Berean Strong's Lexicon Esau: Esau Original Word: Ἠσαῦ Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, corresponding to the Hebrew name עֵשָׂו (Esav). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H6215 (עֵשָׂו, Esav) Usage: Esau is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the twin brother of Jacob. Esau is known for selling his birthright to Jacob for a meal and is often associated with the nation of Edom, which descended from him. In the New Testament, Esau is mentioned in the context of his actions and their spiritual implications, particularly in relation to the themes of inheritance and repentance. Cultural and Historical Background: Esau is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the Book of Genesis. As the firstborn son of Isaac, Esau was entitled to the birthright, which included leadership of the family and a double portion of the inheritance. However, he famously sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of lentil stew, demonstrating a lack of regard for his spiritual heritage. Esau's descendants, the Edomites, often had contentious relations with the Israelites. In Jewish tradition, Esau is sometimes seen as a symbol of worldly desires and impulsiveness. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2269: ἨσαῦἨσαῦ (Ἠσαῦ Romans 9:13 Rst Tr; Hebrews 12:16 Rst; Hebrews 11:20 Relz), ὁ (עֵשָׂו i. e. hairy (Genesis 25:25; Josephus, Antiquities 1, 18, 1)), indeclinable, Esau, the firstborn son of Isaac: Romans 9:13; Hebrews 11:20; Hebrews 12:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Esau. Of Hebrew origin (Esav); Esau, an Edomite -- Esau. see HEBREW Esav Forms and Transliterations Ησαυ Ἠσαῦ esau esaû Ēsau ĒsaûLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 9:13 NGRK: τὸν δὲ Ἠσαῦ ἐμίσησα NAS: JACOB I LOVED, BUT ESAU I HATED. KJV: have I loved, but Esau have I hated. INT: but Esau I hated Hebrews 11:20 N Hebrews 12:16 N |
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