Genesis 9 Quiz - Test Your Knowledge on the Chapter

Which of the following was not part of the blessing God gave Noah after the flood (Gen. 9:1)?

After the flood, humans were allowed to eat meat with one stipulation (Gen. 9:4):

What was the punishment for anyone shedding the blood of a fellow human (Gen. 9:6)?

God's covenant with Noah and the animals after leaving the ark was that (Gen. 9:11):

What was a sign of God's covenant with Noah after the flood (Gen. 9:13)?

God said that when he sees the rainbow what will He do (Gen. 9:16)?

All of the following were sons of Noah except (Gen. 9:18):

Which son exposed the nakedness of his father, Noah (Gen. 9:22)?

Who was cursed after Noah awoke from his wine (Gen. 9:25)?

Whose God was blessed by Noah after his wine incident (Gen. 9:26)?

Whose territory would increase as stated in Noah's blessing after his drunkness (Gen. 9:26)?

What curse came on Canaan after the incident of Noah and the wine (Gen. 9:25)?

God's Blessing to Noah

Noah was blessed by God to be fruitful and multiply after the flood.
Beasts were designated to fear humankind as part of this blessing.
Humans gained the ability to eat moving creatures, but there was no mention of boats being built for flood protection.

Dietary Restrictions

The consumption of meat was permitted post-flood with a specific restriction: blood must not be consumed.
The lifeblood is emphasized in God's command regarding dietary practices.

Punishment for Violence

The punishment for shedding human blood is death, specifically that the offender's blood should also be shed by humans.

God's Covenant with Noah

After leaving the ark, God established a covenant ensuring that all life would not be destroyed again by a flood.
This covenant extended to Noah and all living creatures.

Sign of the Covenant

The rainbow serves as a sign of God's covenant post-flood, symbolizing his promise not to destroy the earth by water again.
God remembers His covenant whenever He sees the rainbow in the sky.

Noah's Family

Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth; Canaan is not identified as a son of Noah.
Ham exposed Noah's nakedness, leading to significant consequences for his descendants.

Curses and Blessings

Canaan was cursed by Noah after the incident involving wine, specifically destined to be a slave to his brothers.
Noah blessed Shem, indicating his descendants would be favored.
Japheth's territory was prophesied to expand as part of Noah's blessings.

Summary of Lessons

Respect for life is underscored by the teachings on the value of human blood.
The covenant solidified God's relationship with creation, marking a new beginning after the flood.
The complex family dynamics of Noah and the consequences of actions provide moral and social lessons.

Test your knowledge of Genesis 9 with this quiz based on Ted Hildebrandt's flashcards. Explore the blessings given to Noah and the instructions following the flood. How well do you understand the changes in humanity's relationship with God and creation?