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Keziah
Keziah
קְצִיעָה qe.tsi.ah
Keziah (Hebrew: קְצִיעָה, qe.tsi.ah) is a biblical name; its Hebrew etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at Job 42:14. In 2025 it was given to 378 children in the United States, ranking 766. Use is rising. Around 5,086 Americans have been given it since 1880. Appears in the same passages as Bildad.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Keziah
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 378 | Rising |
| All-time total | 5,086 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 378 in 2025 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +157% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | TX | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Job 42:14 |
Names connected to this one
- Jemimah co-occurrence Appears with Jemimah in Job 42.
- Keren-happuch co-occurrence Appears with Keren-happuch in Job 42.
- Zophar co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Zophar.
- Bildad co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Bildad.
- Eliphaz co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Eliphaz.
- Teman co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Teman.
- Job co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Job.
- Isaiah root Shares the element -yah, “Yahweh”.
Origin & meaning
A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, only mentioned at Job.42.14;
daughter of: Job (H0347);
sister of: Jemimah (H3224), Keren-happuch (H7163)
§ Kezia = "cassia"
the 2nd of the daughters born to Job after his trial
Keziah was the name of Job's second daughter, born to him after God restored his fortunes.
The biblical story
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.
Key verses
Keziah appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Keren–happuch.
Job 42:14
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Job (1)
- Job 42:14