The narrative continues: 'And he called the name of the first, Jemima; and the name of the second, Kezia; and the name of the third, Keren-happuch.' The three daughters are named. The names have significance: Jemima suggests 'dove,' Kezia refers to a spice (cinnamon), and Keren-happuch suggests 'horn of eye-paint' or horn of blessing. The specific naming of the daughters (contrasting with the sons, who are unnamed) suggests their importance and perhaps their beauty (suggested by the reference to cosmetics). The verse establishes that the daughters born to Job after his affliction are themselves blessed and significant. The specific naming gives them individuality and dignity.

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