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Ἠσαῦ

ĒsauEsauHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentName of a man3 occurrences2 books3 verses
This is the name of Esau: Isaac's firstborn son; sold birthright to Jacob; became Edom.

Definition

Ἠσαῦ, ὁ

indecl. (Heb. עֵשָׂו, Genesis 25:25),

Esau: Romans 9:13 (LXX) Hebrews 11:20; 12:16.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as Ἠσαῦ:

Glossary entries

Edom, Edomites Esau

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

3 total
  1. Romans 9:13Ἠσαῦ · Esau
    So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
  2. Hebrews 11:20Ἠσαῦ · Esau
    By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning the future.
  3. Hebrews 12:16Ἠσαῦ · Esau
    See to it that no one is sexually immoral, or is godless like Esau, who for a single meal sold his birthright.