He named his first daughter Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch.
Parallel translations
- WEB He called the name of the first, Jemimah; and the name of the second, Keziah; and the name of the third, Keren Happuch.
- KJV And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch.
- BSB He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.
- NKJV And he called the name of the first Jemimah, the name of the second Keziah, and the name of the third Keren-Happuch.
- NASB He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch.
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Quick answer
Job names his three daughters Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren Happuch. The naming highlights their honored place in his restored household.
Overview
Job's daughters are named, an unusual emphasis that draws attention to their beauty and worth, while his sons go unnamed here. The names, evoking dove-like grace, fragrant spice, and a horn of cosmetic, suggest beauty and abundance. This loving detail reflects the joy and dignity of Job's restored family under God's renewed blessing.
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