus for silver. Who am I?

Answer: Judas

65. I hosted Jesus while busy with chores. Who am I?

Answer: Martha

66. I chose to listen instead of serve. Who am I?

Answer: Mary of Bethany

67. I was the tax collector who became a disciple. Who am I?

Answer: Matthew

68. I preached boldly after Pentecost. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

69. I am the disciple who wrote Revelation. Who am I?

Answer: John

70. I climbed a rooftop and saw a strange vision. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

8. Miracles and New Testament Moments

71. I fed thousands with almost nothing. What miracle am I?

Answer: Feeding of the 5,000

72. I was the pool where people waited for healing. What am I?

Answer: Pool of Bethesda

73. I am the man healed through mud on my eyes. Who am I?

Answer: Blind man in John 9

74. I was struck blind on the road to Damascus. Who am I?

Answer: Saul/Paul

75. I was raised from the dead after four days. Who am I?

Answer: Lazarus

76. I am the gift of God that is eternal. What am I?

Answer: Salvation

77. I am the good news that saves the world. What am I?

Answer: The Gospel

78. I was the first Christian martyr. Who am I?

Answer: Stephen

79. I died but woke up because Peter prayed. Who am I?

Answer: Tabitha (Dorcas)

80. I was freed from prison by an angel. Who am I?

Answer: Peter

9. Difficult and Thought-Provoking Riddles

81. I fell from heaven like lightning. Who am I?

Answer: Satan

82. I am the stone the builders rejected. Who am I?

Answer: Jesus

83. I am the shortest verse in the Bible. What am I?

Answer: Jesus wept

84. I am the crown of sharp pain placed on a king. What am I?

Answer: Crown of thorns

85. I was the ruler who washed his hands. Who am I?

Answer: Pilate

86. I was the king who ordered babies in Bethlehem to die. Who am I?

Answer: Herod the Great

87. I was eaten by worms for my pride. Who am I?

Answer: Herod

88. I am the star that led seekers to truth. What am I?

Answer: Bethlehem star

89. I was the king who saw handwriting on a wall. Who am I?

Answer: Belshazzar

90. I am the stone rolled away on the third day. What am I?

Answer: The tomb stone

10. Final Group of Mixed Riddles

91. I was the younger son who ran away and returned. Who am I?

Answer: Prodigal son

92. I am the body part Jesus washed to teach humility. What am I?

Answer: Feet

93. I was the first woman to see the risen Jesus. Who am I?

Answer: Mary Magdalene

94. I am the water that became wine. What am I?

Answer: Cana miracle water

95. I am the light that no darkness can overcome. What am I?

Answer: Jesus

96. I was the king who chased David. Who am I?

Answer: Saul

97. I am the land promised to Abraham. What am I?

Answer: Canaan

98. I was the king who threatened Esther’s people. Who am I?

Answer: Haman

99. I am the place Jesus prayed before His arrest. What am I?

Answer: Gethsemane

100. I am the good news that gives eternal life. What am I?

Answer: The Gospel

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