Keturah
Keturah in the Bible — Abraham's second wife after Sarah died (GEN 25:1). Referenced in 8 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that makes the incense to fume”
Profile
- Gender
- female
- Scripture References
- 8 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 7 connections
Biography
A woman who became Abraham's wife after Sarah's death. She bore Abraham six sons: Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. Abraham gave gifts to these sons but sent them away from Isaac to the east country, ensuring Isaac would be his sole heir of the covenant promise.
Significance
Keturah's sons became the ancestors of various Arabian tribes, including the Midianites, demonstrating the fulfillment of God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations beyond the covenant line through Isaac.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- קְטוּרָֽה
- Transliteration
- qəturah
- Meaning
- incense, scented one
- Greek
- Χεττουρα
- Reference
- GEN 25:1
- Strong's
- H6989
Family & Relationships (7)
wife
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Keturah in the Bible?
Keturah is described in the Bible as Abraham's second wife after Sarah died (GEN 25:1).
What does the name Keturah mean?
The name Keturah means “that makes the incense to fume” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.