Malachi Quiz — Questions and Answers
All 10 questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the King James Version reference. Use this page as a study guide, an answer key, or a quick review sheet.
Q1.In the first chapter, which brother did God say He loved, and which did He say He hated?
- A. Loved Jacob, hated Esau ✓
- B. Loved Isaac, hated Ishmael
- C. Loved Abel, hated Cain
- D. Loved David, hated Saul
Answer: Loved Jacob, hated Esau
The Lord declares, 'I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau.'
Q2.What kind of bread did the priests offer upon God's altar that led to their rebuke?
- A. Unleavened bread
- B. Polluted bread ✓
- C. Mouldy bread
- D. Barley bread
Answer: Polluted bread
The priests are accused of offering 'polluted bread' upon the altar.
Q3.God states that His name shall be great among which group of people?
- A. The Levites only
- B. The Pharisees
- C. The Gentiles ✓
- D. The Edomites
Answer: The Gentiles
God declares His name shall be great among the Gentiles from the rising of the sun.
Q4.With which tribe did God make a covenant of life and peace regarding the priesthood?
- A. Judah
- B. Benjamin
- C. Levi ✓
- D. Ephraim
Answer: Levi
The Lord speaks of His covenant being with Levi for the fear wherewith he feared Him.
Q5.Complete the verse: 'For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth...'
- A. Idolatry
- B. Putting away ✓
- C. Lying lips
- D. Pride
Answer: Putting away
The KJV uses the term 'putting away' to refer to divorce.
Q6.Who does God say He will send to prepare the way before Him?
- A. His messenger ✓
- B. A great king
- C. A pillar of fire
- D. An army of angels
Answer: His messenger
The Lord says, 'Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me.'
Q7.Because the Lord does not change, what happens to the sons of Jacob?
- A. They are blessed forever
- B. They are not consumed ✓
- C. They are scattered
- D. They are made kings
Answer: They are not consumed
The Lord says, 'I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.'
Q8.In what two ways does God specifically say the people have robbed Him?
- A. In gold and silver
- B. In time and service
- C. In tithes and offerings ✓
- D. In prayer and fasting
Answer: In tithes and offerings
God asks, 'Will a man rob God?' and specifies 'In tithes and offerings.'
Q9.What was written for them that feared the Lord and thought upon His name?
- A. A book of remembrance ✓
- B. A decree of safety
- C. A new law
- D. A letter of commendation
Answer: A book of remembrance
A book of remembrance was written before Him for them that feared the LORD.
Q10.Which prophet does God promise to send before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD?
- A. Moses
- B. Isaiah
- C. Elijah ✓
- D. Jeremiah
Answer: Elijah
The final chapter promises, 'Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet.'