Meaning
Esau is a Hebrew proper name associated with “hairy.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Esau was the elder twin brother of Jacob and the son of Isaac and Rebekah.
He was a skilful hunter and was also called Edom.
Esau became the father of the Edomites, whose descendants are listed in Genesis 36.
Key References
- Genesis 25:21-34
- Genesis 27
- Genesis 32:3-23
- Genesis 33:1-16
- Genesis 36
- Hebrews 12:16-17
Related Terms
- Isaac
- Rebekah
- Jacob
- Edom