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Job 42:14

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Kerenhappuch.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He named his first daughter Jemima, his second daughter Kezia, and his third daughter Keren-Happuch.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse tells us the names Job gave to his three daughters after God restored his family and fortune.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, this verse appears at the end of the story, where Job, a righteous man from the land of Uz, has endured severe trials as a test of his faith and integrity. After God intervenes and restores Job's wealth, health, and family, he is blessed with new children, including three daughters whose names are mentioned here. These names, Jemima, Kezia, and Kerenhappuch, likely carry meanings related to beauty and adornment, reflecting the theme of divine restoration in the ancient Near Eastern context.

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