Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Esau
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| Meaning | Hairy, rough. | ||
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The Biblical baby name Esau is Hebrew in origin and it's meaning is hairy or rough.
Esau is pronounced ay-sawv'. Esau was the elder of the twin sons of Isaac and Rebecca, and grandson of Abraham and Sarah. He sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a meal of red lentil pottage. Because of this, Esau is also called Edom, meaning red. Esau had three wives Judith, Bashemath and Mahalath. His descendants founded the Edomite tribes. Biblical reference for baby name Esau: Genesis 25:22, 23, 25, 26; 26:34, 35; 27:4, 34, 38; 28:8, 9; 30:31; Hebrews 12:16,17; Strong's concordance H6215 |
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