Strong's Lexicon Esav: Esau Original Word: עֵשָׂו Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָשָׂה (asah), meaning "to do" or "to make," possibly referring to Esau's physical maturity at birth. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2269 Ἡσαῦ (Hēsau) - The Greek transliteration of Esau, used in the New Testament, notably in Hebrews 12:16-17, which reflects on Esau's decision to sell his birthright. Usage: Esau is a significant biblical figure known as the elder son of Isaac and Rebekah and the twin brother of Jacob. His name is often associated with his physical characteristics at birth, described as "red" and "hairy" (Genesis 25:25). Esau is a central character in the narrative of the patriarchs, particularly in the context of his relationship with Jacob, his brother, and the subsequent development of the Edomite nation. Cultural and Historical Background: Esau's account is set in the patriarchal period of the Old Testament, a time characterized by nomadic lifestyles and familial clans. As the firstborn, Esau was entitled to the birthright, a double portion of the inheritance and the leadership of the family. However, he famously sold his birthright to Jacob for a meal (Genesis 25:29-34), a decision that had lasting implications for his descendants, the Edomites, who often found themselves in conflict with the Israelites. Esau's marriage to Canaanite women (Genesis 26:34-35) also highlights the cultural tensions between the chosen line of Abraham and the surrounding peoples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom asah Definition oldest son of Isaac NASB Translation Esau (84), Esau's (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵשָׂו97 proper name, masculine Esau, Ησαυ; — Esau, elder son of Isaac Genesis 25:25,26 7t. 25, Genesis 26:34; Genesis 27:1 24t. Genesis 27:27, 28, Genesis 32:4 15t. Genesis 32:32, 33, 35, Joshua 24:4 (twice in verse); Malachi 1:2,3; 1 Chronicles 1:34; identification with אֱדוֺם Genesis 36:1,8,19, ancestor of Edomites Genesis 36:9; Genesis 36:43, compare 1 Chronicles 1:35; dwelling in Mt. Seir Genesis 36:8 (25 t. in all, Genesis 36) Deuteronomy 2:5; Joshua 24:4; בְּנֵי עֵשָׂו = Edomites Deuteronomy 2:4,8,12,22,29; עֵשָׂו = Edom Jeremiah 49:8; Obadiah 6, בֵּית עֵשָׂו Jeremiah 49:18; Jeremiah 49:18, הַר עֵשָׂו Jeremiah 49:18; Jeremiah 49:9; Jeremiah 49:19; Jeremiah 49:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Esau Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough (i.e. Sensibly felt); Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity -- Esau. see HEBREW asah Forms and Transliterations וְעֵשָֽׂו׃ וְעֵשָׂ֣ו ועשו ועשו׃ לְעֵשָׂ֑ו לְעֵשָׂ֔ו לְעֵשָׂ֖ו לְעֵשָׂ֗ו לְעֵשָׂ֜ו לְעֵשָׂ֥ו לעשו עֵשָֽׂו׃ עֵשָׂ֑ו עֵשָׂ֔ו עֵשָׂ֖ו עֵשָׂ֗ו עֵשָׂ֛ו עֵשָׂ֜ו עֵשָׂ֡ו עֵשָׂ֣ו עֵשָׂ֣ו ׀ עֵשָׂ֤ו עֵשָׂ֥ו עֵשָׂו֙ עשו עשו׃ ‘ê·śāw ‘êśāw eSav lə‘êśāw lə·‘ê·śāw leeSav veeSav wə‘êśāw wə·‘ê·śāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:25 HEB: וַיִּקְרְא֥וּ שְׁמ֖וֹ עֵשָֽׂו׃ NAS: garment; and they named him Esau. KJV: and they called his name Esau. INT: called his name Esau Genesis 25:26 Genesis 25:27 Genesis 25:28 Genesis 25:29 Genesis 25:30 Genesis 25:32 Genesis 25:34 Genesis 25:34 Genesis 26:34 Genesis 27:1 Genesis 27:5 Genesis 27:5 Genesis 27:6 Genesis 27:11 Genesis 27:15 Genesis 27:19 Genesis 27:21 Genesis 27:22 Genesis 27:23 Genesis 27:24 Genesis 27:30 Genesis 27:32 Genesis 27:34 Genesis 27:37 97 Occurrences |
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