BIBL 313 Test 4: Guidelines | Questions and
Answers | Study of the Prophets | 2026/2027
Updated | 100% Correct
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
50 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam assesses advanced understanding of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, including historical
contexts, literary forms, theological themes, prophetic call narratives, covenant lawsuits, eschatological
visions, and modern interpretive methods. It is designed for upper-division undergraduates at research
universities and follows standards of the Society of Biblical Literature.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 70% (for credit); A+ requires 95%+.
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,1. Which prophet's call narrative includes a vision of the divine throne-chariot (merkabah)
and a commissioning to a rebellious people?
[ ] A. Isaiah
[ ] B. Ezekiel
[ ] C. Jeremiah
[ ] D. Amos
CORRECT: B. Ezekiel
Ezekiel 1-3 describes the merkabah vision and his commissioning to exiles. Isaiah 6 has a throne vision but
not the chariot; Jeremiah 1 is a call without such vision; Amos 7:14-15 is a brief call.
2. The book of Hosea primarily uses which metaphor to depict Israel's relationship with
God?
[ ] A. Parent-child
[ ] B. Master-servant
[ ] C. Husband-wife
[ ] D. Vineyard-keeper
CORRECT: C. Husband-wife
Hosea's marriage to Gomer symbolizes Israel's unfaithfulness. While other metaphors appear, the
husband-wife covenant image dominates (Hos 1-3).
3. In Amos 5:24, the prophet demands that justice roll down like waters. This is best
understood as a critique of:
[ ] A. Idolatrous worship at Bethel
[ ] B. Empty religious ritual devoid of social righteousness
[ ] C. Foreign alliances with Assyria
[ ] D. Corruption of the priesthood in Jerusalem
CORRECT: B. Empty religious ritual devoid of social righteousness
Amos 5:21-24 condemns festivals and offerings that mask injustice. It is not primarily about idolatry, foreign
alliances, or Jerusalem priesthood.
4. Which prophetic book contains the 'servant songs' that culminate in Isaiah 53's
suffering servant?
[ ] A. Jeremiah
[ ] B. Ezekiel
[ ] C. Isaiah
[ ] D. Zechariah
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, CORRECT: C. Isaiah
The servant songs are found in Isaiah 42, 49, 50, and 52:13-53:12. Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah lack
these specific poems.
5. The 'new covenant' promise in Jeremiah 31:31-34 is distinctive because it emphasizes:
[ ] A. A rebuilt temple in Jerusalem
[ ] B. Internal transformation and individual knowledge of God
[ ] C. Political independence from Babylon
[ ] D. Restoration of the Davidic monarchy
CORRECT: B. Internal transformation and individual knowledge of God
Jeremiah 31:33-34 stresses the law written on hearts and universal knowledge of God, unlike the old
covenant. Other options are not the focus of this passage.
6. The book of Jonah is unique among prophetic books primarily because:
[ ] A. It contains no oracles of judgment against Israel
[ ] B. It is written entirely in poetry
[ ] C. It focuses on a prophet's successful mission to a foreign city
[ ] D. It denies God's universal mercy
CORRECT: C. It focuses on a prophet's successful mission to a foreign city
Jonah narrates a prophet sent to Nineveh who reluctantly preaches and the city repents. It is not entirely
poetic, and it affirms God's mercy beyond Israel.
7. Which prophet's vision of the valley of dry bones symbolizes national resurrection and
restoration?
[ ] A. Ezekiel
[ ] B. Daniel
[ ] C. Zechariah
[ ] D. Malachi
CORRECT: A. Ezekiel
Ezekiel 37:1-14 depicts dry bones coming to life as a metaphor for Israel's restoration. Daniel, Zechariah, and
Malachi have different visions.
8. The 'Day of the Lord' in Joel 2 is characterized by:
[ ] A. A locust plague as a call to repentance
[ ] B. A future outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh
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Answers | Study of the Prophets | 2026/2027
Updated | 100% Correct
Practice Question Bank & Answer Rationale
THIS PACK CONTAINS
50 exam-style multiple-choice questions. Each question includes the correct answer and a complete rationale
for focused revision.
