Tirzah
Pronounced TUR-zuh
- Meaning
- "Delight; Pleasing; She is my delight"
- Origin
- Hebrew
Tirzah means "delight" or "she is my delight" in Hebrew. She was one of the five daughters of Zelophehad who made legal history by successfully petitioning Moses for their father's inheritance — since he had died without sons. Their case (Numbers 27) resulted in a landmark ruling that changed Israel's inheritance law: daughters could inherit when there were no sons. God Himself affirmed their claim: "The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren." Tirzah was also the name of a beautiful Canaanite city that served as the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel before Samaria. In Song of Solomon 6:4, the beloved is compared to Tirzah: "Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah" — linking the name to supreme beauty. The name Tirzah appeals to parents who value both beauty and courage — a name that represents a woman who fought for justice and won.
Spiritual meaning
Tirzah — 'delight' — fought for what was rightfully hers and changed history. Her story teaches that godly boldness in pursuing justice delights the heart of God.
Related verses (KJV)
"The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren."
Numbers 27:7 (KJV) →"Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners."
Song of Solomon 6:4 (KJV) →