Biblical Symbolism Worksheet
Explore common biblical symbols and their meanings in this Grade 7 social studies worksheet.
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Biblical Symbolism Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your understanding of biblical symbolism.
1. What does the dove often symbolize in biblical texts?
War and conflict
Peace and the Holy Spirit
Wisdom and knowledge
Power and strength
2. In the Bible, what does the number forty (40) often represent?
A short period of time
A time of testing or judgment
Eternal life
A new beginning
3. The rainbow is a biblical symbol of God's to never again destroy the earth by flood.
4. In the book of Revelation, a lamb often symbolizes .
5. Explain the symbolic meaning of light and darkness in the Bible. Provide at least one example for each.
Match each biblical symbol with its common meaning.
6. Serpent
a. New life, resurrection
7. Lion
b. Evil, temptation, deception
8. Water
c. Royalty, strength, courage
9. The color red in the Bible always symbolizes sin.
True
False
10. Mountains in the Bible can symbolize a place of encounter with God.
True
False