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Jemima

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Jemima was the eldest of Job’s three daughters born after his period of suffering. Her name means dove.

Definition

Jemima, whose name means “dove,” was the eldest of Job’s three daughters born after the restoration of his prosperity and the end of his time of trial.

Biblical Usage

Jemima is mentioned in the closing account of Job as one of the daughters born to him after his restoration.

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Easton's Bible Dictionary
Dove, the eldest of Job’s three daughters born after his time of trial (Job 42:14).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(dove), the eldest of the three daughters born to Job after the restoration of his prosperity. (Job 42:14)
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