Biblical Symbolism Worksheet
Explore common symbols found in the Bible and their meanings with this Grade 5 social studies worksheet.
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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?
War
Peace and the Holy Spirit
Strength
Famine
2. The 'lamb' is often used as a symbol for which biblical figure?
Moses
David
Jesus Christ
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.
True
False
6. 'Water' is a common symbol for cleansing, purification, and new life in the Bible.
True
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
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