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Bible word scramble (printable)

Unscramble twelve Bible names and words, each with a short clue — a Sunday school favorite for ages 8 and up.

Bible Word Scramble

12 words · clues

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Bible Word Scramble

NameDate

  1. ANOHBuilt an ark for the animals
  2. SMSOELed the Israelites out of Egypt
  3. IDVDAShepherd boy who defeated Goliath
  4. HOJNASwallowed by a great fish
  5. EENDGarden where Adam and Eve lived
  6. EHEEHBTLMTown where Jesus was born
  7. SLPSMABook of songs and prayers
  8. ESGNISEFirst book of the Bible
  9. ISECPSDLITwelve followers of Jesus
  10. AKRBig boat that survived the flood
  11. MNERGAFeeding trough used as a cradle
  12. ESDHERHPPerson who looks after sheep

Bible Word Scramble — Answer key

  1. ANOHNOAHBuilt an ark for the animals
  2. SMSOEMOSESLed the Israelites out of Egypt
  3. IDVDADAVIDShepherd boy who defeated Goliath
  4. HOJNAJONAHSwallowed by a great fish
  5. EENDEDENGarden where Adam and Eve lived
  6. EHEEHBTLMBETHLEHEMTown where Jesus was born
  7. SLPSMAPSALMSBook of songs and prayers
  8. ESGNISEGENESISFirst book of the Bible
  9. ISECPSDLIDISCIPLESTwelve followers of Jesus
  10. AKRARKBig boat that survived the flood
  11. MNERGAMANGERFeeding trough used as a cradle
  12. ESDHERHPSHEPHERDPerson who looks after sheep

About this Bible word scramble

Every word in this Bible word scramble has its letters shuffled so that at most a third stay in place, and no jumble is left the same as its answer. Each scrambled word has a short clue, and the worksheet prints on one page with the answer key on the next. To solve it online, click Play online, type each answer on its line and press Check answers.

The same words are also a Bible crossword puzzle — use the scramble as a warm-up and the crossword as the main activity.

Ways to use it

  • Sunday school class activity
  • Vacation Bible School take-home sheet
  • Family devotion time

How to print or save as PDF

  1. Click Print / PDF above the worksheet.
  2. Choose your printer, or choose "Save as PDF" as the destination to keep a file.
  3. Print at 100% scale on letter or A4 paper. Page 1 is the worksheet, page 2 is the answer key.

FAQ

Is this Bible word scramble free?

Yes. The worksheet and its answer key are free to print, save as PDF or download as PNG for classroom, home or party use.

How hard is this Bible word scramble?

Ages 8+. Each of the 12 words has a short clue.

Where are the answers?

Click Answer key above the worksheet, or print it: the answer key comes out on page 2.

Can I make my own version?

Yes. Click Customize to open these words in the free word scramble maker, change the list, add or remove hints and print it. Click New layout there for a fresh shuffle.

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