Kezia
“Cassia (a fragrant spice)”
Summary
The second of Job's three daughters born to him after God restored his prosperity, her name meaning 'cassia,' a fragrant spice.
☩Daughter of Job
Kezia was the second of three daughters born to Job after God restored his fortunes following his time of suffering. Her sisters were named Jemima (the eldest) and Keren-happuch (the youngest). Scripture notes that in all the land there were no women found so beautiful as Job's daughters, and that their father gave them an inheritance among their brothers—an unusual provision in ancient Israel that demonstrated Job's exceptional prosperity. Her name, meaning "cassia," refers to a fragrant spice similar to cinnamon that was used in perfumes and the sacred anointing oil. The naming of all three daughters with words evoking beauty and fragrance may reflect Job's renewed joy and gratitude for God's restoration.
Related Verses1 mention
Job· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Kezia," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Keziah," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
- 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Kezia," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).
- 4.Andrew Robert Fausset, "Kezia," in The Englishman's Critical and Expository Bible Cyclopædia (Hodder & Stoughton, 1878).