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Biblical Symbolism Worksheet

Explore common symbols found in the Bible and their meanings with this Grade 5 social studies worksheet.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.4CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.4

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Biblical Symbolism

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of common symbols found in the Bible.

1. What does the symbol of a 'dove' often represent in the Bible?

a

War

b

Peace and the Holy Spirit

c

Strength

d

Famine

2. The 'lamb' is often used as a symbol for which biblical figure?

a

Moses

b

David

c

Jesus Christ

d

Abraham

3. A 'crown' in the Bible often symbolizes  , authority, or victory.

4. The 'shepherd' is a symbol of a leader or protector, often referring to God or  .

5. The 'lion' in the Bible always represents evil and destruction.

T

True

F

False

6. 'Water' is a common symbol for cleansing, purification, and new life in the Bible.

T

True

F

False

7. What does the 'rainbow' symbolize in the biblical story of Noah?

8. Explain the meaning of 'light' and 'darkness' as symbols in the Bible.

Match each biblical symbol on the left with its common meaning on the right.

9. Fire

 

a. New beginnings, growth

10. Bread

 

b. Cleansing, judgment, presence of God

11. Tree

 

c. Sustenance, life, body of Christ