Lexical Summary qeren hap-puwk: Horn of antimony Original Word: קֶרֶן הַפוּךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Keren-happuch From qeren and puwk; horn of cosmetic; Keren-hap-Puk, one of Job's daughters -- Keren-happuch. see HEBREW qeren see HEBREW puwk Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶרֶן הַמּוּךְ proper name, feminine (horn of antimony, i.e. beautifier, see מּוּח); — Job's third daughter Job 42:14. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence and Context Job 42:14 records that, after his restoration, “Job named his third daughter Keren-happuch”. She is listed alongside her sisters Jemimah and Keziah, and Scripture highlights that “no women in all the land were found so beautiful as Job’s daughters; and their father granted them an inheritance among their brothers” (Job 42:15). Keren-happuch therefore belongs to a select group of named daughters in the Old Testament, appearing in the climactic section of Job where the LORD restores and surpasses what had been lost. Etymological and Cultural Background The compound name combines a common term for “horn” with a noun associated with cosmetic mineral powders used for eye adornment in the ancient Near East. Such powders were stored in small, horn-shaped containers, an everyday item symbolizing beauty, refinement, and prosperity. Naming a daughter “Keren-happuch” thus evokes both aesthetic grace and the wealth required to provide luxuries—fitting imagery for Job’s renewed fortunes. Theological Significance within the Book of Job 1. Restoration and Grace: Job’s daughters, introduced only after the LORD’s direct intervention (Job 42:7–10), embody the completeness of divine restoration. Keren-happuch’s name, with its overtones of abundance and attractiveness, underscores that the LORD “blessed the latter part of Job’s life more than the former” (Job 42:12). Historical References and Traditions Jewish tradition occasionally links Job’s three daughters to the three theological virtues of faith, hope, and love, or to song, harp, and dance, though Scripture itself remains silent on such applications. Post-biblical writings sometimes list them among women noted for exceptional virtue and courage, emphasizing Job’s counter-cultural inheritance decision as an example of righteousness. Intertextual Considerations • The giving of a cosmetically themed name parallels references to royal daughters whose grooming reflects covenant blessing (Psalm 45:13–15). Applications for Faith and Ministry • Assurance of Restoration: Keren-happuch’s appearance encourages believers that the LORD who “is full of compassion and mercy” (James 5:11) restores life’s broken places beyond previous measure. Summary Keren-happuch stands as a singular Old Testament testament to divine restitution, feminine dignity, and the beauty that follows suffering. Her name, the final jewel in Job’s restored family, calls the faithful to trust the LORD who turns mourning into dancing and bestows a radiant inheritance on all His children. Forms and Transliterations הַפּֽוּךְ׃ הפוך׃ hap·pūḵ hapPuch happūḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 42:14 HEB: הַשְּׁלִישִׁ֖ית קֶ֥רֶן הַפּֽוּךְ׃ NAS: Keziah, and the third Keren-happuch. KJV: of the third, Kerenhappuch. INT: and the name and the third Keren-happuch 1 Occurrence |
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