"The first daughter he named Jemimah."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Jemimah Meaning in the Bible
Jemimah
girl
Jemimah means "Dove", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Jemimah appears in the King James Bible, and Job 42:14 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents the beauty and peace that God restores after seasons of suffering.
Is Jemimah in the Bible?
Yes — Jemimah appears in the King James Bible, including Job 42:14.
Pronunciation:/jeh-MY-mah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningDove
What does Jemimah mean?
Jemimah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "Dove". The first of Job's three beautiful daughters born after his restoration, symbolizing peace after suffering.
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What does Jemimah mean in the Bible?
Jemimah means "Dove" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The first of Job's three beautiful daughters born after his restoration, symbolizing peace after suffering.
Where does Jemimah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Jemimah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Job 42:14. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Jemimah?
Jemimah has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Jemimah?
Jemimah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jemimah?
Represents the beauty and peace that God restores after seasons of suffering.
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Jemimah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Jemimah appears in the King James Bible, including Job 42:14.
Jemimah means "Dove." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Job 42:14, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Jemimah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Dove." It appears in the King James Bible, including Job 42:14.
Common questions about the name Jemimah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jemimah?
You can read every verse where Jemimah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.