Esau [a] is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis [3] and by the prophets Obadiah [4] and Malachi. [5] The story of Esau and Jacob reflects the historical relationship between Israel and Edom, aiming to explain why Israel, despite being a younger kingdom, dominated Edom. [6]

Esau was Jacob’s antithesis even while still in their mother’s womb. Experiencing a difficult pregnancy, Rebecca consulted Shem son of Noah , who conveyed to her the word of G‑d: Two nations are in your womb, and two kingdoms will separate from your stomach.

Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of his family relationships and descendants. His marriages and offspring are detailed in the Book of Genesis, providing insight into the lineage and tribal affiliations that emerged from him.

Esau, the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, is a significant figure in biblical history, primarily known for his role as the progenitor of the Edomites. His descendants are detailed in several passages of the Old Testament, providing insight into the fulfillment of …

Esau (`SU, hairy), the eldest son of Isaac and Rebecca, the twin-brother of Jacob. The struggle of the two brothers, when still within Rebecca’s womb, was prophetic of the lifelong opposition, deepening at times into hatred, which marked the relations …

These are the names of Esau’s sons: Eliphaz son of Esau’s wife Adah, and Reuel son of Esau’s wife Basemath. Holman Christian Standard Bible American Standard Version

Esau, in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) book of Genesis (25:19–34; 27; 28:6–9; 32:3–21; 33:1–16; and 36), a son of Isaac and Rebekah, the elder twin brother of Jacob, and in Hebrew tradition the ancestor of the Edomites. At birth Esau was red and hairy, and he became a wandering hunter, while Jacob was a shepherd.

ESAU (Heb. עֵשָׂו; meaning uncertain; see below), the firstborn son of *Isaac and *Rebekah, the twin brother of *Jacob (Gen. 25:24–26). Esau is also called Edom (25:30) and is the ancestor of the Edomites (Gen. 36; Mal. 1:2–3; see *Edom). The Bible does not describe Esau at great length; but he is featured as a hairy man, "a skillful ...

5 天之前 · The plan was that Jacob would take the food to their father and pretend as though he were his older son Esau. After Isaac eats the food, he will give Jacob the blessings of Esau. Rebekah’s plan sounded good to Jacob, but there was a problem: Esau was a hairy man while he had smooth skin. Jacob raised this concern to his mother, and she asked ...

Esau was a hunter, who sold his birthright as the older son to his younger brother for food. Esau was Isaac’s favorite son and a hunter of game. Born 2005BC, died after his twin brother Jacob, who died in 1858BC.