Job's third daughter born after his restoration
Keren-happuch
Named in 1 verse of Job, first in Job 42:14.
קֶרֶן הַפּוּךְKeren-happuch
The name means “the horn or child of beauty.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Job
About Keren-happuch Written by AI
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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Horn of the face-paint = cosmetic-box, the name of Job’s third daughter (Job. 42:14), born after prosperity had returned to him.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names her
- Job 42:14
He named his first daughter Jemimah, his second Keziah, and his third Keren-happuch.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.