קֶרֶן הַפּוּךְ (qe.ren hap.pukh)
qe.ren hap.pukh
Keren-happuch
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Qeren-happuch, meaning “horn of antimony,” identifies the third daughter of Job in the book’s final chapter (Job 42:14). Antimony was a mineral used in ancient cosmetics to darken eyelids, so the name evokes beauty and adornment. This stands in contrast to her sisters’ names, Jemimah (“dove”) and Keziah (“cassia”), which reference nature and fragrance.
Lexical sources note that this is the only occurrence of the name in Scripture, appearing solely as part of Job’s restored family line after his trials. The specific imagery of eye makeup suggests a focus on outward appearance or perhaps the restoration of dignity and joy. While the text does not elaborate on her character, the name itself provides a vivid, concrete detail about the world of the patriarchs.
Translators typically retain the transliterated form “Qeren-happuch” rather than translating the meaning directly. This preserves the unique cultural flavor of the original Hebrew while allowing readers to discover the etymological significance—that beauty was remembered even in the narrative of suffering and restoration.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Qeren-happuch appears only once in Scripture, marking the third daughter of Job after his long season of suffering. It means “horn of antimony,” a reference to the mineral powder used in ancient times to darken the eyelids for beauty. This detail grounds the story of restoration in tangible, human reality.
While her sisters bear names linked to doves and fragrant spices, this name points to adornment and dignity. It suggests that even after profound loss, life returns with its full spectrum of experience—joy, care, and the simple act of restoring one’s appearance. The text does not dwell on her personality, but the name itself stands as a quiet witness to the return of normalcy.
This single word reminds us that restoration is not just about material wealth or health. It includes the return of cultural practices and personal identity. In a world that often values only what is visible and immediate, this name affirms that beauty and dignity are part of God’s good design for human life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Keren-1×
- Happuch1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- קֶ֥רֶן1×
- הַפּֽוּךְ\׃1×
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 lists the names of Job's daughters, with Qeren-happuch representing the third and final addition to his restored family line.