Bible Dictionary
KEZIAH
Keziah was the second daughter born to Job after God restored him from his affliction. Her name means “cassia,” referring to a fragrant plant.
Definition
Keziah was Job’s second daughter, born after God restored him from his affliction. Her name means “cassia” and became a feminine name associated with the fragrance of the flower.
Biblical Usage
Keziah is mentioned in Job 42:14 as one of the daughters born to Job after his restoration.
Historical Background
The name is connected with cassia, a fragrant plant.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ke-zi'-a (qetsi`ah, "cassia"; Kasia, Codex Alexandrinus, Kassia): The 2nd daughter of Job (Job 42:14), born after his restoration from affliction. The word "cassia" became a feminine name from the fragrance of the flower.</p>