Bible Taboo card generator
Quick answer
Bible Taboo (also called the forbidden words game) has players describe a Bible word, like “Noah”, without saying the four forbidden words listed on the card (ark, flood, animals, rain). It suits youth groups and adults. Use the cards below on screen or print them.
Noah
51 cards
How to play
- Form two teams. One player is the clue-giver; someone from the other team watches the card.
- The clue-giver describes the top word without saying it or any of the forbidden words.
- Their team guesses as many cards as possible in 60 seconds.
- Score a point per correct guess. If a forbidden word is said, the watcher buzzes and the card is skipped.
Tips for leaders
- No gestures, “sounds like” or first letters allowed.
- Use “People” cards for younger youth and “Church words” for a harder round.
- Great as a review game at the end of a Bible study series.
All Bible Taboo cards (51)
People (20)
- Noah Don’t say: Ark, Flood, Animals, Rain
- Moses Don’t say: Egypt, Red Sea, Commandments, Pharaoh
- David Don’t say: Goliath, King, Sling, Shepherd
- Goliath Don’t say: Giant, David, Stone, Philistine
- Jonah Don’t say: Fish, Whale, Nineveh, Swallowed
- Daniel Don’t say: Lions, Den, Pray, Babylon
- Adam Don’t say: Eve, First, Man, Garden
- Zacchaeus Don’t say: Tree, Short, Tax, Collector
- Peter Don’t say: Fisherman, Rock, Disciple, Denied
- Paul Don’t say: Letters, Saul, Damascus, Apostle
- Samson Don’t say: Strong, Hair, Delilah, Lion
- Esther Don’t say: Queen, King, Mordecai, Persia
- Ruth Don’t say: Naomi, Boaz, Loyal, Moab
- Joseph Don’t say: Coat, Brothers, Egypt, Dreams
- Abraham Don’t say: Sarah, Isaac, Father, Stars
- Mary Don’t say: Mother, Jesus, Joseph, Angel
- Elijah Don’t say: Prophet, Fire, Chariot, Ravens
- Gideon Don’t say: Fleece, Trumpets, Army, Judge
- Lazarus Don’t say: Dead, Tomb, Martha, Raised
- Disciples Don’t say: Twelve, Followers, Jesus, Apostles
Stories (11)
- Rainbow Don’t say: Colors, Promise, Rain, Sky
- Ark Don’t say: Noah, Boat, Animals, Flood
- Garden of Eden Don’t say: Adam, Eve, Tree, Snake
- Ten Commandments Don’t say: Moses, Rules, Stone, Sinai
- Good Samaritan Don’t say: Help, Road, Parable, Neighbor
- Prodigal son Don’t say: Father, Home, Parable, Pigs
- Jericho Don’t say: Walls, Trumpets, Joshua, Fell
- Five loaves Don’t say: Fish, Bread, Crowd, 5,000
- Tower of Babel Don’t say: Languages, Tall, Build, Sky
- Burning bush Don’t say: Moses, Fire, God, Voice
- Pentecost Don’t say: Holy Spirit, Fire, Tongues, Church
Church words (11)
- Prayer Don’t say: Talk, God, Amen, Hands
- Bible Don’t say: Book, Read, Scripture, Testament
- Angel Don’t say: Wings, Heaven, Gabriel, Messenger
- Shepherd Don’t say: Sheep, Flock, Staff, Field
- Baptism Don’t say: Water, John, River, Church
- Heaven Don’t say: God, Angels, Sky, Forever
- Psalms Don’t say: David, Songs, Book, Praise
- Sabbath Don’t say: Rest, Seventh, Day, Week
- Genesis Don’t say: First, Book, Creation, Beginning
- Revelation Don’t say: Last, Book, John, End
- Communion Don’t say: Bread, Cup, Church, Lord's Supper
Christmas (5)
- Christmas Don’t say: Jesus, Born, December, Manger
- Manger Don’t say: Baby, Jesus, Hay, Bethlehem
- Bethlehem Don’t say: Town, Born, Jesus, Christmas
- Wise men Don’t say: Three, Star, Gifts, East
- Shepherds Don’t say: Sheep, Field, Night, Angels
Easter (4)
- Easter Don’t say: Risen, Tomb, Sunday, Eggs
- Cross Don’t say: Jesus, Wood, Died, Easter
- Last Supper Don’t say: Bread, Wine, Jesus, Disciples
- Palm Sunday Don’t say: Donkey, Jerusalem, Hosanna, Branches
Frequently asked questions
How do you play Bible Taboo?
Describe the main word on the card so your team can guess it, without saying any of the forbidden words underneath. Get as many as you can before the timer runs out.
Is Bible Taboo good for adults?
Yes. It is one of the best Bible games for adult small groups because it rewards Bible knowledge and quick thinking.
What age is Bible Taboo for?
About 10 and up. Younger children can play with “Easy” cards and a longer timer.
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