COVERAGE
This exam assesses advanced understanding of the Latter Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, including historical
contexts, literary forms, theological themes, prophetic call narratives, covenant lawsuits, eschatological
visions, and modern interpretive methods. It is designed for upper-division undergraduates at research
universities and follows standards of the Society of Biblical Literature.
STUDY GUIDE
Recommended duration: 3 hours. Passing target: 70% (for credit); A+ requires 95%+.
HIGHP - Page 1 of 16
,1. Which prophet's call narrative includes a vision of the divine throne-chariot (merkabah)
and a commissioning to a rebellious people?
[ ] A. Isaiah
[ ] B. Ezekiel
[ ] C. Jeremiah
[ ] D. Amos
CORRECT: B. Ezekiel
Ezekiel 1-3 describes the merkabah vision and his commissioning to exiles. Isaiah 6 has a throne vision but
not the chariot; Jeremiah 1 is a call without such vision; Amos 7:14-15 is a brief call.
2. The book of Hosea primarily uses which metaphor to depict Israel's relationship with
God?
[ ] A. Parent-child
[ ] B. Master-servant
[ ] C. Husband-wife
[ ] D. Vineyard-keeper
CORRECT: C. Husband-wife
Hosea's marriage to Gomer symbolizes Israel's unfaithfulness. While other metaphors appear, the
husband-wife covenant image dominates (Hos 1-3).
3. In Amos 5:24, the prophet demands that justice roll down like waters. This is best
understood as a critique of:
[ ] A. Idolatrous worship at Bethel
[ ] B. Empty religious ritual devoid of social righteousness
[ ] C. Foreign alliances with Assyria
[ ] D. Corruption of the priesthood in Jerusalem
CORRECT: B. Empty religious ritual devoid of social righteousness
Amos 5:21-24 condemns festivals and offerings that mask injustice. It is not primarily about idolatry, foreign
alliances, or Jerusalem priesthood.
4. Which prophetic book contains the 'servant songs' that culminate in Isaiah 53's
suffering servant?
[ ] A. Jeremiah
[ ] B. Ezekiel
[ ] C. Isaiah
[ ] D. Zechariah
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, CORRECT: C. Isaiah
The servant songs are found in Isaiah 42, 49, 50, and 52:13-53:12. Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Zechariah lack
these specific poems.
5. The 'new covenant' promise in Jeremiah 31:31-34 is distinctive because it emphasizes:
[ ] A. A rebuilt temple in Jerusalem
[ ] B. Internal transformation and individual knowledge of God
[ ] C. Political independence from Babylon
[ ] D. Restoration of the Davidic monarchy
CORRECT: B. Internal transformation and individual knowledge of God
Jeremiah 31:33-34 stresses the law written on hearts and universal knowledge of God, unlike the old
covenant. Other options are not the focus of this passage.
6. The book of Jonah is unique among prophetic books primarily because:
[ ] A. It contains no oracles of judgment against Israel
[ ] B. It is written entirely in poetry
[ ] C. It focuses on a prophet's successful mission to a foreign city
[ ] D. It denies God's universal mercy
CORRECT: C. It focuses on a prophet's successful mission to a foreign city
Jonah narrates a prophet sent to Nineveh who reluctantly preaches and the city repents. It is not entirely
poetic, and it affirms God's mercy beyond Israel.
7. Which prophet's vision of the valley of dry bones symbolizes national resurrection and
restoration?
[ ] A. Ezekiel
[ ] B. Daniel
[ ] C. Zechariah
[ ] D. Malachi
CORRECT: A. Ezekiel
Ezekiel 37:1-14 depicts dry bones coming to life as a metaphor for Israel's restoration. Daniel, Zechariah, and
Malachi have different visions.
8. The 'Day of the Lord' in Joel 2 is characterized by:
[ ] A. A locust plague as a call to repentance
[ ] B. A future outpouring of the Spirit on all flesh
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