קְצִיעָה (qe.tsi.ah)
qe.tsi.ah
Keziah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name qetsiʿah means cassia, a fragrant spice related to cinnamon. In the Bible it appears only once, as the second daughter born to Job after he endured his suffering (Job 42:14). Her sisters are named Jemimah and Keren-happuch, each name reflecting something precious or beautiful.
By naming his daughters after valuable items, Job signals a restoration of blessing. Cassia was used in sacred anointing oils, suggesting that these children carry a sense of holiness and renewal. The name points to the idea that God’s favor can bring forth new life and beauty even after deep loss.
This single mention highlights how names in Scripture often carry meaning beyond identity. Job’s daughters are not just individuals but symbols of hope and restoration, showing that God’s faithfulness can lead to a future filled with grace and fragrance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Keziah means cassia, a fragrant spice used in sacred anointing oils. In Scripture, this word appears only once, marking the second daughter born to Job after his long season of suffering. By choosing names that reflect precious things like spices and beauty, Job signals that his life has moved from loss into restoration.
For you, this single mention reminds us that God can bring new life and beauty even after deep pain. The fragrance of cassia suggests a holiness and renewal that follows trials. It is a quiet witness to the idea that God’s faithfulness often leads to a future filled with grace.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Keziah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- קְצִיעָ֑ה1×
Key Verses
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Job 42:14
He called the name of the first, Jemimah; and the name of the second, Keziah; and the name of the third, Keren Happuch.
This verse records Job naming his second daughter Keziah, symbolizing the restoration of blessing after his suffering.