Lexical Summary Yemimah: Jemimah Original Word: יִמִימָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jemimah Perhaps from the same as yowm; properly, warm, i.e. Affectionate; hence, dove (compare yownah); Jemimah, one of Job's daughters -- Jemimah. see HEBREW yowm see HEBREW yownah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a daughter of Job NASB Translation Jemimah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְמִימָה proper name, feminine (compare perhaps Arabic  dove, noun of individual meaning of  Frey) — daughter of Job Job 42:14. Topical Lexicon Biblical Setting Yemimah is the eldest of the three daughters born to Job after his restoration: “He named the first Jemimah, the second Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch” (Job 42:14). Her appearance marks the turning point from Job’s season of affliction to a season of divine favor, prosperity, and renewed family blessing. Name Meaning and Symbolism The name Yemimah sounds like the Hebrew word for “dove.” In Scripture the dove often symbolizes peace (Genesis 8:11), purity (Song of Solomon 5:2), and the gentle presence of the Spirit (Matthew 3:16). Job’s bestowal of this name at the climax of his trials underscores the peace God grants after suffering and foreshadows the Spirit’s comfort following hardship. Theological Themes 1. Restoration and Abundance: Yemimah’s birth testifies that God is “able to do far more abundantly” (Ephesians 3:20) than His people can imagine, restoring not only material possessions but family joy. Historical and Cultural Context In patriarchal societies, daughters usually did not inherit property. Job’s deliberate inclusion of Yemimah in the inheritance signals a radical act of grace, reinforcing that divine blessing transcends cultural norms. The act serves as an Old Testament precedent for later prophetic visions in which sons and daughters alike receive the Spirit’s outpouring (Joel 2:28). Lessons for Ministry • Encourage hope in seasons of loss by pointing to God’s pattern of restoration exemplified in Yemimah’s birth. Connections within Scripture • Noah’s Dove — Both Noah’s dove and Yemimah herald a transition from judgment to renewal. Legacy and Applications Yemimah’s single biblical appearance quietly proclaims enduring truths: God sees, restores, and dignifies. Her name invites believers to rest in divine peace, extend honor to every member of Christ’s family, and anticipate the full restoration promised in the gospel. Forms and Transliterations יְמִימָ֔ה ימימה yə·mî·māh yemiMah yəmîmāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 42:14 HEB: שֵׁם־ הָֽאַחַת֙ יְמִימָ֔ה וְשֵׁ֥ם הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית NAS: the first Jemimah, and the second KJV: of the first, Jemima; and the name INT: the name the first Jemimah and the name and the second 1 Occurrence |
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