Keziah קְצִיעָה
Job's second daughter born after his restoration
Who is Keziah in the Bible?
Keziah was the second daughter born to Job after God restored his fortunes and wealth, as recorded in Job 42:14. Her name means "cassia," referring to a fragrant and valuable spice, which reflects the blessing and beauty associated with her birth during Job's season of restoration. According to Scripture, Keziah and her sisters were noted as the most beautiful women in all the land, and Job gave them an inheritance alongside their brothers, an unusual and generous practice in ancient Near Eastern culture (Job 42:15). The mention of Keziah in the conclusion of Job's story symbolizes the completeness of God's restoration, demonstrating that Job's blessings extended beyond material wealth to include a renewed and cherished family.
He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.
Biography
Keziah is mentioned in Job.42.14 as the name of Job's second daughter, born to him after God restored his fortunes. The name Keziah means "cassia," which is a fragrant spice.
The context of Keziah'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 Keziah was the second 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 Keziah 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.
Family
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 | קְצִיעָה |