Keren-happuch קֶרֶן הַפּוּךְ
Job's third daughter born after his restoration
Who is Keren-happuch in the Bible?
Keren-happuch was Job's third daughter, born to him after God restored his wealth and health following his period of suffering (Job 42:14). Her name means "horn of antimony," referring to a cosmetic used to beautify the eyes in ancient times. She was among the three daughters born during Job's restoration, and the Bible notes that all of Job's daughters were exceptionally beautiful and received an inheritance alongside their brothers, which was remarkable for the ancient Near Eastern culture (Job 42:15). Keren-happuch represents the completeness of Job's restoration, symbolizing not only material recovery but also the blessing of a restored family after his trials.
He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.
Biography
Keren-happuch is mentioned in Job.42.14 as the name of Job's third daughter, born to him after God restored his fortunes. The name Keren-happuch means "horn of antimony," which was a cosmetic used for beautifying the eyes.
The context of Keren-happuch's mention is the conclusion of the Book of Job, where God blessed Job abundantly after his period of suffering and testing. Job's restoration included not only material wealth but also a new family. He had seven sons and three daughters, and Keren-happuch was the youngest of the daughters.
The Bible notes that Job's daughters were the most beautiful in all the land, and he gave them an inheritance along with their brothers (Job.42.15). This was unusual in ancient Near Eastern culture and demonstrates Job's love and respect for his daughters.
The mention of Keren-happuch and her sisters highlights the completeness of Job's restoration and the blessing of family in his life after enduring great trials. It also emphasizes the value and dignity given to women in this narrative.
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In Scripture
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- Job 42:14
"He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | קֶרֶן הַפּוּךְ |
Keren-happuch
ation from affliction. Antimony, producing a brilliant black, was used among the Orientals for coloring the edges of the eyelids, making the eyes large and lustrousú Hence, the suggestiveness of this name of an article of the ladies' toilet, a little horn or receptacle for the eye-paint.
(1) A city of Moab, named with Beth-meon and Bozrah (Jer 48:24,41). Here was a sanctuary of Chemosh, to whic