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Esau

GenesisRomansHebrewsObadiah
When

c. 2006–1886 BC· In the text

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Name meaning

uncertain — traditionally linked to "hairy" · Hebrew

"All over like an hairy garment" (Genesis 25:25).

About

Firstborn twin son of Isaac and Rebekah, a skilled hunter. He sold his birthright to Jacob for a pot of stew, and later was tricked out of his father's blessing. He became the father of the Edomites. Despite a turbulent history with Jacob, the brothers later reconciled.

Relationships
FatherIsaacFather
MotherRebekahMother
BrotherJacobTwin brother
Key Scripture AppearancesKJV
Genesis 25:25
And the first came out red, all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.Genesis 25:25, KJV
Genesis 25:34
Then Jacob gave Esau bread and pottage of lentiles; and he did eat and drink, and rose up, and went his way: thus Esau despised his birthright.Genesis 25:34, KJV
Genesis 27:1
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold, here am I.Genesis 27:1, KJV
Genesis 33:4
And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.Genesis 33:4, KJV
Romans 9:13
As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.Romans 9:13, KJV

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